Wi-Fi
Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi network administrator for more information.
- Open networks are indicated by
next to the Wi-Fi network name.
- Secured networks are indicated by
next to the Wi-Fi network name.
Some Wi-Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks. |
To turn Wi-Fi on or off
- From your Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap the slider to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi is enabled. |
To connect to a Wi-Fi network
- From your Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap the slider to turn on Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
- Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To search
for new available networks, tap |
To add a Wi-Fi network manually
- From your Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Scroll down and tap
at the end of the listed items.
- Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
- To select a security type, tap the Security field.
- If required, enter a password.
- To edit advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired.
- Tap SAVE.
Contact your Wi-Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password. |
Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength

There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception:
- Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point.
- Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
- Don’t cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration).
Wi-Fi settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi network is detected.
To enable or disable Wi-Fi network notifications
- Turn on Wi-Fi , if it is not already on.
- From your Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap
, then tap the Network notification slider.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi network
- From the Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap the Wi-Fi network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi sleep policy
- From the Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap
, then tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
- Select an option.
To find the MAC address for your device
- From the Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap
. The MAC address is displayed in the list.
WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.
- Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router.
- PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS button
- From the Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.
- Tap
, then tap Advanced > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS PIN
- From your Home screen, tap
.
- Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.
- Tap
> Advanced > WPS PIN Entry.
- On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.