Connect to a new open network, Connect to a new secure network, Connect to a previously used network – Palm Pre Plus User Manual
Page 129: Connect to a, Previously used network, Connect to a new, Secure network
Chapter 8 : Web and wireless connections
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Connect to a new open network
See
Are there different kinds of Wi-Fi networks?
for an explanation of open
networks.
Some locations, such as airports or coffee shops, provide an open network
but charge a fee to use it. After you connect your phone to the network, you
need to open the web browser and register with the Wi-Fi service provider
before you can check email or browse the web.
1
Wi-Fi
.
2
Make sure Wi-Fi is on (see
3
Do one of the following:
•
If the network you want is displayed: Tap the network name.
•
If the network you want is not displayed: Tap
Join network
and
enter the network name. Make sure Open is displayed in the
Security field, then tap
Connect
.
Connect to a new secure network
See
Are there different kinds of Wi-Fi networks?
for an explanation of secure
networks.
1
Wi-Fi
.
2
Make sure Wi-Fi is on (see
3
Do one of the following:
•
If the network you want is displayed: Tap the network name, enter
your
Username
and/or
Password
, and tap
Sign In
. You’re done.
•
If the network you want is not displayed: Tap
Join network
and
enter the network name. Follow steps 4 to 7.
4
Tap the
Security
field, and then tap the network type:
Open
,
WPA-personal
,
WEP
, or
Enterprise
.
5
Tap
Connect
.
6
A series of different screens appears depending on the network type.
Enter or select the following if you are prompted to do so:
Username
and/or
Password
, and
Certificate
.
7
Tap
Sign In
.
Connect to a previously used network
•
If Wi-Fi is turned off: Turn on Wi-Fi (see
). Your
phone automatically attempts to connect to a previously used network,
starting with the most recently used network.
•
If Wi-Fi is turned on but you are not connected to a network: Your phone
automatically attempts to connect to a previously used network, starting
with the most recently used network.
TIP
You can also open Wi-Fi by opening the
, tapping
Wi-Fi
,
and tapping
Wi-Fi Preferences
.