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network (MCN) technology and to activate cell info

reception.

Wi-Fi/WLAN connection

Your device can detect and connect to wireless local area

networks (WLAN). Using a WLAN, you can connect your

device to the internet and compatible devices that have

WLAN support.

About WLAN

Your device can detect and connect to wireless local area

networks (WLAN). Using a WLAN, you can connect your

device to the internet and compatible devices that support

WLAN.
To use a WLAN connection, you need the following:
• WLAN must be available in your location.
• Your device must be connected to the WLAN. Some

WLANs are protected, and you need an access key from

the service provider to connect to them.

• An internet access point created for WLAN. Use the

access point for applications that need to connect to the

internet.

A WLAN connection is established when you create a data

connection using a WLAN internet access point. The active

WLAN connection ends when you end the data connection.
You can use WLAN during a voice call or when packet data

is active. You can only be connected to one WLAN access

point device at a time, but several applications can use the

same internet access point.

Features that use WLAN, or that are allowed to run in the

background while using other features, increase the

demand on battery power and reduce the battery life.
Your device supports the following WLAN features:
• IEEE 802.11b/g standard
• Operation at 2.4 GHz
• Wired equivalent privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi protected access

(WPA/WPA2), and 802.1x authentication methods.

These functions can be used only if they are supported

by the network.

Important: Always enable one of the available

encryption methods to increase the security of your

wireless LAN connection. Using encryption reduces the risk

of unauthorized access to your data.
When the device is in the Offline profile, you can still use

a WLAN, if available. Remember to comply with any

applicable safety requirements when establishing and

using a WLAN connection.

Tip: To check the unique media access control (MAC)

address that identifies your device, enter

*#62209526# in the home screen.

Note: Using Wi-Fi may be restricted in some

countries. For example, in France, you are only allowed to

use Wi-Fi indoors. For more information, contact your local

authorities.

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