Web and data, Wi-fi, Turn wi-fi on and connect to a wireless network – Samsung SPH-L900ZWASPR User Manual

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Web and Data

The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser.
Additional data-related features can be found in

Accounts and Messaging

,

Applications and

Entertainment

, and

Tools and Calendar

.

Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network
through a variety of connections, including:

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s
Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.”

The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including
infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.

Note: The Sprint Connections Optimizer allows your device to connect automatically to the
best available data network, including "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. To turn Sprint

Connections Optimizer on or off, press

and tap

> Settings > Connections > More

networks > Mobile networks > Connections optimizer and follow the prompts.

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network

By default, your phone’s Wi-Fi feature is turned on. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your phone able to
discover and connect to compatible in-range Wi-Fi networks (or WAPs - wireless access points).

Turn Wi-Fi on

1. Press

and then tap

> Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.

2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi On.

Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off on the Notifications panel. Drag the Notifications panel
down and tap Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On or Off.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

1. Press

and then tap

> Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.

2. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured) of detected Wi-Fi

networks are displayed.

 When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the

network.

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