HTC KII0160 - Manual (Page 135)

Getting Connected 135
8.2 Ways of Connecting to the Internet
Your phone’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet
or your corporate network at work through wireless and conventional
connections.
You can connect to the Internet by using one of the following:
• Wi-Fi
• GPRS or EDGE
• Dial-up
Note You can also add and set up the following connections:
• VPN: A VPN connection is used to access your corporate network by
using an existing Internet connection.
• Proxy: A Proxy connection is used to access the Internet using an
existing connection to your corporate or WAP network.
8.3 Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet.
To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless access point or
“hotspot”.
Note The availability and range of your phone’s Wi-Fi signal depends on the
number, infrastructure, and other objects through which the signal passes.
Connect to T-Mobile HotSpot
T-Mobile HotSpot gives you wireless access to the Internet over the
T-Mobile Wi-Fi network in convenient locations across the U.S., such as
airports, coffee shops, bookstores, universities, and more. It is great for
e-mail, Web browsing, and other high-bandwidth applications. Contact
T-Mobile to add T-Mobile HotSpot service to your data plan.
Your device can automatically log you into T-Mobile’s wireless network
whenever you visit a T-Mobile HotSpot.