Add a wi-fi network – LG LS840 User Manual

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3. Slide the WI-FI switch

to the right to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available Wi-Fi

networks.

 A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured networks are indicated

by a lock icon.

 If the phone finds a network that you have connected to previously, it automatically

connects to it.

4. Tap a network to connect to it.

 If the network is open, it will be connected by tapping the network.

 If the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a password. (Ask your

network administrator for details.)

 When you're connected to a network, you can tap the network name in the Wi-Fi

settings screen for details about the speed, security, address, and related settings.

To receive notifications when open or secured networks are in range:

By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone
detects an open Wi-Fi network.

1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on.

2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Network notification and select "Open networks"

or "Any Wi-Fi networks". Select "Off" if you want to stop receiving notifications.

Add a Wi-Fi Network

You can add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not broadcast its name (SSID) or if you want to
add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of its range.

To add a secured network, you need to contact the network

‟s administrator to obtain the

password or other required security credentials.

1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on.

2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap ADD NETWORK.

3. Enter the Network SSID (name) of the network. If the network is secured, tap the

Security drop-down menu and tap the type of security used for the network.

4. Enter the required passwords and security credentials.

5. Tap Save.

The phone will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that you entered are saved, so
you are connected automatically the next time you come within range of this network.

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