Connecting to a wi‍-fi network via wps, Connecting to vpn – HTC One E8 User Manual

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network via WPS

If you're using a Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can connect HTC One (E8)
easily.

1. Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks.

See

Turning Wi-Fi on

on page 163.

2. Tap > WPS Push, and then press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router.

To use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN method, tap > WPS Pin Entry.

Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr)

You can set HTC One (E8) to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use.
This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider's web authentication every time you
connect to their Wi-Fi network. Just add your login credentials to the WISPr (Wireless Internet
Service Provider roaming) settings.

The access point of the Wi-Fi network needs to support the WISPr web portal. Consult the Wi-Fi
provider for details.

1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.

2. If Wi-Fi connection is off, tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn it on.

3. Tap

.

4. Tap > Advanced.

5. Under WISPr settings, select Auto login and then tap WISPr account settings > Add a new

account.

6. Enter the service provider name, your login name (the full domain name), and password.

7. Tap > Save

8. Connect to the public Wi-Fi network.

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If you have access to several public Wi-Fi networks, you can add up to five sets of login
credentials to the WISPr accounts list.

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In the WISPr accounts list, press and hold an account to remove or edit it.

Connecting to VPN

Add virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a local network,
such as your corporate or home network.

Before you can connect HTC One (E8) to your local network, you may be asked to:

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