Connect to a Wi-Fi network
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your BlackBerry device saves the network information. The next
time you're within range of the saved Wi-Fi network, if Wi-Fi is turned on, your device connects
automatically.
Settings
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1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap Settings > Networks and Connections > Wi-Fi.
3. If the Wi-Fi switch is off, turn it on.
4. Tap a network.
• If the screen requesting a password appears, enter the password for the Wi-Fi network. Tap
Connect.
• If you have access to the Wi-Fi router and you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, tap the screen
above the keyboard to dismiss the keyboard. Tap
. Complete the instructions on the device
screen.
5. Tap Connect.
Tip: The next time you want to connect to a saved Wi-Fi network, if the network is within range of your
device, on the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap .
Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network
If you want to connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network, or you're having trouble automatically connecting, you
can connect manually.
1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap Settings > Networks and Connections > Wi-Fi > .
3. In the SSID field, enter the name of the network.
4. Select the network's security type and specify any additional information. For what information you
should specify, you can speak to your administrator or the person who manages the Wi-Fi network.
5. Tap Connect.