Checking The Wi-Fi Network Status; Connecting To A Wps Network; Connecting To Virtual Private Networks - Alcatel STREAK Guía De Usuario

Checking the Wi-Fi network status

You can check the Wi-Fi network by looking at the
Or tap the access point that the phone is currently connected to in the Wi-Fi
screen. You can then check the network status from the pop-up window.

Connecting to a WPS network

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy to add your
phone to the access points which supply WPS.
You can use one of the following methods to connect your phone to a
wireless network using WPS.
Method one: WPS button (Recommended)
1. From the home screen, tap
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the
3. Tap > Advanced > WPS Push Button.
4. Press the WPS push button on the phone, and then press the WPS button
on the wireless router and the access point will recognize your phone and
add it to the network.
Method two: PIN
1. From the home screen, tap
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the
3. Tap > Advanced > WPS Pin Entry.
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icon in the status bar.
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
position.
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
position.
4. The WPS PIN displays on the screen. Enter the PIN into the access point's
setup page.
After entering the PIN, your phone automatically finds the access point and
configures the connection.
Note: For detailed information about the WPS feature of access point, please
refer to its documentation.

Connecting to virtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside
a secured local network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations,
schools, and other institutions to let people access local network resources
when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless network.
Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be required to enter
your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect
to your VPN. You can get this information from your network administrator.
Adding a VPN
1. From the home screen, tap
2. Tap and fill in the information provided by your network administrator.
Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password before you
can use credential storage.
3. Tap SAVE.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen.
> Settings > More > VPN.
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