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Your T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatible phone can use a wireless local area network (WLAN), also called Wi-Fi, by using call over local access (UMA) technology to reach the GSM network. This technology allows a seamless handoff of mobile voice and data from a wide area cellular network to a WLAN, always using the network with the best signal strength. This makes it possible to connect at a high speed to the Internet from virtually anywhere.
NOTE: Some places, like France, have restrictions on the use of wireless LAN. Check with your local authorities for more information.
Introducing your T-Mobile Wi-Fi capable phone ›
Connecting to Wi-Fi for the first time ›
Using Wi-Fi ›
Setting up your phone to connect to Wi-Fi ›

Introducing your T-Mobile Wi-Fi capable phone

Your T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatible phone is capable of the following:
Connecting to Wi-Fi at home ›
Connecting to Wi-Fi while you’re on the go (hotspots) ›
Connecting to GSM ›
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Connecting to Wi-Fi at home

Connect to T-Mobile through Wi-Fi if you have a wireless router set up in your home. See the Get Started Poster (provided with your phone) and the User Guide for your wireless router for more information.
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Connecting to Wi-Fi while you’re on the go (hotspots)

Connect to public Wi-Fi networks at HotSpot locations, such as a T-Mobile HotSpot. Wireless broadband provides Internet access in convenient locations, such as airports, coffeehouses, libraries, and many others.
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Connecting to GSM

Connects to the GSM network when Wi-Fi is not available or if you are not interested in connecting to Wi-Fi.

Here’s how it works:

Rather than using GSM radio as your phone normally would to connect your phone to cellular towers, your T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatible phone uses Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology that lets you use a wireless broadband Internet connection (Wi-Fi) for your mobile phone services. This includes voice calls, mobile browsing, e-mail, picture messaging, text messaging, and basically any mobile service for which your phone uses a network connection.
UMA technology offers fast, reliable, and affordable connectivity for your life using your mobile phone for virtually all of your communications. UMA connects your mobile phone to your GSM/GPRS services through WLAN (802.11) and allows you to handle calls, send and receive messages, and check your e-mail. This technology allows you to use your mobile phone in all of the ways you normally do. The only difference with using UMA technology is that you are connecting through a wireless broadband Internet connection (Wi-Fi).

What is Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, is a term that is used generically to refer to any product or service using any type of 802.11 technology. Wi-Fi networks operate in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, with an 11 Mbps (802.11b) or 54 Mbps (802.11a) data rate, respectively.
Wi-Fi enabled devices (laptops and PDAs as well as UMA phones) can send and receive data wirelessly from any location equipped with Wi-Fi access. This is accomplished using wireless routers, installed within a Wi-Fi location. A wireless router transmits an RF signal to Wi-Fi enabled devices that are within range of the router. Depending on the particular router, its range is usually about 300 feet. The speed of the transmission is governed by the speed of the pipeline fed into the wireless router.

What this means to you:

When you're not in range of a Wi-Fi connection, your normal cellular network takes over and keeps you connected. Your phone switches automatically from Wi-Fi to cellular whenever it’s necessary to maintain your connection, whether your phone is in idle mode or in the middle of an active call. The switching process is virtually unnoticeable.
IMPORTANT: The 911 Emergency Service for your Wi-Fi compatible phone is somewhat more limited than a traditional wireless or wireline 911 service (for example, the service will not function during electrical power or broadband outages). Before using this service, you MUST provide us with the primary street address where you will use it, and you must furnish us with any address changes. See T-Mobile's Terms and Conditions for other limitations and information.
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Connecting to Wi-Fi for the first time

IMPORTANT: You must set up your wireless router first before using your phone to connect to Wi-Fi. For T-Mobile routers, run the CD that comes with the router and follow its instructions. If you have a different router, follow its installation procedures and confirm the router is set up properly.
To connect to Wi-Fi for the first time, perform the following steps:
1. Press and hold the End key to power on your phone.
NOTE: Your phone will show a tutorial prompt.
2. Select Yes to run the brief tutorial.
3. At the end of the tutorial, your phone will detect a Wi-Fi network and attempt to connect to it. If your router requires a security key, it will prompt you to type it. For T-Mobile routers, select Get Security Key, which automatically provides security keys for T-Mobile routers.
4. Save the network when prompted.
NOTE: After the network is saved to your Saved Networks list, you will automatically connect to that network each time you are within range.
5. You have connected to your first Wi-Fi network and can begin making calls using Wi-Fi or your regular T-Mobile GSM network.
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Using Wi-Fi

Once set up for Wi-Fi connectivity, your phone will automatically use Wi-Fi, when available, for all your mobile phone services. You can simply use your phone in a normal manner; there is nothing special you need to do. Your phone will switch automatically between Wi-Fi and cellular whenever it’s necessary to maintain your connection, whether your phone is idle or on an active call. When connected to Wi-Fi, the signal bars will change and the wireless network name will display in the upper left of the main screen as shown in Figure 1.
Image of the Wi-Fi Main screen on your phone
Figure 1: Wi-Fi Main screen
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Setting up your phone to connect to Wi-Fi

Available Networks ›
Saved Networks ›
Quick Connection ›
Wi-Fi Radio ›
Get Security Key ›
Add to Saved Networks ›

Available Networks

The list of available networks displays all the available Wi-Fi networks to which you can connect. The networks are listed in the order of their signal strength, from the strongest signal to the weakest.
  • Indicates that a network is connected.
  • Indicates that a network has been saved to your Saved Networks list, see the next section for details.
  • Indicates that a network is protected with a security key, go to Get Security Key for more information.
NOTE: Set up your wireless router first. For T-Mobile routers, run the CD that comes with the router and follow its instructions. If you have a different router, follow its installation procedures and confirm the router is set up properly.
Connecting to Wi-Fi from the Available Networks list ›
Available Networks Options ›

Connecting to Wi-Fi from the Available Networks list

To connect to Wi-Fi from the Available Networks list, perform the following steps:
1. From the main screen, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to Settings, and then press the Select key to access the menu.
3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select key.
4. Highlight the Available Networks option and press the Select key.
5. The phone searches for all available networks and then displays a list of available networks, similar to that shown in Figure 1.
Image of the Available Networks list
Figure 1: Available Networks list
6. Highlight the network to which you want to connect and press the Connect soft key.
7. When prompted, press the Yes soft key to save the network to your Saved Networks list.
8. Create a profile name for your network and press the OK soft key.
NOTE: After the network is saved to your Saved Networks list, you will automatically connect to that network each time you are within range.
9. On the Available Networks list, a checkmark icon indicates a network to which you are currently connected, a star icon indicates that a network is saved, and a key icon means the network is secured with an encryption key: key , signal-strength , star , checkmark .
NOTE: To return to the Wi-Fi menu, press the Back soft key from the Available Networks list.

Available Networks Options

From the Available Networks menu, press the Options soft key to use the following options:
  • Refresh: Refreshes the list of available networks to include any recent changes.
  • View Details: Displays the details for the currently highlighted Wi-Fi network.
  • Save: Saves the selected network to your Saved Networks List. (This option appears only if the network is not already saved.)
  • Hidden Networks: A network may be hidden and can only be found by searching for its service set identifier (SSID), which is a code attached to all packets on a wireless network to identify each packet as part of that network. All wireless devices attempting to communicate with each other must share the same SSID. When selecting this option, you are prompted for the network’s SSID.
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Saved Networks

The Saved Networks List displays all of the Wi-Fi networks you have saved on your phone. If you set up your phone for automatic connections, you will automatically be connected to a Wi-Fi network on your Saved Networks List each time you are within range of that network.
To connect to a specific saved network, perform the following steps:
1. From the main screen, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon, and then press the Select key to access the menu.
3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select key.
4. Highlight the Saved Networks option and press the Select key.
5. The phone displays your Saved Networks list.
6. Highlight the network to which you want to connect and press the Connect key. Your phone will connect to the Wi-Fi network if it is available.
7. On the Saved Networks list, a checkmark indicates a network to which you are currently connected.
NOTE: To return to the Wi-Fi menu, press the Back soft key from the Saved Networks list.

Saved Networks Options

In the Saved Networks menu, press the Options soft key to use the following options:
  • Conn. Setting: Lets you change the connection settings as follows:
    • Ask first: You will be prompted for confirmation before being connected to any Wi-Fi networks.
    • Automatic: You will always be connected automatically to Wi-Fi networks within range.
    • Manual: You are only connected to a Wi-Fi network if you manually connect to it.
    • Rename: Allows you to rename the selected network.
  • Forward Settings: Sends the highlighted network’s settings to another user. This option is not available for your T-Mobile designated Wi-Fi network profiles.
  • Edit Details: Allows you to edit the highlighted Wi-Fi network’s parameters. This option is not available for your T-Mobile-designated Wi-Fi network profiles.
  • Delete: Deletes the selected network from the Saved Networks List. This option is not available for your T-Mobile-designated Wi-Fi network profiles.
  • Add New Network: Adds a new network to your Saved Networks List. This option also allows you to manually add settings for the new network. The submenu items for the Add New menu are as follows:
    • From Available Networks: Allows you to add a new network from the list of Available Networks.
    • Create Manually: Allows you to manually type the new network’s settings.
  • Organize Priority: Lets you change the order of the Wi-Fi networks to which your phone will attempt to connect. Connections to networks with a higher priority are tried first.
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Quick Connection

Select the Quick Connection option from the Wi-Fi menu to scan for any available, preferred, or open Wi-Fi network and connect to the network with the best signal strength. This feature allows you to make a quick Wi-Fi connection in instances where you know you are within range of an open Wi-Fi network.
To use the Quick Connection feature, use one of the following options:
1. From the main screen, press the Options soft key.
2. Scroll to Quick Connect, and then press the Select key.
NOTE: Your phone connects to the strongest Wi-Fi network within range.

OR

1. From the main screen, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon, and then press the Select key to access the menu.
3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select key.
4. Highlight the Quick Connection option and press the Select key.
5. Your phone will connect to the strongest Wi-Fi network available.
NOTE: If the Quick Connection option is selected when your phone is in Sleep mode (Wi-Fi Radio OFF), the phone automatically switches to Active Mode (Wi-Fi Radio ON) before attempting to make the connection.
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Wi-Fi Radio

Select the Wi-Fi Radio option from the Wi-Fi menu to activate/deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. Your phone’s default state is Wi-Fi Radio On (Active Mode).
To activate/deactivate the Wi-Fi radio feature, perform the following steps:
1. From the main screen, press the Menu key to access Menu mode.
2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon, and then press the Select key to access the menu.
3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select key.
4. Highlight the Wi-Fi Radio option and press the Select key.
NOTE: If the Quick Connection option is selected when your phone is in Sleep mode (Wi-Fi OFF), the phone automatically switches to Active Mode (Wi-Fi ON) before attempting to make the connection.
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Get Security Key

Select the Get Security Key option from the Wi-Fi menu to acquire automatic security keys for a T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatible phone from a T-Mobile wireless router.
To use the Get Security Key feature, perform the following steps:
1. From the main screen, press the Menu key to access Menu mode.
2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon, and then press the Select key to access the menu.
3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select key.
4. Highlight the Get Security Key option and press the Select key.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to step through the process of acquiring security keys. This process involves pressing the secure button on the front of the router. You can identify the secure button by the security icon on, or adjacent to the button.
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Add to Saved Networks

Select the Add To Saved Networks option from the Wi-Fi menu to save a Wi-Fi network from the Available Networks list or to manually type the settings for a new Wi-Fi network.
From Available Networks ›
Enter Manually ›

From Available Networks

To add a new network to your saved networks list from your list of available networks, perform the following steps:
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu mode.
2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon, and then press the Select key to access the menu.
3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select key.
4. Highlight the Add To Saved Networks option and press the Select key.
5. Highlight the Avail. Networks option and press the Select key.
NOTE: The phone searches for available networks and displays a list of networks in signal-strength order.
6. Highlight the network you want and press the Save key.

Enter Manually

To manually add a new network to your Saved Networks list, perform the following steps:
1. From the main screen, press the Menu key to access Menu mode.
2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon, and then press the Select key to access the menu.
3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select key.
4. Highlight the Add New Network option and press the Select key.
5. Highlight the Enter Manually option and press the Select key.
6. Enter a profile name for the network.
7. Press the Down key to highlight the SSID option, and then type the new network’s Service Set Identifier (SSID).
NOTE: The SSID is the actual name of the wireless network, not the profile name you entered. The profile name is simply a name to help you keep track of which network is which. The SSID is a key piece of information needed to locate and connect to a wireless network.
8. Press the Down key to highlight the Security Type option and press the Select key. The following options are displayed:
  • NONE
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK
9. Choose the appropriate security type and press the Select key.
NOTE: The Security Type refers to the particular security protocol being used for a specific wireless network. WPA is the current security standard for wireless networks and is recommended by T-Mobile. WEP is an older, and less robust security standard, but it provides wider compatibility.
10. Press the Down key to highlight the Security Key option and press the Select key. Then type the security key (note that this field is case-sensitive) and press the Select soft key.
11. Press the Down key to highlight the Broadcast SSID option and press the Select key. Then select Yes or No to determine whether your router will broadcast its SSID. In general, the default setting for most routers is to broadcast the SSID.
12. Press the Down key to highlight the Wireless router handovers option and press the Select key. Select Yes or No to indicate whether you will connect to multiple Wi-Fi access points (AP) and would like your phone to switch automatically (while on a call) when leaving one Wi-Fi zone and entering another nearby Wi-Fi zone.
13. Press the Save key.

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