Nokia X7-00

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Tip: You can add a WLAN widget 
 to the home screen. To quickly switch the WLAN
feature on or off, select the switch in the widget. To open the WLAN app, select 
in the widget. The WLAN feature needs to be switched on.
The WLAN app shows a list of available networks and helps you connect to a wireless
local area network (WLAN).
Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your WLAN connection.
Using encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Connect to a WLAN at home 
To help save data costs, connect to your home WLAN when you are at home and want
to browse the web on your phone.
1 To open the status menu, swipe down from the top of the screen. If WLAN is not
shown, select  .
2 Select 
WLAN
 and your home WLAN. If your home WLAN is secured, type in the
passcode. If your home WLAN is hidden, select 
Other (hidden network)
, then write
the network name (service set identifier, SSID).
Close the WLAN connection
Swipe down from the top of the screen, then select  .
Connect to a WLAN on the move 
Connecting to a WLAN is a handy way of accessing the internet when not at home.
Connect to public WLANs in public places, such as a library or internet café.
1 To open the status menu, swipe down from the top of the screen. If WLAN is not
shown, select  .
2 Select 
WLAN
 and the connection you want to use.
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