Learn how to use WiFi connection on your Huawei Ascend Mate. When you use your phone at home, you can connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot created from your router. Some public locations, such as airports and libraries, may also have Wi-Fi networks available for use.
Connecting to a WiFi network
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On the home screen, touch then the All tab.
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Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch Settings icon the Wi-Fi switch to turn on Wi-Fi.
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Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch Wi-Fi. Your phone then scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays them.
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Choose the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to and touch Connect. For an encrypted Wi-Fi network, enter the password when prompted.
Note: If Wi-Fi and mobile data are both enabled, your phone connects to the Wi- Fi network preferentially. When Wi-Fi becomes unavailable, your phone automatically switches to the mobile data connection.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the WPS
- The Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) lets you quickly connect to a Wi-Fi network. A safe connection is set up by pressing the WPS button or entering the PIN, instead of complex settings on the management software of Wi-Fi hotspots, such as wireless routers.
Note: To use the WPS function and set up a Wi-Fi connection between your phone and a Wi-Fi hotspot, make sure that the Wi-Fi hotspot also supports the WPS.
Using the WPS button
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On the home screen, touch Settings iconthen the All tab.
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Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch the Wi-Fi switch to turn on Wi-Fi.
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On the Wi-Fi network list, touch Refresh icon.
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On the Wi-Fi hotspot device, press the WPS button.
Using the WPS PIN
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On the home screen, touch then the All tab.
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Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch the Wi-Fi switch to turn on Wi-Fi.
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On the Wi-Fi network list, touch Menu icon.
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Touch Input WPS PIN. Your phone generates a PIN.
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On the Wi-Fi hotspot device, enter the PIN.
