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Connecting to Wi-Fi networks
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks on your Kobo eReader
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to
100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your Kobo eReader, you access a wireless access point, or “hotspot.” Some
hotspots are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other
security features, so you must configure your Kobo eReader so it can connect to them.
There are numerous systems for securing Wi-Fi connections, including some that rely on secure
certificates or other schemes to ensure that only authorized users can connect.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery between charges.
The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.
Network status icons turn green if you have a Google Account added to your Kobo eReader and
the Kobo eReader is connected to Google services, for syncing your Gmail, Calendar events,
contacts, for backing up your settings, and so on. If you don’t have a Google Account or if, for
example, you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network that is not connected to the Internet, the network
icons are white.
100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your Kobo eReader, you access a wireless access point, or “hotspot.” Some
hotspots are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other
security features, so you must configure your Kobo eReader so it can connect to them.
There are numerous systems for securing Wi-Fi connections, including some that rely on secure
certificates or other schemes to ensure that only authorized users can connect.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery between charges.
The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.
Network status icons turn green if you have a Google Account added to your Kobo eReader and
the Kobo eReader is connected to Google services, for syncing your Gmail, Calendar events,
contacts, for backing up your settings, and so on. If you don’t have a Google Account or if, for
example, you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network that is not connected to the Internet, the network
icons are white.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection
strength)
strength)
Notification that an open Wi-Fi network is in range
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the Kobo eReader obtains a network address and other
information it needs from the network, using the DHCP protocol. To configure the Kobo eReader
information it needs from the network, using the DHCP protocol. To configure the Kobo eReader
with a fixed IP address and other advanced settings, press Menu
and touch Advanced.
See
.
Turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
If you’re adding a Wi-Fi network when first setting up your Kobo eReader, Wi-Fi is turned on
automatically, so you can skip to
If you’re adding a Wi-Fi network when first setting up your Kobo eReader, Wi-Fi is turned on
automatically, so you can skip to
1
Press Home
, press Menu
, and touch Settings.
2
Touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3
Check Wi-Fi to turn it on.
The Kobo eReader scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the names of those it finds.
Secured networks are indicated with a Lock icon.
If the Kobo eReader finds a network that you connected to previously, it connects to it.
Secured networks are indicated with a Lock icon.
If the Kobo eReader finds a network that you connected to previously, it connects to it.