Palm Wi-Fi Card User Manual

Using Your Palm Wi-Fi Card

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Setting up a Wi-Fi connection

Some Wi-Fi networks are known as open networks because they 
broadcast their name (SSID) and do not require a password. Other Wi-Fi 
networks broadcast their name but do require a password. Networks 
that do not broadcast their name are known as closed networks. Follow 
the instructions for the type of network you want to connect to.

The title bar on your smartphone displays an icon to show Wi-Fi 
connection status.

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Connecting to a network that broadcasts its name

Wi-Fi networks in public places often broadcast their network name. 
Your smartphone automatically attempts to detect some network 
settings, so you can connect to this type of network with minimal 
configuration.

1.

Wake up your smartphone’s screen.

2.

Insert the Wi-Fi card into the expansion card slot.

3.

If the Multiple Networks Detected dialog box appears, select the 
network you want to connect to.

Wi-Fi card not inserted. 

Wi-Fi card inserted, no network connection

Wi-Fi card inserted, network connection made. When the 
arrows in the icon are moving, a network connection is 
being attempted.

SSID The name that 
identifies a Wi-Fi 
network. If a network 
does not broadcast 
its SSID, you must 
get the SSID from the 
network 
administrator in 
order to connect to 
the network.

See the User Guide 
for your smartphone 
for instructions on 
waking up the screen.