Sony Xperia XA1 - Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi

Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once

you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and

automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access.

Contact the relevant Wi-Fi network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi networks may be open or secured:

Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi network name.

Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi network name.

Some Wi-Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not

broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually

to your list of available Wi-Fi networks.

To Turn Wi-Fi On or Off

1

From your

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Wi-Fi.

3

Tap the slider to enable or disable Wi-Fi.

It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi is enabled.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network

1

From your

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Wi-Fi.

3

Tap the slider to turn on Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.

4

Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant

password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

To search for new available networks, tap , then tap

Refresh. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi

network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at

www.sonymobile.com/support/

.

To add a Wi-Fi network manually

1

From your

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Wi-Fi.

3

Scroll down and tap at the end of the listed items.

4

Enter the

Network name (SSID) information.

5

To select a security type, tap the

Security field.

6

If required, enter a password.

7

To edit advanced options, such as proxy and IP settings, tap

Advanced options

and then edit the options as desired.

8

Tap

SAVE.

Contact your Wi-Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password.

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Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength

There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception:

Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point.

Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.

Don’t cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration).

Wi-Fi Settings

When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available

in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also enable your

device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi network is detected.

To Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Network Notifications

1

Turn on Wi-Fi, if it is not on already.

2

From your

Home screen, tap .

3

Find and tap

Settings > Wi-Fi.

4

Tap , then tap the

Network notification slider.

To View Detailed Information About a Connected Wi-Fi Network

1

From the

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Wi-Fi.

3

Tap the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to. Detailed network

information is displayed.

To Add a Wi-Fi Sleep Policy

1

From the

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Wi-Fi.

3

Tap , then tap

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

4

Select an option.

To Find the MAC Address for Your Device

1

From the

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Wi-Fi.

3

Tap . The

MAC address is displayed in the list.

WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you to

establish secure wireless network connections. WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-

Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new

devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.
Use one of these methods to enable WPS:

Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a

router.

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PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which

you enter on the WPS-supported device.

To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS Button

1

From the

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Wi-Fi.

3

Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.

4

Tap , then tap

Advanced > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the

WPS-supported device.

To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS PIN

1

From your

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Wi-Fi.

3

Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.

4

Tap >

Advanced > WPS PIN Entry.

5

On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.