How To Use WiFi – HTC One M8

Amarnath Natarajan
10 years ago
Categories: Gadgets
Tags: Android, HTC, HTC One M8, WiFi

Learn how to use WiFi on your HTC One M8. To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or hotspot.

The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms).

Turning Wi-Fi on

• With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.
• Tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn Wi-Fi on.
• Tap . . . to see a list of detected wireless networks.

Note

• To manually scan for Wi-Fi networks, tap Menu icon > Scan.
• If the wireless network that you want is not listed, tap Menu icon > Add network to manually add it.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

• Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks.
• Tap a Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
• If you selected a secured network, enter the network key or password.
• Tap Connect. You’ll see the Wi–Fi icon in the status bar when connected.

Preventing notifications from unsecured Wi-Fi networks

You can prevent getting notified about unsecured Wi-Fi networks.

• Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks.
• Press and hold an unsecured Wi-Fi network you want to stop being notified about, and tap Block network notification.
• To unblock an unsecured Wi-Fi network, press and hold the network name and tap Unblock network notification.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network via WPS

If you’re using a Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can connect HTC One easily.

• Turn Wi-Fi on, and check the list of detected Wi-Fi networks.
• Tap Menu icon > WPS Push, and then press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router.

Note

To use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN method, tap Menu icon > WPS Pin Entry.

Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr)

You can set HTC One to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use. This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider’s web authentication every time you connect to their Wi-Fi network. Just add your login credentials to the WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider roaming) settings.

Note

The access point of the Wi-Fi network needs to support the WISPr web portal. Consult the Wi-Fi provider for details.

• With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.
• If Wi-Fi connection is off, tap the Wi-Fi tile to turn it on.
• Tap . . .
• Tap Menu icon > Advanced.
• Under WISPr settings, select Auto login and then tap WISPr account settings > Add a new account.
• Enter the service provider name, your login name (the full domain name), and password.
• Tap Menu icon > Save
• Connect to the public Wi-Fi network.

Note

• If you have access to several public Wi-Fi networks, you can add up to five sets of login credentials to the WISPr accounts list.
• In the WISPr accounts list, press and hold an account to remove or edit it.