Configuring an iPhone to Work with a Private Wi-Fi Connection

Wi-Fi networks are either public or private. A public network is free for anyone to access without a password; these are common in coffee shops and libraries. However, private, password-protected networks are also common these days. To access a secure Wi-Fi network, you need to know and enter the password, as shown in Figure 31-1.

Before accessing a private Wi-Fi network, you must type a password.

Figure 31-1. Before accessing a private Wi-Fi network, you must type a password.

To configure your iPhone to connect to a private Wi-Fi network (such as your home Wi-Fi network), do this:

  1. From the Home Screen, tap Settings. The Settings screen appears.

  2. Tap Wi-Fi ...

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