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Home wifi
Home wifi – uses your home broadband connection. If your home
broadband has a wireless router, Connection Manager can automatically
connect to it – you just need to:
1. Click Available Networks.
2. Double-click the name of your network.
3. Type in your security key. Click OK.
Tip: Wifi is the fastest way to connect to the internet.
And it doesn’t use up any of your data allowance.
You get unlimited wifi with mobile broadband*. And using wifi doesn’t
use up your data allowance. We’ll let you know when there’s a faster wifi
network available.
Important: To use wifi on your computer, it needs a built-in
wireless card or a USB wifi adapter. Most computers have one.
Connection Manager helps you manage your wifi connections.
If you already use wifi on your computer, it will import your
existing network settings and connect you to them automatically.
If you’re on Windows XP, make sure you have Service Pack 2 or 3.
*Only applies to stand-alone mobile broadband through BT Openzone
hotspots. Some mobile broadband with laptop bundles have a defined
wifi allowance. Excessive use policy and terms apply, see o2.co.uk.
Public wifi hotspots
Public wifi hotspots – are wireless networks. You can connect to BT
Openzone wifi hotspots in the UK. And you can use ø Wifi hotspots
too. Use as much as you like, no extra charge*.
The first time you connect to a public wifi hotspot, you may be asked
to register.
Important: To use BT Openzone you’ll need to have connected
to your mobile broadband at least once before.
You can also connect to other wifi hotspots, but you might
have to pay.
To check the latest hotspots available open your web browser
and go to: www.o2.co.uk/hotspot
* Excessive use policy and terms apply, see o2.co.uk.