The iPhone is a quad-band Global Systems for Mobile Communications-based (GSM) smartphone that also functions as a pocket computer. Many features on the iPhone, including the ability to surf the web, check your email and download and install applications, require either a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. If you don’t have a data package from your cellular service provider, you will need to activate the Wi-Fi on your phone to use many of the iPhone’s features.
Step One
Tap the “Settings” icon.
Step Two
Select the “Wi-Fi” option and move the switch to the “ON” position
Step Three
Select an available Wi-Fi network. Once you turn the iPhone’s Wi-Fi on, the iPhone will automatically search for and list the available Wi-Fi networks. Secured networks will display a lock icon to the right of the network’s name.
Step Four
Enter the network password when prompted if you are attempting to connect to a secured network.
Step Five
Wait for your iPhone to connect to the network. Once connected, you will find a check mark to the left of the network’s name.
Step Six
Use your iPhone as normal to surf the web, check your email or download and install applications. Once connected to a Wi-Fi network, your iPhone can perform all functions as if it were connected to a cellular data connection.