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Connecting your iPhone to a wireless network

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This page will assist you with connecting your phone to your Wi-Fi network.

 

 

Step by step guide

Connecting your iPhone to your wireless network for the first time is a straightforward process.

  1. From your Home screen, open Settings and then Wi-Fi.
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  2. Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will then automatically search for any of the available Wi-Fi networks in your area.
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  3. Press the name of your network, and enter the password when requested.
  4. Underneath the Wi-Fi heading on the right of the screen, you should see your wireless network with a blue tick. This means that you're connected!
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What is the recommended Wi-Fi channel range for Apple devices

Apple recommends that you use channels that are available for use in your country. In New Zealand, these channels are 1-11 for a standard 2.4 Ghz wireless connection with the bandwidth setting of 20 Mhz.

For a 5 Ghz wireless connection it is best to leave the channel selection on your wireless router to Auto.