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Manage Wi-Fi on your mobile device
Connecting to public Wi-Fi with your mobile device just takes seconds. Learn tips to manage your mobile Wi-Fi connections.
DETAILED STEPSMobile devices and Wi-Fi
Connect to public Wi-Fi
Connecting to any public Wi-Fi is easy by following a few simple steps on your device. If you connected successfully once, you can automatically connect every time you're in range of that network.
It is easy to manage Wi-Fi from your mobile device. Refer to the instructions below:
It is easy to manage Wi-Fi from your mobile device. Refer to the instructions below:
- To manage Wi-Fi for your device, visit Device Support and select your device, brand and model.
- Go to Device instructions > Connectivity or Connectivity options > Wi-Fi to find out how to connect to or turn Wi-Fi on and off.
Disable auto connect on your device
Disable auto connect on your device
You can disable your device from connecting to Wi-Fi by turning off Wi-Fi in your device settings, or you can disable the auto connect feature in your device.
Disable Auto-Connect in iOS
Disable Auto Connect in Android
Disable Auto Connect in Windows Phone
Disable Auto Connect in BlackBerry
You can disable your device from connecting to Wi-Fi by turning off Wi-Fi in your device settings, or you can disable the auto connect feature in your device.
Disable Auto-Connect in iOS
- Go to settings on your iOS device.
- Select Wi-Fi to enter list of SSID's.
- Select desired Wi-Fi network from the list.
- Disable Auto-Join.
Disable Auto Connect in Android
- Go to settings on your Android device.
- Select Wi-Fi to enter list of SSID's.
- Select options to access 'Advanced' menu.
- Disable Auto-connect to AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot.
Disable Auto Connect in Windows Phone
- Go to settings on your Windows device.
- Select Wi-Fi to enter list of SSID's.
- Select desired Wi-Fi network from the list
- Uncheck Connect automatically.
- Select OK to save settings.
- Disable Auto-connect.
Disable Auto Connect in BlackBerry
- Go to settings on your blackberry device.
- Select Network and Connections.
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Select desired Wi-Fi network from the list.
- Set enable connection to OFF.
- Save settings.
Protect yourself when using public Wi-Fi service
The AT&T Wi-Fi network supports secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) access. If you have VPN, AT&T recommends that you connect through it for optimum security. AT&T also encourages its users to observe standard security practices, such as ensuring that computer hard drives are not shared and that laptops have firewall protection.
As a member of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA), AT&T supports ongoing security efforts for wireless public networks.
For additional protection tips visit protect yourself when using public Wi-Fi service.
As a member of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA), AT&T supports ongoing security efforts for wireless public networks.
For additional protection tips visit protect yourself when using public Wi-Fi service.