The Kobo™ eReader is one of the electronic mobile devices available in the market today that are designed to make things easier for consumer’s convenience. It is an e-book reader or e-reader which is developed specifically to read digital books and periodicals. This article will show you how to connect the Kobo eReader to the Wi-Fi.
QUICK TIP: Make sure you know the wireless settings of your router before connecting your device to the network. To learn how to check the wireless settings of your router, click here.
QUICK TIP: Make sure you know the wireless settings of your router before connecting your device to the network. To learn how to check the wireless settings of your router, click here.
Step 1:
Press the Home button.
Step 2:
Press the Menu button then select Settings.
Step 3:
Press the center of the navigation pad and select Wireless.
NOTE: If the setting under Wireless Status is off, press the center of the navigation pad to turn it ON. The Kobo eReader will then scan the area for available wireless networks and display them in the list.
Press the Home button.
Step 2:
Press the Menu button then select Settings.
Step 3:
Press the center of the navigation pad and select Wireless.
NOTE: If the setting under Wireless Status is off, press the center of the navigation pad to turn it ON. The Kobo eReader will then scan the area for available wireless networks and display them in the list.
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Known Network – Wi-Fi that the eReader has successfully connected to before.
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Unknown Network – Wi-Fi that the eReader has not connected to before.
NOTE: If you see a lock beside the wireless network name (SSID), then it’s secured and you will need a password before you can gain access.
Step 4:
Select the Wi-Fi you want to connect to then press the center of the navigation pad.
Step 4:
Select the Wi-Fi you want to connect to then press the center of the navigation pad.
If the network you want to connect to is a Known Network, then the eReader will automatically join that network. However, if the network is an Unknown Network, follow the steps below:
Step 1:
Select Join Network and press the center of the navigation pad.
Step 2:
Enter the password using the virtual keyboard.
NOTE: To see the password as you enter it, select Show Password.
Step 3:
Select Join Network and press the center of the navigation pad.
NOTE: If your eReader cannot connect to the network, it will return you to the password prompt. Check if you have entered your password correctly and try re-joining the network by selecting Join Network.
Select Join Network and press the center of the navigation pad.
Step 2:
Enter the password using the virtual keyboard.
NOTE: To see the password as you enter it, select Show Password.
Step 3:
Select Join Network and press the center of the navigation pad.
NOTE: If your eReader cannot connect to the network, it will return you to the password prompt. Check if you have entered your password correctly and try re-joining the network by selecting Join Network.
Your Kobo eReader should now be connected to the Wi-Fi.
Connecting more devices
Aside from your Kobo eReader, you can also connect other wireless devices to the network. Wireless mobile phones and gaming consoles are very easy to configure as long as you know the wireless settings of your router. Click on the corresponding links below for detailed instructions.
iPhone®/iPod®
iPad®
Android™ smartphone/tablet
Xbox 360®
PS3™
Aside from your Kobo eReader, you can also connect other wireless devices to the network. Wireless mobile phones and gaming consoles are very easy to configure as long as you know the wireless settings of your router. Click on the corresponding links below for detailed instructions.
iPhone®/iPod®
iPad®
Android™ smartphone/tablet
Xbox 360®
PS3™
