My friend wanted me to take a look at his HTC Hero S because he can't get the wi-fi to work. I go to looking at it and the Wi-Fi is turning itself on saying unable to scan for networks and then it tur

The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC One (M8) as a wireless router. To helpmake your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap > Advanced. Choose from the available settings, and then press . Tap the Portable Wi-Fi HotspotOn/Off switch to turn it on.


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Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters (00 feet).

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point or "hotspot". The availability
and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on the number, infrastructure, and other objects
through which the signal passes.

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network
From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The phone then scans for available wireless
networks.

Tap Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi networks
are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
If the wireless network you want to connect to is not in the list of detected networks,
scroll down the screen, and then tap Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the wireless network
settings, and then tap Save.

Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
If you selected an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network.
If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the key and then tap
Connect.

Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more information
or choose a security certificate.
When your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the
status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up).
The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you
will not be prompted to enter the key or other security information again, unless you reset
your phone to its factory default settings.

Apple products for cell phone and tablet. if yes turn off wi fi on these devices and try reactivating Wi fi. Try changing encryption to WPA rather than WPA2 on wi fi router.had similar problem I solved with apple iphone 5 for a friend I helped.

reflash it with a custom firmware

If you need to connect your HTC Wildfire to a Wi-Fi network then check out this simple, step-by-step user guide to getting connected wirelessly

If you're using your HTC Wildfire for the first time, you can easily select the Wi-Fi network you'd like to join using the setup manager.

When you opt in for either Mobile Network or Wi-Fi, or just Wi-Fi, the Wildfire will by default try to connect to a Wi-Fi network near you.

Select the network you wish to connect to, enter the password if required and you're set up.

If you want to change the settings, or set it up for the first time, you can do this through the Settings menu.

Note: If you're attempting to access a network-based page or app, you may be required to set up a new Wi-Fi connection. When prompted, select the option to set up a new connection.

1. Access the Wi-Fi settings menu by navigating to the Wireless & networksmenu
2. Select Wi-Fi settings
3. Choose a listed network, or add a hidden network by selecting Add Wi-Fi network
4. If you choose one of the listed networks and it's secured, enter the password, press Connect and you'll be connected to that network
5. If you wish to access a hidden network, select Add Wi-Fi network and enter the SSID
6. If a password is required, you'll be prompted to enter this before connecting

If Wi-Fi is turned off, you can now turn this on by ticking the box in the Wireless & networks menu.

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To set up Wifi connection on HTC Smartphone:

1. Press HOME
2. Press MENU
3. Tap Settings then Wireless controls
4. Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The phone will scan for available wireless networks.
6. Tap Wi-Fi settings.
7. Select from the displayed network detected.
8. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. If you select a secure network, enter the key and then tap Connect.

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Connecting Wi-Fi in HTC Desire Cell Phone

From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The phone then scans for available wireless networks.Tap Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.If the wireless network you want to connect to is not in the list of detected networks, scroll down the screen, and then tap Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the wireless network settings, and then tap Save.Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you selected an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the key and then tap Connect.

You must have internet service, example an anything data plan. Then all you do is tap on the internet ball and it conects.

Wi-Fi Functionality

1. Connects over the last Wi-Fi network you used that's available.
2. If no Wi-Fi networks you've used are available, iPod touch will scan for Wi-Fi networks and show a list of Wi-Fi networks in range. Tap a network and, if necessary, enter the password to join. Networks that require a password show a lock icon () next to them.
3. Option to manually enter your Wi-Fi network name/SSID (if the Wi-Fi network is configured not to broadcast or be displayed to the public). If necessary, enter the password to join.

When iPod touch is connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi icon () in the status bar at the top of the screen shows connection strength. The more bars you see, the stronger the connection.
Wi-Fi Settings

1. Turn Wi-Fi on or off.
   Choose Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi on or off.
2. Set iPod touch to ask if you want to join a new Wi-Fi network.
   When you are trying to access the Internet, by using Safari or YouTube for example, and you are not in range of a Wi-Fi network you have previously used, this option tells iPod touch to look for another network. iPod touch will display a list of all available Wi-Fi networks that you can choose from. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon ().
   
   If "Ask to Join Networks" is turned off, you must manually join a network to connect to the Internet when a previously used network is unavailable.
   
   Choose Wi-Fi and turn "Ask to Join Networks" on or off. If you turn "Ask to Join Networks" off, you must join new networks manually.
3. Join a Wi-Fi network manually.
   Choose Wi-Fi, wait a moment as iPod touch detects networks in range, then choose a network. If necessary, enter a password and tap Join. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.
4. Make iPod touch forget a network, so that the device doesn't join it automatically. Choose Wi-Fi and tap the arrow () next to a network you've joined before. Then tap "Forget this Network."
5. Connect to a closed Wi-Fi network (an available Wi-Fi network that isn't shown in the list of scanned networks).
   Choose Wi-Fi, then tap Other and enter the network name. If the network requires a password, choose Security, tap the type of security the network uses, and enter the password. You must already know the network name, password, and security type to connect to a closed network. Some Wi-Fi networks may require you to enter or adjust additional settings, such as a client ID or static IP address. Ask the network administrator which settings to use.
6. Adjust settings to connect to a Wi-Fi network
   Choose Wi-Fi, then tap the arrow () next to a network.

to be able to acces internet with APN settings you have to be subscriber for a data plan with a network provider... anyways you can acces internet by using wi-fi, from your own home network or any unsecured wi-fi network available.