How To - Enable WiFi via USB Dongle

Owned by Eric Ronhovde
Last updated: Mar 03, 2023
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Description:

This article will show you how to do the following:

  • How to enable the WiFi function via USB WiFi dongle

Methods:

 Confirm Firmware Version

Before connecting the Wi-Fi adapter, the Polycom phone should be running the latest firmware. To verify the firmware version installed, follow the steps below:

  1. Press and hold 1,4 and 7 for 3-5 seconds.
  2. The Version # will be listed at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: If your Polycom phone firmware is lower than version 6.3.0.14929, contact Audian Support for assistance to get the correct firmware loaded.

 Enable wireless connectivity

Once the correct firmware has been loaded, follow the steps below to set up the OBi wireless adapter:

1. Plug the the OBiWifi USB adapter to the USB port of the phone.
2. Select Start
3. Select Wi-Fi > On.  
4. Select Yes to reboot the phone. Wi-fi is enabled after the phone reboots.

 Connect to a wireless network

After the phone reboots, follow the steps below to enable Wi-Fi:

1. Go to Settings > Basic > Wi-Fi.
2. Choose the network to connect to and enter the password (if prompted)
3. Select Connect.