I purchased a new ZTE ZFiveL trac phone. I am not getting bars in my home with this phone. When I try to continue with set up, it goes to Wi-Fi set up.

Here are 4 solutions for your reference.
1. Restart your ZTE and reconnect Wi-fi on it
2. Forget the Wi-fi you are connecting
It is probable that there are something wrong with the Wi-fi which your phone is currently connected to. For example, the password of the network is changed but you are still using the old one. In this case, you can wipe the Wi-fi on your phone and then re-add it manually. The details are as below:
3. Check out the router
As we mentioned above, router plays an important role in mobile phone Wi-fi connection. So it is essential for you to check the running status of the router. If you have no idea whether it works well or not, you can try to restart the router or even reset your router to fix the issue. After that, you can reconnect your device to Wi-fi to see you can hook up to Wi-fi this time.
4. Reset Network Settings on ZTE
Another possibility of Wi-fi connection failure might be Wi-fi caches. It seems that Wi-fi does not create any caches on the device but this thought is wrong. Wi-fi networks produce cached data as well, especially when you connect a bunch of wireless networks on your phone. Hence, you are advised to reset the network settings on your phone to clear these caches.

This tutorial will explain how to get connected to Wi-Fi on your ZTE Tania Connecting your phone to a Wi-Fi network means you can access the internet, download apps and perform other tasks without incurring data charges.
This guide will show you how to get connected on the ZTE Tania.
How to connect to a Wi-Fi network

1. From the main menu either swipe right-to-left on the touchscreen or press the right arrow button on the top right of the interface.
2. Scroll through the menu and find the 'Settings' icon, then tap it.
3. Press the button marked 'Wi-Fi'.
4. Tap the Wi-Fi networking On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on.You'll then see a list of available wireless networks.
5. Select the network you want to connect to.

• If you selected an open network, your phone will automatically connect to the network. Note that some Wi-Fi networks, such as ones you might find in coffee shops, restaurants, or hotels, may require you to enter a password in your web browser before you can connect.
• If you selected a secured network a password box will pop up. Enter the required password and then press 'Done'.

When you're connected to a wireless network, the wedge-shaped Wi-Fi connected icon appears in the status bar and shows you the signal strength - indicated by the number of bands that light up.
Unless you have wiped your phone, you won't be required to re-enter Wi-Fi details again as your handset should remember them.
How to connect to hidden networksA Wi-Fi network might be hidden, which means the network name isn't broadcasted. In this case, it won't appear in the list of available networks on the Wi-Fi Settings screen and a notification won't appear when the network is in range.
To connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network when it's in range, you'll need to enter the network name and password. Remember that the network name and password are case sensitive.

1. From the main menu either swipe right-to-left on the touchscreen or press the right arrow button on the top right of the interface.
2. Scroll through the menu and find the 'Settings' icon, then tap it.
3. Press the button marked 'Wi-Fi'.
4. Ensure that Wi-Fi is switched on.
5. Press the 'Advanced' button.
6. Tap the plus (+) icon.
7. Enter the network name.
8. Press the 'Add' button.
9. On the 'Sign In' screen, enter the password, then tap 'Done'.

How to disconnect from a Wi-Fi network

1. From the main menu either swipe right-to-left on the touchscreen or press the right arrow button on the top right of the interface.
2. Scroll through the menu and find the 'Settings' icon, then tap it.
3. Press the button marked 'Wi-Fi'.
4. Tap the Wi-Fi Networking On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi off and disconnect from the wireless network.

Alternatively, you can also press and hold the network name and then tap 'Delete' to disconnect.
However, bear in mind this removes the security settings if it's a secured network, meaning you'll need to enter them again next time you reconnect to that Wi-Fi network.
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You can get WI-FI anywhere WI-FI is available with a smart phone.
But if you only have a modem at home and an ethernet cable from the modem to your computer to get internet, then you may not have WI-FI at home.
You'll need to get a wireless router to have WI-FI at home.
Once you do that, you can continue to have your desktop hooked up by the ethernet cable, but you can also install a WI-FI adapter card in your desktop. It will have an antenna on the back of your computer and then you can set it up anywhere in your house and have internet without an ethernet cable.

Cellular Signal Boosters / Repeaters

Your cellular carrier can provide you with a "signal booster" device that can repeat and boost a cellular signal you already get in your house. For example, if you consistently have one bar of coverage but no more at home, a booster can take that one bar and turn it into more bars. If you have one or two bars of coverage near a window but no coverage elsewhere in your home, a booster near that window can capture the signal and boost it, providing a strong signal throughout the rest of your home.
Some carriers offer such devices very inexpensively - $50 or maybe even free - especially if you're in an area where they know they know they have poor coverage. T-Mobile now offers such boosters for only a $25 deposit, which you can get back just by returning the booster to them.
Contact your carrier - or look at their website - to see just what they'll offer you and for how much.

Femtocells / Microcells

A femtocell - or "microcell" - is a small, low-power cellular base station that connects to the cellular network via your broadband Internet connection. Essentially, it's a small cellular signal tower that will provide a signal in and near your home, connecting to the larger mobile network over your Internet connection. This makes it ideal for situations where you don't even have a signal bar of coverage you can boost at home. The only "catch" is that your Internet connection must have a high enough download speed. Different carriers require different minimum speeds, but you should be fine as long as you have a solid broadband connection.
Ask your cellular carrier if they offer this sort of product and find out how much it will cost you. As with boosters and repeaters, a femtocell may be available at a steep discount from your carrier in areas they know they have poor cellular service.
You can also buy them easily on Amazon or almost any decent tech store - for instance the one pictured below works for AT&T and supports LTE (though it is a bit pricey), or you can get one that supports Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, Cricket, and many others, but you won't get LTE support. Of course, since you likely have Wi-Fi in your house, LTE isn't really a big deal and the 3G will work just fine for calls and texts.
Editor's Note: For the official How-To Geek office we got a Samsung microcell device directly through Verizon, which wasn't cheap, and doesn't work all that well. And since it only works for Verizon, any of the people who come by who use other carriers have zero signal, which is really annoying. If we could do it over again, we'd have started with this zBoost microcell that supports virtually every cell provider and has many different models and options to choose from depending on the size of the house. They even have an optional antenna you can install on your roof to give cell coverage everywhere around your house. It's the best choice, and cheaper than most carriers will offer you.

Wi-Fi Calling and SMS

Wi-Fi calling is a feature you might remember from some years ago, but it's coming back with a vengeance. At the moment, in the US, only T-Mobile offers Wi-Fi calling for both Android phones and the iPhone. Sprint only offers Wi-Fi calling for select Android phones. AT&T and Verizon have announced plans to activate Wi-Fi calling in 2015.
Essentially, WI-Fi calling allows your smartphone to receive and place calls and communicate via text messages over a Wi-Fi network. Your home probably has Wi-Fi, so Wi-FI calling will let you use your existing wireless router instead of needing a new, specialized device. You can just improve your Wi-Fi signal strength, and all your devices will benefit!
Wi-Fi calling works transparently. When your phone is on Wi-Fi and has a poor cellular signal, it will connect to the Wi-Fi network and your phone calls and text will be sent and arrive over the Wi-Fi network. When you leave the Wi-Fi network, your phones and calls will be sent over the cellular network as usual. This is all designed to hand-off automatically, so you could start a phone call on your Wi-Fi network and your phone would automatically hand off to the cellular network as you walk out the door, with no interruptions.



WI-FI calling will also work on other WI-Fi networks, so it's helpful if you ever end up in another place where you have a poor cellular signal but have Wi-Fi. To use this, you'll need to ensure your phone has Wi-Fi calling support and that it's enabled. Android phones from T-Mobile and Sprint will often include this feature, so look up how to enable it on your specific model of Android phone.
The iPhone 6 has built-in Wi-Fi calling, although it currently only functions on T-Mobile. AT&T and Verizon plan to support it in 2015. To enable this feature on an iPhone, open the Settings screen, tap Phone, tap Wi-Fi Calling, and activate it.

WI-Fi calling seems to be the future goal the industry - T-Mobile, especially - is pushing towards. With Wi-Fi calling integrated into your phone, you don't need to buy a specialized device. Your home Wi-Fi router works. And, when you go somewhere else where you have a poor signal, all they need is a Wi-Fi network and you'll be able to get a phone calls and SMS messages through it.
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First, loof for a special icon along the top row of your keyboard. One of those keys turns wi-fi on and off. You may need to hold down the "FN" key while pressing the wi-fi key. Make sure that you have selected the wi-fi "on" setting. Next, you can try going somewhere that has free wi-fi such as a Starbucks coffee bar or a restaurant. Open your internet browser (Internet Explorer has a large blue icon of the letter "e"). See if you get on the internet. If so, your wireless adapter is working OK. Now, most homes have wi-fi that is password protected. Click on the little bar graph icon in lower right corner of your screen and a list of available wi-fi networks should appear. Choose your home wi-fi and click on Connect. This will open a screen where you must enter the passwordor passphrase to gain access to the wi-fi. Good luck.

The below info is from user manual ... downloadable version @ www.pantech.com

Connectivity
This chapter introduces useful tips on how to connect to the
network available that enables applications of the phone to
run.
Using a Wi-Fi network
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1. Tap Settings from the applications menu.
2. Tap Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi to activate the technology.
4. Select and tap a network. You should enter the password
if the network is secured. indicates a secured Wi-Fi
network.
5. Tap Connect. Once the network is remembered, the phone
will automatically connect to it when in range.
Activating Wi-FI Connecting to a Wi-Fi
network
Note The icon next to each network indicates the strength of the
signal. For example, indicates the signal is poor while indicates
the signal is strong.
Using the Easy Setting
1. Tap on the top of the home screen and drag it down, or
press n in idle mode and tap Notifications.
2. Tap in Easy Setting. The icon turns red when the
function is on.
About network notifications
You are informed by default when a Wi-Fi network is available
around you. The message in the status bar indicates a
network is available. Tap Network notification in the Wi-Fi
settings if you do not want to be informed the availability of the
network.
Setting Wi-Fi networks
1. Tap Settings from the applications menu.
2. Tap Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi to activate the technology.
4. Tap Network notification if you want to know an open
network available.
5. Tap Automatic connection if you want the phone to
connect to Wi-Fi network automatically.
6. Tap WPS button connection if you want to establish a
new wireless connection using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS). You should press WPS button on your Wi-Fi access
point within two minutes.
Searching for Wi-Fi networks
1. Tap Settings from the applications menu.
2. Tap Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.

you can access the Internet through the mobile network or via Wi-Fi.Your mobile network settings are pre-configured by your serviceprovider and there is no need to change any settings. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100meters.1. Tap Home > Settings > Wireless & networks .2. Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on

you can access the Internet through the mobile network or via Wi-Fi.Your mobile network settings are pre-configured by your serviceprovider and there is no need to change any settings. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100meters.1. Tap Home > Settings > Wireless & networks .2. Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on

To connect to a WLAN via Wi-Fi™:

1. From the Home screen, find and tap Settings.
2. Tap Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings.
3. Mark the Wi-Fi checkbox. Available Wi-Fi™ networks are displayed in a list under Wi-Fi networks. The available networks may be open or secured. This is indicated by the icon next to the network name.
4. Tap a Wi-Fi™ network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi™ network, you are asked to enter the security key for that Wi-Fi™ network before you can connect to it. The Wi-Fi™ connection is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

Useful tip:

• The next time you connect to a Wi-Fi™ network, the phone will remember the security key.
• To enable Wi-Fi™ network notification of open networks, mark the Network notification checkbox.
• To connect to another Wi-Fi™ network, just tap another Wi-Fi™ network in the Wi-Fi networks list.
• To scan for Wi-Fi™ networks manually, press the Menu key and tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi™ networks and displays them in the Wi-Fi networks section.

You can also try updating your softwares by going to the sites below;

Update Service,
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/updateservice/xperiax8?cc=gb&lc=en

PC Companion,
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax8?cc=gb&lc=en

Start the program and just follow the on-screen instructions.

I hope this will help.

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