Connecting to Optimum WiFi: Kindle Touch

The Kindle Touch is WiFi enabled and can be used with Optimum WiFi to access the Internet. Optimum WiFi will enable you to surf the Web and access your favorite applications.
Simply follow the steps outlined below and you'll be surfing the Web with Optimum WiFi in no time.

Enable WiFi

  1. Tap the Menu button and select Settings.
  2. Tap WiFi.
  3. Make sure WiFi is set to ON.

Connect to the Optimum WiFi Network

Once WiFi is turned on, it's easy to connect to Optimum WiFi. From the Kindle Touch's desktop:
  1. Tap the Menu button and select Settings.
  2. Tap WiFi. Wait a moment as your Kindle Touch detects the WiFi networks in range.
  3. Find optimumwifi from the list of available networks (SSIDs) and tap it.
  4. Wait a few seconds while your Kindle Touch connects.
Once you've joined a WiFi network manually, your Kindle Touch automatically joins it whenever the network is in range. If more than one previously used network is in range, your device will join the one last used.

Sign In to Optimum WiFi

Once you've connected to the Optimum WiFi network, simply launch your web browser and you will be taken to the Optimum WiFi sign in page.
  1. Enter your Optimum ID.
  2. Enter your Password.
  3. Review the Terms of Service and tap the check box signifying agreement.
  4. Then select either Automatic Sign In or Manual Sign In. If you choose to register your device with automatic sign in, your device will connect automatically each time you come within range of an Optimum WiFi hotspot. Click here for additional information about automatic sign in. When using manual sign in, you will have to enter your Optimum ID and password each time you sign in.