Frequently Asked Questions

WiFi | Can I use my Kindle?

Yes – you can connect to the APNK WiFi using an Amazon Kindle (ebook reader).

 

Are you thinking about buying an eBook reader?  The APNK recommends that you

 

  • check with you local library to find out what ebooks readers are compatible with their ebook lending service

 

Did you know ...?
  • The Amazon Kindle does not read ebook file types called "epub" that have Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection.  
    This means that the Amazon Kindle is not currently compatable with the Overdrive ebook service that your local NZ public library may subscribe to.  
    Check with your library.

 

The following information is based on the Latest Generation Kindle Free 3G and WiFi, graphite 6”. 

Is your Kindle registered?

To use a Kindle it must first be registered with Amazon.

From your Kindle, select Home > Menu > Settings > Register
Note: if the Kindle says Deregister you have already registered.

 

How to connect your Kindle to APNK WiFi

Kindle (Latest Generation) automatically detects nearby WiFi networks and hotspots that broadcast their network name.

| Home > Menu > Settings > WiFi Settings > view


The Kindle scans for available networks

| Select the Library’s WiFi network > connect

 

A pop-up message should now display

“Sign-in required
The WiFi network you are connecting to requires you to sign in … “

 | select  go to browser 

The APNK Terms of Use page displays.

| use the 5-way select button to move down and across to the page

| select the  I Agree button

The APNK homepage will now load. 

 

You have successfully connected your Kindle to the APNK network.  The Kindle’s status bar at the top right of the screen will display the WiFi icon and signal strength icon.

Once connected you can browse the Internet using the Kindle’s experimental browser

| Home > Menu > Experimental > Web Browser > launch browser

Once connected you can shop at the Amazon store

| Home > Menu >  Shop in Kindle Store 

 

See also

Did you know?
  • Amazon refers to the Kindle’s wireless functionality  as “whispernet”
  • 3G Kindles automatically detect and use 3G networks in NZ (tested in Christchurch) without requiring a "paid" 3G network connection installed on the Kindle
  • If you see this message displayed in the Kindle’s experimental web browser you are using the 3G network and NOT the Wi-Fi network
     “Due to local restrictions, web browsing is not available for all countries”
  • You can download content for your Kindle from a (APNK) computer
    - to copy the downloaded content to your Kindle you will need the Kindle USB cable
    - to view the content on the Kindle make sure you copy it to the correct folder first

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