This article provides instructions on how to connect your rabbit r1 to Wi-Fi and information about supported Wi-Fi networks.
If you just got your rabbit r1, visit the article with detailed steps on how to set up your rabbit r1. You can also find instructions about how to use a SIM card, how to connect a Bluetooth device, and how to fix internet connection errors in other articles.
How to connect your rabbit r1 to Wi-Fi
Use the following steps to connect to a new Wi-Fi network.
- On the home screen, scroll up twice to open the settings menu
- Select network
- If Wi-Fi is not already enabled, toggle wi-fi on
- Scroll and select a Wi-Fi network
- Select connect
- If a password is required, turn your r1 sideways to pull up the keyboard
- Type on the touchscreen to enter the Wi-Fi password and then tap enter
After you connect to the Wi-Fi network, it will be saved to the my networks section in the network menu so you can quickly connect to it again later.
Tip: Hold the side button and say something like “connect to Wi-Fi” to open the network menu.
How to connect rabbit r1 to a hidden Wi-Fi network
You can manually connect your r1 to a Wi-Fi network by SSID.
- From the network menu, scroll down and select other…
- Select enter SSID, turn your r1 sideways to open the keyboard, and then enter the network name
- Choose the network’s security protocol
- If a password is required, select enter password and use the keyboard to type the password
- Select continue to connect to the network
How to change Wi-Fi settings on your rabbit r1
Find instructions on how to manage Wi-Fi settings on your rabbit r1 in the sections below.
How to toggle Wi-Fi
Use the following steps to turn Wi-Fi on and off.
- On the home screen, scroll up twice to open the settings menu
- Select network
- Highlight wi-fi and press the side button to toggle Wi-Fi on or off
Tip: If you are using a SIM card and connected to Wi-Fi at the same time, your r1 will default to using Wi-Fi.
How to disconnect from a Wi-Fi network
Use the following steps to disconnect from a Wi-Fi network.
- On the home screen, scroll up twice to open the settings menu
- Select network
- Select your Wi-Fi network from the my networks section
- Highlight connected and press the side button to disconnect
How to forget a Wi-Fi network
Use the following steps to forget a Wi-Fi network.
- On the home screen, scroll up twice to open the settings menu
- Select network
- Scroll to the my networks section and select your Wi-Fi network
- Select forget
Tip: There is no limit to the number of Wi-Fi networks that can be remembered.
Common questions about Wi-Fi on rabbit r1
Find answers to common question about Wi-Fi on rabbit r1 in the sections below.
Are captive portal Wi-Fi networks supported on r1?
Some Wi-Fi networks like dorms, hotels, and shops require you to log in using a web portal before you can connect to the internet.
Connecting to a captive network on your rabbit r1 is simple—follow the Wi-Fi connection steps above and use the touchscreen to log in.
What Wi-Fi frequencies are supported on r1?
Your rabbit r1 can connect to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Note: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) is not supported on r1, however Wi-Fi 6 routers should be backwards compatible with previous Wi-Fi standards.