How to connect your rabbit r1 to Wi-Fi

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.

1. On the home screen, scroll up twice to open the settings menu
2. Select network
3. If Wi-Fi is not already enabled, toggle wi-fi on
4. Scroll and select a Wi-Fi network
5. Select connect
6. If a password is required, turn your r1 sideways to pull up the keyboard
7. 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.

1. From the network menu, scroll down and select other…
2. Select enter SSID, turn your r1 sideways to open the keyboard, and then enter the network name
3. Choose the network’s security protocol
4. If a password is required, select enter password and use the keyboard to type the password
5. 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.

1. On the home screen, scroll up twice to open the settings menu
2. Select network
3. 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.

1. On the home screen, scroll up twice to open the settings menu
2. Select network
3. Select your Wi-Fi network from the my networks section
4. 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.

1. On the home screen, scroll up twice to open the settings menu
2. Select network
3. Scroll to the my networks section and select your Wi-Fi network
4. 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.