Attach the Garmin product to computer.
Select Get Started or Add a Device in Garmin Express.
Select Add a Device.
Sign In or Create an Account.
Select Next (can select check box for sending anonymous data to Garmin).
Select Find Networks.
Select the desired network.
Input password (if required).
Select Save.
Select Finish.
Select your product to confirm this information applies to you
Adding, Removing, and Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Connections on Outdoor Handhelds
Some outdoor handhelds1 have the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network,2 allowing the handheld to download available software updates and gain access to other connected features. For more details on the purpose of Wi-Fi, see Related .
Wi-Fi Network Requirements
NOTE: Hidden networks are not compatible.
Supported Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Security: Unencrypted, WPA, and WPA2
Password Length: 8 characters minimum3
Adding and Removing Wi-Fi Networks
In order to configure the Wi-Fi settings on your handheld, you can use either the Garmin Express™ program or you can setup Wi-Fi in the settings on the handheld (refer to "Connecting to a Wireless Network" in your owner's manual for instructions).
Garmin Express
Launch Garmin Express.
Select your device.
Select Tools & Content.
Select Utilities.
Select Sign In, then sign in to your Garmin Connect™ account.
Garmin Express protects the saved Wi-Fi network credentials on your Garmin Device by requiring a sign in to your Garmin Connect account before the networks will be displayed
Select
for the Wi-Fi network you wish to remove.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Connections
If you are having trouble connecting your handheld to a Wi-Fi network, there are several things that may be causing the issue. Below are some examples of things you can try to resolve this issue.
Check that Wi-Fi is turned on in the settings.
Verify that Wi-Fi is connected.
If using Garmin Express, verify that Garmin Express is up to date. For instructions, see - Updating the Garmin Express Application Software.
Ensure the handheld's software is up to date. For detailed instructions, see - Installing Software Updates to Outdoor/Marine Handhelds.
Ensure the Wi-Fi network was added correctly in either Garmin Express, or in the Wi-Fi setup of the handheld (see Adding and Removing Wi-Fi Networks above).
If parental controls are enabled for the Wi-Fi network, the handheld may display "No internet connection" when connected.
Avoid using Captive Portals.
Avoid using Wi-Fi networks that use a WEP security type. For more information, see - Why Am I Seeing Unsupported Network Message On My Garmin Device?.
Try a different Wi-Fi network.
If having issues with the connection on the device itself, try adding the Wi-Fi network via Garmin Express instead (see Adding and Removing Wi-Fi Networks above). Examples of this can be problems adding the connection on the device, or an error incorrectly stating that Wi-Fi needs to be added when it was already done in the past, or the connection failing, etc.
If the Wi-Fi has been properly setup and shows that it is connected, the Wi-Fi connectivity can be verified with the Active Weather function on your outdoor handheld. Active Weather coverage areas are found in the following article: Active Weather Coverage Areas.
For best results, make sure to disable the Bluetooth on the handheld before proceeding to check that it is receiving data only through the Wi-Fi. Check your owner's manual for viewing Active Weather or disabling the Bluetooth on your handheld.
1 Compatible handhelds include the Alpha® 200 series, Alpha 300 series, GPSMAP® 276Cx ,GPSMAP 66 series, GPSMAP 86 series, Montana® 700 series, and Oregon® 700 series outdoor devices.
2 A maximum of seven Wi-Fi networks can be added to a Wi-Fi compatible handheld.
3 The maximum password length varies based on the security protocol. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK has a maximum key length of 63 characters.