How to Connect a Yealink Phone to Wi-Fi

You can connect a Yealink phone to your office or home Wi-Fi instead of running an Ethernet cable. Some Yealink models include built-in Wi-Fi; others need a Yealink Wi-Fi USB dongle plugged into the back of the phone. This guide covers both setups.

Phones with Built-In Wi-Fi

1. On the idle screen, open Menu > Basic > Wi-Fi. On some models the path is Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Choose Available Network(s).
3. Press Enter.
4. Pick the Wi-Fi network you want to join.
5. Press Connect.
6. Enter the Wi-Fi password.
7. Press OK.

The phone will register to the EMAK Telecom servers over Wi-Fi within a few seconds. You can then unplug the Ethernet cable if you no longer need it.

Phones with an External Wi-Fi Dongle

If your Yealink does not have built-in Wi-Fi, use a Yealink-supported USB Wi-Fi dongle (for example, the WF50 or WF40).

1. Plug the Yealink Wi-Fi dongle into the USB port on the back of the phone.
2. On the idle screen, open Menu > Basic > Wi-Fi (or Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Wi-Fi).
3. Set Wi-Fi to On.
4. Press Save.

Then follow steps 2–7 of the built-in section above to pick a network and enter the password.

Yealink Wi-Fi FAQ

Which Yealink models have built-in Wi-Fi?

Built-in Wi-Fi is included on Yealink T54W, T57W, T58A, and several other -W (“wireless”) models. If your model does not end in -W and you are not sure, check the Yealink datasheet for your phone or contact EMAK Telecom support.

Which Wi-Fi dongles work with Yealink phones?

The Yealink WF50 and WF40 are the standard supported dongles. Third-party USB Wi-Fi adapters generally will not work — the Yealink firmware only recognizes Yealink-branded dongles.

Why can’t my Yealink see my Wi-Fi network?

Most Yealink Wi-Fi adapters only support 2.4 GHz networks. If your network is 5 GHz only, the phone will not see it. Either enable a 2.4 GHz SSID on your router, or move the phone closer to a router that broadcasts both bands.

Can I switch between Ethernet and Wi-Fi?

Yes — but most Yealink phones use only one connection at a time. After enabling Wi-Fi and joining a network, unplug the Ethernet cable so the phone uses Wi-Fi as its primary connection. If you plug Ethernet back in, the phone will usually prefer the wired connection.