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
- On the idle screen, open Menu > Basic > Wi-Fi. On some models the path is Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Choose Available Network(s).
- Press Enter.
- Pick the Wi-Fi network you want to join.
- Press Connect.
- Enter the Wi-Fi password.
- 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).
- Plug the Yealink Wi-Fi dongle into the USB port on the back of the phone.
- On the idle screen, open Menu > Basic > Wi-Fi (or Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Wi-Fi).
- Set Wi-Fi to On.
- 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.