Using iPhone's WiFi

I 'd like to have access to internet through my iPhone 4, but without using my carrier's services, because i only have 100MB for free. So, i have to use my home's WiFi. I know that i should turn the WiFi on from the "settings", but it's not enough. I should do something more from settings, but i don't know what. Please help me. Thanks a lot.

Turn wi-fi on and connect to the network.
Have a look at the manual:
iPhone User Guide (For iOS 4.2 and 4.3 Software)

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