Samsung GH68-32785A Connections, Configuring Wi-Fi Settings, Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

Section 10: Connections

Your phone includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices, via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN and Dial Up Networking.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to:

•Access the internet for browsing, or to send or receive email.

•Access your corporate network.

•Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling.

Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured, as with most hotspots), or Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials). Your phone supports the 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi protocol.

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings

Configure your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. (For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi settings” on page 105.)

Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone automatically searches for available, in- range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).

Turning Wi-Fi On

1.From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display the Notification Panel.

2.Touch Wi-Fito turn Wi-Fi On.

Turning Wi-Fi Off

1.From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display the Notification Panel.

2.Touch Wi-Fito turn Wi-Fi Off.

Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen.

1.From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display the Notification Panel.

2.Touch Wi-Fito turn Wi-Fi On.

3.When your phone completes a scan, touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open, you will be automatically connected. If the Wi-Fi network is secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.

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