Manually Add a New Network Connection

1.Tap Add Wi-Fi network.

2.Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless Access Point).

3.Tap the Security field and select a security option. This must match the current security setting on your target WAP.

4.Enter your WAP’s password if the WAP is secure.

5.Tap Save to store the new information and connect to the target WAP.

Note: No prompt to enter the WAP key displays if this is the second time to connect to a previously accessed or secured wireless network. The WAP key is required when the device is reset using factory default settings.

Deactivating Wi-Fi

1.Press and then tap

(Settings) Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings.

2.Tap the Wi-Fifield to deactivate the feature. The checkmark grays.

– or –

Activate and Deactiavte Wi-Fi from the Notification bar.

Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can reduce battery life and use times.

Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network

1.Press and then tap

(Settings) Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings.

2.Press and then tap Scan.

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status:

Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Displays when Wi-Fi is active and there is an available open wireless network.

Wi-Fi Advanced Settings

The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of the device’s Wi-Fi services, including:

Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy

Viewing the device’s MAC Address

Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP

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Samsung GH68-37463A Manually Add a New Network Connection, Deactivating Wi-Fi, Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network