Wi-Fi

About Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity"and sometimes referred to as Wi-Fi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be Open (unsecured) as with many Hot Spots, or Secured, meaning you need to sign in with a password.

Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.

1.From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on or off.

Scanning and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

1.From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the network you want to connect to.

When you select an open network, you are automatically connected to the network.

Enter a wireless password if necessary.

Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

1.From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Wi-Fi > Add Wi-Fi network.

3.Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

Tap Network SSID to enter the name of the Wi-Fi network.

Tap the Security field and select a security option. This must match the current security setting on your target WAP. If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s password.

Tap Show advanced options, if you need to add advanced options such as Proxy settings, IP settings, or Key management.

4.Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to your target WAP.

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Samsung GH68-40785A manual Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the network you want to connect to