Samsung SGH-I497ZSAATT Finding Wi-Fi Networks, Turning Wi-Fi On or Off, Turning Wi-Fi Off

Finding Wi-Fi Networks

You can have your device automatically notify you of available networks. For more information, refer to “Advanced Settings” on page 174.

Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

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

Turning Wi-Fi On

1.From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar. The Status Details displays.

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

Turning Wi-Fi Off

1.From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar. The Status Details displays.

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

Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

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

1.From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar. The Status Details displays.

2.Touch Wi-Fito turn Wi-Fi On. Your device automatically scans for available Wireless Access Points.

3.When the scan is complete, touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open, your device automatically connects. If the Wi-Fi network is secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually

1.From a Home screen, touch Apps

➔ Settings.

2.Under Wireless and network, on the Wi-Fi tab, touch the

OFF / ON icon to turn Wi-Fi on.

3.Touch Add Wi-Fi network, then enter network information:

• Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access Point (WAP).

• Security: Select the type of security used by the WAP.

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