Samsung Tab3 Finding Wi-Fi Networks, Turning Wi-Fi On or Off, Access your corporate network

Section 6: Connections

This section describes the various connections your device can make, including accessing the Internet with your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting to your PC.

Wi-Fi

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

•Access the Internet for browsing or to send and 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 device supports the 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi protocol.

Finding Wi-Fi Networks

You can have your device automatically notify you of available networks. For more information, refer to “Configuring Wi-Fi Settings” on page 80.

Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for available WAPs (Wireless Access Points).

1.From a Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔ (Settings).

2.Under Wireless and networks , tap to turn

Wi-Fi ON, and then tap (Wi-Fi).

– or –

1.Swipe the top of the screen downward to display the Notification Panel.

2.Tap the Wi-FiQuick Setting button to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. (When enabled, the Wi-Fi icon is highlighted green.)

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