Samsung Tab4 Connections, Turn Wi-Fi On or Off, Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Section 7: Connections

Your device includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks.

Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi networks can be Open (unsecured), or Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials).

Your device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n.

Turn 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).

From the Notification Panel

1.From any screen, touch the top of the screen and swipe downward. The Notification Panel displays.

2.Touch Wi-Fito turn Wi-Fi ON (green) or OFF (grey).

From Settings

1.From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.

2.Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON or

OFF .

Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

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

1.From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.

2.Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON .

3.When your device 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.

Note: To begin a new scan for available WAPs, touch Scan.

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