Wi-Fi - Samsung Galaxy Note PRO User Manual

Wi-Fi

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).
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection
status:
•
When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP), displays.
•
If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device
is not connected to it,
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Settings
Apps >
displays. It may also
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
•
When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device will
automatically scan for available networks and
display them.
•
To manually scan for networks, tap
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
•
When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a
Wi-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
•
Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
•
Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
•
Show advanced options: Tap if you need to
add advanced options such as Proxy settings,
IP settings, or Key management.
5. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.
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