Samsung Galaxy Prevail SPH-M820 User Manual page 167

If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP's
password. The
show password option
password as you type it instead of only showing
asterisks (****).
Tap to store the new information and
Save
connect to your target network.
Note:
The next time your device connects to a previously
accessed or secured wireless network, you are not
prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless
you reset your device back to its factory default settings.
To manually scan for a Wi-Fi network:
1.
Press
>
Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
2. Press and tap
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status
at a glance:
– Wi-Fi is connected and active.
– Wi-Fi active but there is a communication
issue with the target Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
, reveals the
and tap
>
.
Scan
Using the Wi-Fi Settings Menu
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced
up many of your device's Wi-Fi service, including:
Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy
Viewing your device's MAC Address
Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP
To access the Wi-Fi Settings menu:
1.
Press >
Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings
2.
Press and tap
3.
Select one of the following settings:
Wi-Fi sleep policy: specifiies when to switch from
Wi-Fi to mobile data.
MAC address: a unique identifier assigned to the
network adapter or network interface card by the
manufacturer for identification.
– or –
Configure the IP settings, such as: Proxy, Port, Use
static IP, IP adress, Gateway, Netmask, DNS 1,
and DNS 2.
3B. Web and Data Services
menu allows you to set
and tap >
.
.
Advanced
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