Wi-Fi - Samsung Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I897 User Manual

Wi-Fi

About Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity"and sometimes referred to as
wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11 wireless
specification to transmit and receive wireless data. Wi-Fi
communication requires access to an existing and accessible
Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be Open
(unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring
knowledge of the Router name and password).
Turning Wi-Fi On
By default, your device's Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi
on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible
in-range WAPs.
From the Home screen, tap
1.
and network Wi-Fi settings.
Tap the Wi-Fi field to activate the feature. A green
2.
checkmark indicates that Wi-Fi is active. The device will
scan for available in-range wireless networks and display
them under Wi-Fi networks on the same screen.
Settings Wireless
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
From the Home screen, tap
1.
and network Wi-Fi settings.
The network names and security settings (Open network or
Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are
displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
Tap the network you want to connect to.
2.
Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected
to the network.
Enter a wireless password if necessary.
3.
Manually add your new network connection
1. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wireless
2.
Access Point.
Tap the Security field and select a security option. This
3.
must match the current security setting on your target
WAP.
If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP's
4.
password.
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