Section 6: Connections; Wi-Fi - Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 User Manual

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.
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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
2. Under Wireless and networks, tap
Wi-Fi ON, and then tap
– or –
1. Swipe the top of the screen downward to display
the Notification Panel.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi Quick Setting button to turn
Wi-Fi ON/OFF. (When enabled, the Wi-Fi icon is
highlighted green.)
(Apps) (Settings).
to turn
(Wi-Fi).