Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
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).
Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct
connection between two or
more devices using Wi-Fi.
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
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
These Status bar icons display 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
Wi-Fi Networks
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device
•
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
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.
4. To manually scan for networks, tap
More options > Scan.
Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
To manually connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap
Add Wi-Fi network.
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
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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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