Wi-Fi Settings And Wi-Fi Direct - Samsung GALAXY GrandPrime User Manual

Wi-Fi Settings 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
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,
also display if there is a communication issue
with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Settings
Apps >
displays. It may
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Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network
Connect to an available Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
4. 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.
• To manually scan for networks, drag the main
Wi-Fi screen down.
Manually Connect to a
Wi-Fi Network
Manually set up and connect 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. Tap MORE > Add network, and enter information
about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: 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 IP settings or
Proxy settings.
4. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.
Apps >
Apps >
Wi-Fi Settings and Wi-Fi Direct