Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual page 283

The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the
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router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For
password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider.
Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected.
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Manually Scan for Wi-Fi Networks
To update the list of available Wi-Fi networks, perform a manual scan.
■ From Wi-Fi settings, tap Scan.
 The list of available Wi-Fi networks is updated.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network via WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a network security standard that allows you to easily secure a wireless
network connection between your phone and a router.
To connect using a WPS button:
1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap Menu
2. Tap the WPS button on your router.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
To connect using a Personal Identification Number (PIN):
1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap Menu
2. Enter the PIN displayed on your router.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
The advanced Wi-Fi settings menu lets you set up and manage wireless access points.
● Enable Notification When Open Networks Are Available: From Wi-Fi settings, tap Menu
> Advanced > Network notification.
The setting is available when Wi-Fi is turned on.
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Tap Network notification to turn the option on or off.
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● Set Timing for Pausing a Connection: From Wi-Fi settings, tap Menu
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep and then select a setting.
● Allow Background Scanning for Wi-Fi Networks (Even When Wi-Fi Is Turned Off): From Wi-
Fi settings, tap Menu
Settings
> WPS push button.
> WPS PIN entry.
> Advanced > Always allow scanning to turn the option on or off.
> Advanced >
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