Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct - Samsung Galaxy TabS User Manual

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
> Connections tab.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Connections tab.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device will
automatically scan for available networks and
display 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.
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To manually scan for networks, tap Scan.
Settings
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Manually Connect to a
Wi-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Connections tab.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
•
Tap Network SSID to enter the name of the
Wi-Fi network.
•
Tap the Security field and select a security
option. This must match the current security
setting on your target WAP. If secured, you will
also need to enter your WAP's password.
•
Tap Show advanced options, if you need to
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.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
These Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi
connection status:
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active,
and communicating with a Wireless Access
Point (WAP).
A Wi-Fi access point is available, but you
are not connected to it. It may also display
if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Apps > Settings
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct