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a.
You may want the tablet to forget a
network if you don’t want to connect
automatically or if you no longer use
the network.
b.
Modify a network’s settings to change
the password or to configure its
advanced options (i.e., Proxy and
static IP settings). Networks are
configured by default to not use proxy
servers and to use automatic IP
addressing. Proxy settings need to be
added for each individual Wi-Fi
network.
Adding a Network Manually
Some Wi-Fi networks are configured so that the
tablet cannot detect them automatically. These
networks need to be added manually.
Under
Wireless & Networks,
tap
Wi-Fi
to
select it.
1.
Tap the”
+
” icon found in the upper right of
the screen to open the
Add Network
settings.
2.
Enter the SSID (name) of the network. If
necessary, enter security or other network
configuration details.
3.
Tap
Save.
The information about the network is saved.
Your tablet will connect to this network
automatically the next time you come within
range.
Set Advanced Wi-Fi Options
Under
Wireless & Networks,
tap
Wi-Fi
to
select it. Tap the Menu icon and choose
Advanced
.
These are the settings you can adjust:
•
Network notification:
By default, when
Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the
Status bar when your device detects an
open Wi-Fi network. Uncheck this option
to turn off notifications
•
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep:
To conserve
mobile data usage, your device stays
connected to Wi-Fi when the screen goes to
sleep.
Tap this option to change this default
behavior: either to stay connected to Wi-Fi
