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Wi-Fi Settings
Settings
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).
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
Apps
>
Settings
.
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
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
ON/OFF
to turn Wi-Fi on.
When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device will
automatically scan for available networks and
display 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
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
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
add advanced options such as Proxy settings
or IP settings, or Key management.
5. Tap
CONNECT
to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.
Wi-Fi Settings