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Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status:
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Displays when Wi-Fi is active and there is an available
open wireless network.
Displays when Wi-Fi is configured for a direct
connection to another compatible device in the same
direct communication mode.
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of
the device’s Wi-Fi services, including:
•
Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy
•
Viewing the device’s MAC Address
•
Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static P
To access the Wi-Fi Advanced Settings menu:
1.
Press
and then tap
(
Settings
)
Wireless and network
Wi-Fi settings
.
2.
Press
and then tap
Advanced
.
Tethering
This option allows you to share your phone’s mobile data
connection via a direct USB connection between your phone and
computer.
Note:
You can also create a wireless access point that can be used by multiple
computers. For more information, refer to
“Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot”
on
page 159.
Note:
You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer while
using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers
are required, navigate to
http://www.samsung.ca
and select Support
Downloads.
1.
Press
and then tap
(
Settings
)
Wireless and network
Tethering and portable hotspot
.
2.
Connect the USB cable between your computer and your
phone.
3.
Tap
USB tethering
from the Tethering menu. This places a
green check mark next to the entry and activates the
feature. The Tethering active icon
appears in the
Status bar.