Wi-Fi 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 (AP).
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range APs.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
On/Off
to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi
connection status:
•
When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a wireless Access Point,
Wi-Fi active
is displayed in the Status bar.
•
If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
device is not connected to it,
Wi-Fi available
is displayed. It may also display if there is a
communication issue with the target wireless
Access Point.
Wi-Fi Networks
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
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 turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays 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
To 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. Swipe 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
: Add advanced
options such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap
Connect
to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
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Wi-Fi Settings