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Wi-Fi Settings
Settings
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 show 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 in the Status bar. It may also display
if there is a communication issue with the target
wireless Access Point.
Wi-Fi Networks
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
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
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
: Tap 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 Access Point.
