Samsung SCH-R960 User Manual Us Cellular Sch-r960 Galaxy Mega Jb English User - Page 98

Section 7: Connections This section describes the various connections your phone can make including accessing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC. Wi-Fi About Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity" and sometimes referred to as wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11 wireless specification to transmit and receive wireless data. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing and accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be Open (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring knowledge of the Router name and password). Turning Wi-Fi On By default, your device's Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi. 2. Touch the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi field, to turn Wi-Fi ON . Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. 2. Touch the network you want to connect to. Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. 3. Enter a wireless password if necessary. Connections 93