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Wi‑Fi, Wi-Fi Status Indicators, Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

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Wi-Fi 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 wireless 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 (AP), 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 (AP). 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. Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network manually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap More > Add network. 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: • Enter network name: 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 AP. Settings 52 Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi±
Wi-²i is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-²i
communication requires access
to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Turn Wi-±i On or O³
Turning Wi-±i on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
1. ±rom a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
 
Settings
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
On/O³
to turn Wi-±i on
or o³.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-±i
connection status:
•
When Wi-±i is connected, active, and
communicating with a wireless Access Point (AP),
Wi-Fi active
is displayed in the Status bar.
•
IF a Wi-±i 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 (AP).
Wi-±i Networks
To scan For a Wi-±i network and connect to it:
1. ±rom a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
 
Settings
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
On/O³
to turn Wi-±i on.
•
When Wi-±i 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.
Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
You can connect your device to a Wi-±i network
manually.
1. ±rom a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
 
Settings
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
On/O³
to turn Wi-±i on.
3. Tap
More
>
Add network
.
4. Enter inFormation about the Wi-±i network:
•
Enter network name:
Enter the name oF the
Wi-±i 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 AP.
Settings
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Wi Fi