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Wi-Fi Settings, to a Wireless Access Point

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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 (WAP). Wi‑Fi Direct creates a direct connection between two or more devices using Wi‑Fi. Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS. 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 (WAP), displays. • If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device is not connected to it, displays. It may also display if there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP). Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS. 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 > CONNECTIONS. 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 or IP settings. 5. Tap CONNECT to store the new connection and connect to your target WAP. Settings 58 Wi‑Fi Settings

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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
(WAP).
Wi‑Fi Direct creates a direct
connection between two or
more devices using Wi‑Fi.
Turn Wi-²i On or O³
Turning Wi-²i on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. ²rom a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
CONNECTIONS
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
ON/OFF
to turn Wi-²i on
or o³.
Wi-²i Status Indicators
Status bar icons show your current Wi-²i connection
status:
When Wi-²i is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP),
displays.
IF a Wi-²i access point is available, but your device
is not connected to it,
displays. It may also
display iF there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Scan and Connect to a Wi-²i
Network
1. ²rom a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
CONNECTIONS
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
ON/OFF
to turn Wi-²i on.
When Wi-²i is frst 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-²i Network
1. ²rom a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
CONNECTIONS
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
ON/OFF
to turn Wi-²i on.
3. Swipe to the bottom oF the screen and tap
Add Wi-Fi network
.
4. Enter inFormation about the Wi-²i network:
Network SSID
: Enter the name oF the Wi-²i
network.
Security
: Select a security option and enter
your password.
Show advanced options
: Tap iF you need
to add advanced options such as Proxy or
IP settings.
5. Tap
CONNECT
to store the new connection and
connect to your target WAP.