User manual
Table Of Contents
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A User manual
- Contents
- Get started
- Camera and Gallery
- Apps
- Settings
- Access Settings
- Connections
- Sound
- Notifications
- Display
- Device maintenance
- Lock screen and security
- Screen lock types
- Google Play Protect
- Find My Mobile
- Security update
- Install unknown apps
- Secure Folder
- Encrypt SD card
- Factory data reset password
- Set up SIM card lock
- View passwords
- Security update service
- Device administration
- Credential storage
- Strong protection
- Advanced security settings
- Location
- App permissions
- Send diagnostic data
- Accounts
- Accessibility
- Other settings
- Learn more
- Legal information
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Settings
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Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network
If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can still connect to it by
entering the information manually.
Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name and password before you begin.
1.
From Settings, tap
Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap
Add network at the bottom of the list.
3. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Type the exact name of the network.
• Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password if
required.
• Auto reconnect: Choose this option if you want to automatically reconnect to
this network whenever you are in range.
• Advanced: Add any advanced options, such as IP and Proxy settings.
4. Tap Save.
Advanced Wi-Fi settings
You can configure connections to various types of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots,
manage saved networks and look up your device's network addresses.
1.
From Settings, tap
Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Advanced.
• Switch to mobile data: When enabled, your device will switch to mobile data
whenever the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong,
it switches back to Wi-Fi.
• Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Turn on Wi-Fi in frequently-used locations.
• Network notification: Receive notifications when open networks in range are
detected.
• Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to auto
reconnect to or forget individual networks.
• Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on
or off.