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Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi DirectSettings
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.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Scan and 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. When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device will
automatically scan for available networks and
display them.
4. 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.
•
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. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
•
Tap Network SSID to enter the name of the
Wi-Fi network.
•
Tap the Security field and select a security
option and enter your password.
•
Tap Show advanced options 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 WAP.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
These Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi
connection status:
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active,
and communicating with a Wireless Access
Point (WAP).
A Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
device is not connected to it. It may also
display if there is a communication issue
with the target Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct