Instruction Manual

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Section 6: Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi‑Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks.
Wi‑Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi‑Fi network. Wi‑Fi networks can be Open (unsecured), or
Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials).
Your device supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5.0GHz) Wi‑Fi protocols.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
When Wi‑Fi is turned on, your tablet will notify you of available Wi‑Fi networks, and you can connect to the Wi‑Fi
networks.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Connections tab.
2. Locate the Wi-Fi field and tap OFF/ON to turn Wi‑Fi on or off.
Tip: You can also quickly turn Wi-Fi on or off using Quick Settings. From a Home screen, sweep your finger
downward to display the Notification Panel. Tap the Wi-Fi button to turn Wi-Fi on (green) or off(gray).
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
When you turn on Wi‑Fi, your device searches for available Wi‑Fi connections and displays them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Connections tab.
2. Locate the Wi-Fi field and tap OFF/ON to turn Wi‑Fi on.
3. When your device completes a scan, tap a Wi‑Fi network to connect. If the Wi‑Fi network is open, you will
be automatically connected. If the Wi‑Fi network is secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.
Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Connections tab.
2. Locate the Wi-Fi field and tap OFF/ON to turn Wi‑Fi on.
3. On the pop‑up Wi‑Fi settings screen, tap Add Wi-Fi Network (below the scanned networks), then enter
these fields:
● Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the Wi‑Fi network.
● Security: Select the type of security used by the Wi‑Fi network.
● Password: If the network is secured, enter the password. Touch Show password to display it.
● Show advanced options: Select the Proxy settings and IPsettings for the network.
4. Tap Connect to save the settings and connect to thenetwork.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your Wi‑Fi connection status at aglance:
Displays when Wi‑Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless
Access Point (WAP).
Displays when there is a Wi‑Fi access point available but you are not
connected to it. May also display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Displays when connected to another device using Wi‑Fi Direct.
Auto network switch
Auto network switch allows your device to automatically switch between a Wi‑Fi network and a mobile network.
1. From the main Wi‑Fi screen, tap Auto network switch to create a check mark.
2. Tap OK to activate the feature.
Advanced Settings
Set up and manage wireless access points.
► From the main Wi‑Fi screen, tap Menu for options:
● Advanced:
— Network notifications: Send a notification when an open network is available.
— Passpoint: Connect to passpoint‑enabled Wi‑Fi Access Points automatically.
— Sort by: Sort available Wi‑Fi networks alphabetical or by signal strength.
— Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi‑Fi to mobile data for data communications
when the tablet goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out).
— Always allow scanning: Allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when
Wi‑Fi is turnedoff.
— Install certificates: Install certificates from a memory card.
— MAC address: View your device’s MAC address (not configurable).
— IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable).
● WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
● WPN PIN entry: View the PIN used by your tablet to set up a PIN‑secured connection to a Wi‑Fi router or
other equipment (not configurable).
● Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi‑Fi networks.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi‑Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi‑Fi, without a Wi‑Fi network or hotspot, and
without having to set up the connection.
For example, your tablet can use Wi‑Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi‑Fi Direct
devices. Many of the apps on your device provide options for sharing via Wi‑Fi Direct..
Turn Wi - Fi Direct On
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Connections tab.
2. Locate the Wi-Fi field and tap OFF/ON to turn Wi‑Fi on. (Wi‑Fimust be enabled to use Wi‑Fi Direct.)
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct to activate the feature.
Turn Wi-Fi Direct Off
1. From the main Wi‑Fi screen, tap Wi-Fi Direct to view connections.
2. Tap End connection to turn Wi‑Fi Direct off and terminate all Wi‑Fi Direct connections
Note: Turning Wi-Fi off also turns off Wi-Fi Direct and terminates all Wi-Fi Direct connections