Samsung 8.9 - Manual (Page 90)

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2. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Your device automatically
scans for available Wireless Access Points.
3. When the scan is complete, touch a Wi-Fi network to
connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open, your device
automatically connects. If the Wi-Fi network is secured,
enter the password at the prompt to connect.
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Wireless and networks ➔ Wi-Fi settings.
2. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On.
3. Touch Add Wi-Fi network, then enter information about the
network:
• Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access
Point (WAP).
• Security: Select the type of security used by the WAP.
• Password: If the WAP is secured, enter the password or hex key.
• Proxy settings: Select a value.
• IP settings: Select a value.
Note: Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP, additional
network information may be required.
4. Touch Save to save the settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for Wi-Fi Direct.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔
Wireless and network ➔ Wi-Fi Direct settings.
2. If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a prompt
will display Current network will be disconnected. Tap OK to
continue.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. A check mark is displayed indicating that
Wi-Fi Direct is active.
4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 on the other device you want to connect
with.
5. Once the device you want to connect to is displayed, tap
on it.