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Wi-fi – Samsung SGH-I897ZKMATT User Manual

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Wi-Fi

About Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity"and sometimes referred to as
wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11 wireless
specification to transmit and receive wireless data. Wi-Fi
communication requires access to an existing and accessible
Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be Open
(unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring
knowledge of the Router name and password).

Turning Wi-Fi On

By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi
on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible
in-range WAPs.

1.

From the Home screen, tap

Settings

Wireless

and network

Wi-Fi settings.

2.

Tap the Wi-Fi field to activate the feature. A green

checkmark indicates that Wi-Fi is active. The device will

scan for available in-range wireless networks and display

them under Wi-Fi networks on the same screen.

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

1.

From the Home screen, tap

Settings

Wireless

and network

Wi-Fi settings.

The network names and security settings (Open network or

Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are

displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

2.

Tap the network you want to connect to.

Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected

to the network.

3.

Enter a wireless password if necessary.

Manually add your new network connection

1.

Tap Add Wi-Fi network.

2.

Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wireless

Access Point.

3.

Tap the Security field and select a security option. This

must match the current security setting on your target

WAP.

4.

If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s

password.

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