Samsung Galaxy S III - Manual (Page 156)

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5. Tap Save to store the new information and connect to
your target WAP.
Note: The next time your device connects to a previously
accessed or secured wireless network, you are not
prompted to enter the WAP key again, unless you reset
your device back to its factory default settings.
Turning Wi-Fi Off
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi
field, to turn Wi-Fi OFF .
Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth can cause an added drain to your battery and
reduce your use times.
Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Scan.
All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
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 Wi-Fi is active but there is a
communication issue with the target Wireless
Access Point (WAP).
Displays when connected to another device using
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi
Direct” on page 151.
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up
many of your device’s Wi-Fi service, including:
• Network notification when an open network is available
• Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy
• Checking for Wi-Fi Internet service
• Automatically connecting to an AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot when detected
• Specifying your Wi-Fi frequency band
• Viewing your device’s MAC and IP Address
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