Samsung GALAXY Tab SGH-I987 User Manual

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Connections 93

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.

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

Wireless

and network

Wi-Fi settings.

2.

Tap the Wi-Fi field to deactivate the feature. The green

checkmark will be removed.

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

Wireless

and network

Wi-Fi settings.

2.

Press

Scan.

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