Using the wi-fi settings menu – Samsung SPH-M820ZKABST User Manual

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

show password option

, reveals the

password as you type it instead of only showing
asterisks (****).

Tap

Save

to store the new information and

connect to your target network.

To manually scan for a Wi-Fi network:

1.

Press

>

and tap

>

Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.

2.

Press

and tap

Scan

.

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status
at a glance:

– Wi-Fi is connected and active.

– Wi-Fi active but there is a communication

issue with the target Wireless Access Point

(WAP).

Using the Wi-Fi Settings Menu

The

Wi-Fi settings - Advanced

menu allows you to set

up many of your device’s Wi-Fi service, including:

Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy

Viewing your device’s MAC Address

Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP

To access the Wi-Fi Settings menu:

1.

Press

>

and tap

>

Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings

.

2.

Press

and tap

Advanced

.

3.

Select one of the following settings:

Wi-Fi sleep policy: specifiies when to switch from
Wi-Fi to mobile data.

MAC address: a unique identifier assigned to the
network adapter or network interface card by the
manufacturer for identification.

– or –

Configure the IP settings, such as: Proxy, Port, Use
static IP, IP adress, Gateway, Netmask, DNS 1,

and DNS 2.

Note:

The next time your device connects to a previously
accessed or secured wireless network, you are not
prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless
you reset your device back to its factory default settings.

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