Samsung SGH-I997ZKAATT - Manual (Page 137)

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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 and Off
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned on. When Wi-Fi is
on, your device is 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 or deactivate the feature. A
green checkmark indicates that Wi-Fi is active. Tap the
green checkmark if you want to deactivate Wi-Fi.
When you turn Wi-Fi on, 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.