Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

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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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