Galaxy Tab PRO. WiFi

Section 7: Connections
Your device includes features to connect to the internet and
to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides
access to local area networks. Use your device’s Wi-Fi
feature to:
• Access the internet for browsing or to send and receive email.
• Access your corporate network.
• Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless
Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured, as with
most hotspots) or Secured (requiring you to provide login
credentials). Your device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn
Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for
available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
From the Notification Panel
1. From any screen, touch the top of the screen and
swipe downward. The Notification Panel displays.
2. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi ON (green) or OFF (grey).
From Settings
1. From a Home screen, touch
Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.
➔
Settings ➔
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON
OFF
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Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for and
displays available Wi-Fi connections.
1. From any screen, touch the top of the screen and
swipe downward. The Notification Panel displays.
2. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi ON (green). Your device
begins scanning for available Wireless Access Points.
Note: To begin a new scan for available WAPs, touch Scan.
3. When the scan is complete, touch a Wi-Fi network to
connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open (unsecured), your
device automatically connects. If the Wi-Fi network is
secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.
Tip: You can have your device automatically notify you of
available networks. See Network notification under “Wi-Fi
Settings” on page 72.
Note: When Wi-Fi is on,
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is displayed on the Status Bar.
Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1. From a Home screen, touch
Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.
➔
Settings ➔
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON
.
3. Touch Add Wi-Fi network and enter the following:
• Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access
Point (WAP).
• Security: Select the type of security used by the WAP.
Note: Depending on the security protocol used by the WAP,
additional network information may be required, such as
a password.
• Password: If the WAP is secured, enter the password or
hex key.
4. Touch Connect.
Wi-Fi Settings
– Wi-Fi timer: Specify the Starting time and the Ending
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your
device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Settings ➔
Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON
.
3. Touch Menu for options:
• Advanced
– Network notification: Receive a notification when new
Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are available.
– Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks by alphabet or RSSI (received
signal strength indicator).
– Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect
from Wi-Fi.
time for Wi-Fi to be automatically connected.
– Install certificates: Install authentication certificates.
– MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is
required when connecting to some secured networks (not
configurable).
– IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable).
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your tablet to set up a
PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment
(not configurable).
• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks, and
other settings.
– Always allow scanning: Allow Google location service and
other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
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