Connecting to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at
distances of up to 330 feet (100 meters), depending on the Wi-Fi router and
your surroundings .
Turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1 . From the home screen, tap
2 . Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position to turn on Wi-Fi .
3 . Tap a network name to connect to it .
4 . If the network is secured, enter the password and tap Connect .
Note: Your tablet automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi networks
when they are in range .
Get notified of open networks
1 . From the home screen, tap
2 . Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position .
3 . Tap
> Advanced .
4 . Check Network notification .
When Wi-Fi is on, you will receive notifications in the Status and notification
bar when your tablet detects an open Wi-Fi network . Uncheck the option to
turn off notifications .
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> Settings > Wi-Fi .
> Settings > Wi-Fi .
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES
Add a Wi-Fi network
You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name
(SSID), or to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of range . To connect
to a secured network, you first need to get the security details from the
network's administrator .
1 . From the home screen, tap
2 . Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position .
3 . Tap
.
4 . Enter the network SSID (name) . If necessary, enter security or other
network configuration details .
5 . Tap Save .
Forget a Wi-Fi network
You can make your tablet forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that
you added – for example, if you don't want the tablet to connect to it
automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use .
1 . From the home screen, tap
2 . Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position .
3 . Tap the Wi-Fi network name and then tap Forget .
Adjusting advanced Wi-Fi settings
1 . From the home screen, tap
2 . Tap
> Advanced to adjust the following settings .
• Network notification: Get notifications in the Status and notification bar
when Wi-Fi is on and an open network is available .
CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES
> Settings > Wi-Fi .
> Settings > Wi-Fi .
> Settings > Wi-Fi .
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