Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 User Manual

 

When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a wireless Access Point, 

Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar. 

 

If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your 
device is not connected to it, 

is displayed. It may also display if there is a 
communication issue with the target wireless 
Access Point. 

Wi-Fi  

Wi-Fi is a term used for certain 

types of Wireless Local Area 

Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 

communication requires access 

to a wireless Access Point (AP). 

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off 

Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover 
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs. 

1.  From a Home screen, tap 

Apps > 

Settings. 

2.  Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi 

on or off. 

Wi-Fi Status Indicators 

Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi 
connection status: 

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Wi-Fi Networks 

To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 

1.  From a Home screen, tap 

Apps > 

Settings. 

2.  Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. 

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When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device 
automatically scans for available networks and 
displays them. 

3.  Tap the network you want to connect to. 

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When you select an open network, you are 
automatically connected to the network. 
Otherwise, enter a password to connect. 

Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 

You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network 
manually. 

1.  From a Home screen, tap 

Apps >

Settings. 

 

2.  Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. 

3.  Tap More > Add network. 

4.  Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: 

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Enter network name: Enter the name of the 
Wi-Fi network. 

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Security: Select a security option and enter 
your password. 

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Show advanced options: Add advanced 
options such as IP settings and Proxy settings. 

5.  Tap Connect to store the new information and 

connect to your target wireless Access Point. 

Settings 

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Wi Fi