How To Use WiFi On Samsung Galaxy S3

Amarnath Natarajan
12 years ago
Categories: Gadgets
Tags: Android, Connect, Galaxy, Galaxy S3, Samsung, Settings, WiFi

Learn how to use Wi-Fi on Samsung Galaxy S3. You can use your Samsung Galaxy S3s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors. Follow the simple steps below.

How to activate WiFi Feature

• In the application list, select Settings and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.
• The Wi-Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the feature only when needed.

How to find and connect to a Wi-Fi AP

• In the application list, select Settings, andthen Wi-Fi. Your device searches for available Wi-Fi APs automatically.
• Select an AP.
  • Enter the password for the AP (if necessary).
  • Select Connect.

How to add a Wi-Fi AP manually

• In the application list, select Settings, Wi-Fi, and then select Add network.
• Enter an SSID for the AP and select a security type.
• Set the security settings according to the security type you selected, and then select Save.

How to connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a protected setup

• You can connect to a secured AP with a WPS button or WPS PIN. To use this method, your wireless access point must have a WPS button.

Connect with a WPS button

• In the application list, select Settings, and then Wi-Fi.
• Select an AP that has WPS available, and then select Show advanced options.
• Select the WPS drop-down menu.
• Select Push button, Connect.
• Press the WPS button on the AP within 2 minutes.

Connect with a WPS PIN

• In the application list, select Settings, and then Wi-Fi.
• Select an AP that has WPS available, and then select Show advanced options.
• Select the WPS drop-down menu.
• Select PIN from access point to enter a WPS PIN of the AP or select PIN from this device to use a WPS PIN of your device.
• Select Connect.
• On the AP, press the WPS button or enter the PIN of your device.

Set the static IP settings

• In the application list, select Settings, and then Wi-Fi.
• Select an AP, Show advanced options.
• Select the IP settings drop-down menu.
• Select Static.
• Change the IP settings.
• Select Connect.