How to activate and access with the Wi-Fi and WPS (secure connection) function of your Samsung Galaxy S3

Do you need to know how to turn WPS Android on and off? In this new chapter of our Guide for Android, we will learn how to configure various aspects of the Wi-Fi your phone Samsung Galaxy S3and an procedure that will serve you for many other Galaxy series devices and that will allow you to adjust the connection to wireless network that I supply you Internet.

Also, one of those Tricks will consist of the connection a a point de access with a Wi-Fi connection safe, with protected configuration, also called WPS.

Through your Galaxy S3 terminal it is possible to connect to the Internet or to any other network device in any place where a wireless mobile access point is available.

This is because the phone uses a non-harmonized frequency and is designed for use in all European countries. Network WiFi (wireless local area network) can operate in the European Union without restrictions indoors, but cannot operate abroad.

Activate and work with the Wi-Fi function

In the app list on your Galaxy S3, select Settings, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.

Be careful: the Wi-Fi function will remain operational in the background, consuming battery power. To conserve battery power, turn on the feature only when needed.

Find a Wi-Fi hotspot and connect to it

This will be the most common method to connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot.

• In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi.
• Then the device will search for Wi-Fi access points automatically.
• Select a known access point.
• Enter the password of the access point (if necessary) which will be provided to you by the owner of the Wi-Fi network (a home, an office, a hotel reception, etc.).
• Select Connect.

Add a Wi-Fi hotspot manually

If we know exactly the Wi-Fi access point you want to access, follow these steps:

• In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi → Add Wi-Fi network.
• Enter the SSID of the access point and select a security type.
• The SSID is a code of up to 32 characters (alphanumeric) that is the name of the wireless network.
• Define the security settings based on the selected security type, and then select Save.

Connect to a Wi-Fi access point with Protected Setup (WPS)

Let's see how to connect to a protected access point with a WPS button or PIN. In order to use this method, the wireless access point must have a WPS button.

Connect with a WPS button

• In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi.
• Press the Option key and select WPS Push Button.
• Please press the WPS button on the access point within 2 minutes.
• Connect with a WPS PIN
• In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi.
• Press the Option key and select W PIN Entry.
• At the access point, enter the device PIN.

Define static IP settings

Sometimes you need to connect to a fixed IP. Let's finally look at this procedure that will be required by many users who need to connect to a static network.

• In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi.
• Select an access point → Show advanced options.
• Select IP Settings from the dropdown menu.
• Select Static.
• Allows the device the option to change the IP settings.
• Select Connect.

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