Unless you have an unlimited plan, you’ll need to connect to a WiFi network sooner or later. By doing so, you can save some mobile data, and hopefully, you’ll have enough to get to the end of your billing cycle. You have three options when it comes to connecting to any WiFi network.
You can use Quick Settings, Connection Settings, or by using a QR scanner. The more options you have, the better. That way, you can choose the best path at any given time.
How to Connect to WiFi Network Using Quick Settings
To connect to a WiFi network through Quick Settings, swipe down from the top of your display and enable the WiFi Settings. When it’s on, tap on the word WiFi. Here you’ll see a list of available networks. Tap on the network you want to connect to.
Once you’ve selected a network, you’ll need to enter a password. To ensure that you can see the password you’re entering, make sure the eye icon is not crossed out.
That way, you’ll see every character you enter and not dots. Below the password option, you’ll see additional options. For example, you have the Auto-reconnect option and some advanced options. You can make adjustments to options such as:
- IP settings
- Proxy
- Metered network
- MAC address type
- MAC address
How to Connect to a WiFi Network Using the Connection Settings – Galaxy S21
Just in case you’re having trouble connecting with the first method, you can always try the Connection Settings. Go to your phone’s Settings, followed by the Connections option.
Turn on the WiFi settings and tap on the work WiFi. Now, choose the WiFi network you want to connect to and type in the password. Don’t forget to tap on the Connect button.
How to Connect to a WiFi Network Using a QR Code – Galaxy S21
The easiest way to connect to a WiFi network is using a QR Code. To try this method out, swipe down from the top of your display and tap on the QR Code option in Quick Setting. Tap Ok. Point the camera so that it can scan the QR code. When the pop-up message appears, tap on it to connect to the network.
If you don’t see those options, you can also go to Settings > Connections > WiFi. Tap on the QR code icon at the top right and scan the QR code to log onto the network.
Conclusion
The more options you have for something, the better. You’re always doing something different on your phone, and by having more options, you can choose the one that best fits you at the moment.
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