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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Add a Wi-Fi Network

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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Add a Wi-Fi Network

Here's how to connect your Galaxy S8 / S8+ to a Wi-Fi network.

Connect to an Available Wi-Fi Network

  1. From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps.
    These instructions apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections
    Wi-Fi
    .
  3. Ensure the Wi-Fi switch is turned on Switch On then tap the preferred Wi-Fi network.
    If the preferred network isn't listed, it can be added manually.
  4. If prompted, enter the appropriate password then tap
    Connect
    .
    To view the password as it is being entered, tap the
    Show password icon
     Show password.

Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Wi-Fi network info is required to complete several steps. Refer to the network admin for assistance.
  1. From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps.
    These instructions apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections
    Wi-Fi
    .
  3. Ensure the Wi-Fi switch is turned on Switch On.
  4. Tap
    Add network
    .
  5. From the Network name field, enter the appropriate name.
  6. From the Security field, tap the
    Dropdown menu
     Drop down menu icon.
  7. Tap one of the following security options:
    • None
    • WEP
    • WPA / WPA2 / FT PSK
    • 802.1x EAP
  8. From the Password field, enter the appropriate password.
    To view the password as it is being entered, tap the
    Show password icon
     Show password.
  9. Ensure additional settings (e.g. EAP method, Phase 2 authentication, CA certificate, etc.) are configured appropriately (if applicable) then tap
    Connect
    .