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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G / Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G - Add a Wi-Fi Network

2026-10-22 22:10:04.551

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G / Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G - Add a Wi-Fi Network

Here's how to add a Wi-Fi network to your Galaxy S21 5G / Galaxy S21+ 5G / Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.

Connect to an Available Wi-Fi Network

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections
    Wi-Fi
    .
  3. Ensure the Wi-Fi switch (upper-right) is turned on On Switch icon.
  4. From the 'Available networks' section, tap the preferred Wi-Fi network.
    If the preferred network isn't listed, it can be added manually.
  5. If presented, enter the appropriate password then tap
    Connect
    .
    To view the password as it is being entered, tap the
    Show password icon
    Show Password icon.

Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections
    Wi-Fi
    .
  3. Ensure the Wi-Fi switch (upper-right) is turned on On Switch icon.
  4. Tap
    Add network
    (at the bottom).
  5. From the 'Network name' field, enter the appropriate name.
  6. Tap
    Security
    then select the appropriate security option:
    If using an Open network (Enhanced Open), skip to step 10.
    • Open
    • Enhanced Open
    • WEP
    • WPA/WPA2-Personal
    • WPA3-Personal
    • WPA/WPA2/-Enterprise
    • WPA3-Enterprise
  7. From the Password field, enter the appropriate password.
    To view the password as it is being entered, tap the
    Show password icon
    Show password icon.
  8. Ensure additional settings (e.g., EAP method, CA certificate, etc.) are configured appropriately (if applicable) then tap
    Save
    .