How to Connect Your SmartPhone and Tablets To Wi-Fi Network

Most tablets and smartphones can only connect to the Internet through Wi-Fi, so it’s essential that you know how to access and change the Wi-Fi settings on your tablet.

In this article, we will take you step-by-step through the Wi-Fi connection process.

Note that instructions for some models may vary slightly from our guidelines because of small differences among interfaces and operating systems. If in doubt, access Settings, locate a Wi-Fi or wireless networks area, and select your wireless network.

Connect Your Android SmartPhones/Tablets To Wi-Fi Network

To access the Wi-Fi settings on a tablet/smartphone that runs Android, you can either touch the Settings icon on the Home screen or open up the App screen and select Settings. Next, touch Wireless & Networks and select Wi-Fi.

If your tablet runs Android 4.0, you’ll also need to slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position. Click WiFi Settings and your tablet will then scan the area for available wireless networks.

If you see a lock icon next to the name, you’ll need to know the security credentials to connect to it.

To connect to a specific network, touch the network name, and if prompted, enter the password for the network.



You can also add a Wi-Fi network to your device’s list so that it will remember the credentials and automatically connect to it when the network is in range.

To do so, navigate to the Wi-Fi Settings and select Add Network.

Enter the network name, sometimes referred to as the SSID (Service Set Identifier), and select Save.

If you want your tablet to no longer automatically connect to a network, open the Wi-Fi Settings screen, touch the network name, and select Forget from the dialog box.

Connect Your iPad/iPhone To Wi-Fi Network

With the iPad/iPhone, you can click the Settings app and select Wi-Fi.

If the Wi-Fi is turned off, touch the On/Off icon to switch it to the On position.

Your iPad will then scan for available networks and display them under Choose A Network Touch the name of your preferred connection, and if it’s password-protected, enter the password.



You’ll know if a Wi-Fi network is password-protected if a padlock icon appears next to the network’s name.

When the iPad is connected, the Wi-Fi icon next to the network name will turn blue.

In the Wi-Fi menu, you’ll be able to see the signal strength of the various networks.