Your Android smartphone is capable of so much cool stuff that it's sometimes easy to forget that connecting to the Internet can cost you. You can save money by connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi and even save passwords to multiple Wi-Fi networks for easy connection at a later date. We'll show you how to setup Wi-Fi on your Android in this episode.
Tutorial Notes
· When you're in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot, such as at work or in a coffee shop, you can connect to that network using your Android smartphone and save your Madstar Mobile bill from skyrocketing.
· Keep in mind, however, that it is possible for others to see the data that is being sent back and forth over any unsecured network connection.
· To get started, go into your Android settings and ensure that Wi-Fi is turned on. Now you can connect to a Wi-Fi network by tapping on Wi-Fi settings.
· At this screen, you will see a list populate showing nearby Wi-Fi networks. You'll be able to see which are secure by looking for the lock icon beside each. If that icon isn't shown, then you can connect to that network without being asked for a password, but the network is unsecured.
· Most Wi-Fi networks will require a password, which you can either get from someone who has access, like a network administrator. If it's your own network then hopefully you have your network password written down somewhere. (Resetting this password is usually fairly easy, but we cover that in a separate video.)
· Tap a network that you want to connect to and enter the password if necessary. Once connected, you'll see a Wi-Fi icon pop up on the same line as the signal strength indicator.
· Now if you leave the Wi-Fi range, then you'll automatically default back to a cellular connection, but you will automatically connect to that Wi-Fi network once you return so long as Wi-Fi is turned on.