Working with Wi-Fi networks

Using Wi-Fi you can connect to a wireless network and browse the internet, download apps, send email messages, access online services, or access other computers and devices on your network.

Before you can send and receive data over Wi-Fi, you need to turn on Wi-Fi on the TSC5 controller / Ranger 5 data collector and connect to a wireless network.

To access Wi-Fi settings, do one of the following:

  • From the Apps screen, open the Settings app. Tap Network & Internet, then tap Wi-Fi.

  • On a Home screen, swipe down from the status bar at the top of the screen twice with one finger to open Quick Settings. If the device is connected to Wi-Fi, the network name is displayed; otherwise, it shows Wi-Fi. Tap-hold to open the Wi-Fi settings.

See The Android interface for more information on the Apps and Home screens, and Quick Settings.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

  1. At the top of the Wi-Fi screen, tap the On/Off switch to turn on Wi-Fi. A list of available wireless networks appears.

  2. Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.

    If the network is secured and you need a password, you'll see the Wi-Fi lock icon .

Once you are connected:

  • Connected shows under the network name.

  • The Wi-Fi network is a Saved network. When in range, your device automatically connects to it.

Disconnecting from a Wi-Fi network

At the top of the Wi-Fi screen, tap the On/Off switch to turn off Wi-Fi.

Forgetting a Wi-Fi network

If you do not want your device to automatically connect to a saved Wi-Fi network, you can forget that network.

To forget a wireless network so it no longer appears in your list of networks:

  1. From the Apps screen, open the Settings app.

  2. Tap Network & Internet.

  3. Tap Wi-Fi.

  4. At the top of the Wi-Fi screen, make sure the On/Off switch is On.

  5. Tap the saved network you want to forget, then tap Forget.

Advanced Wi-Fi settings

To change the advanced Wi-Fi settings on your device:

  1. On the Wi-Fi screen, tap Wi-Fi preferences then tap Advanced.

  2. Tap an available setting option:

    • Turn on Wi-Fi automatically. Wi-Fi will turn on near high-quality saved networks, e.g. your home network.

    • Open network notification. Get a notification when your device finds a Wi-Fi network to which it can connect.

    • Install certificates. Digital certificates can identify your device for many purposes, including VPN or Wi-Fi network access.

    • Network rating provider. Select None or Google.

    • Wi-Fi Direct. Let your device connect with other Wi-Fi Direct-capable devices without a network.

    • MAC address

    • IP address

Configure proxy settings

To connect to a Wi-Fi network via a proxy:

  1. From the Apps screen, open the Settings app.

  2. Tap Network & Internet / Wi-Fi.

  3. Tap a network.

  4. At the top, tap Edit / Advanced options.

  5. Under Proxy, tap the dropdown arrow and select the configuration type:

    • None

    • Manual

    • Proxy Auto-Config

  6. If needed, enter the proxy settings.

  7. Tap Save.

    Proxy settings must be set up separately for each Wi-Fi network.

Managing Wi-Fi from the Status bar / Quick Settings on the Home screen

You can quickly turn Wi-Fi on or off, or switch networks, from the Status bar / Quick Settings on a Home screen.

On a Home screen, swipe down from the Status bar at the top of the screen twice with one finger to open Quick Settings. If the device is connected to Wi-Fi, the network name is displayed; otherwise, it shows Wi-Fi.

  • To turn Wi-Fi on if it is off, tap the Wi-Fi icon.

  • To turn Wi-Fi off if it is on, tap the Wi-Fi network that the device is connected to.

  • To connect to a different network, tap the dropdown arrow then select the network you want to connect to.

See The Android interface for more information on the Status bar and Quick Settings.