Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your NOOK able to discover and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
1. From the Home screen, tap App Drawer > Settings >Network & Internet.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi connection status:
• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a wireless Access Point,
Wi-Fi active (Wi-Fi symbol with arrows point up and down) is displayed in the Status bar.
• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your NOOK is not connected to it, Wi-Fi
Available (Wi-Fi symbol with a question mark) is displayed. It may also be displayed if there is a communication issue with the target wireless Access Point.
Wi-Fi Networks
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From the Home screen, tap App Drawer > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your NOOK automatically scans for available networks and displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
• When you select an open network, you are automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
You can connect your NOOK to a Wi-Fi network manually.
1. From the Home screen, tap App Drawer > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap on “+ Add network”
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network (also known as the SSID).
• Security: Select a security option and enter your password.
• Show advanced options: Add advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap “SAVE” to store the new information and connect to your target wireless Access Point.
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your NOOK’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From the Home screen, tap App Drawer > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Preferences for options:
- Open network notification. Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected.
- Advanced:
- Install certificates: Install authentication certificates.
- WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
- Network Rating Provider
- WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your NOOK to set up a PINsecured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable).
- MAC address: View your NOOK’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
- IP address: View your NOOK’s IP address (not configurable).
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From the Home screen, tap App Drawer > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
• Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Preferences > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. Your NOOK automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection.
