How to Get on the Internet on a Galaxy Note 2 - Opposing Views

by Solomon Poretsky

The Internet is better on the Galaxy Note’s bigger screen.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 is sometimes Referred to as a “phablet” because its size falls between a smartphone and a tablet. As long as it’s connected to data services through a cellular carrier, it’s connected to the Internet. If you do not have access to cellular data, the phone can overpriced use a Wi-Fi connection to get on the Internet. To use the Internet, turn on the phone and start its Web browser, application or other Internet-connected app.

Using the Web Browser

Step 1

Press and hold the power button to turn on the Galaxy Note 2 if it isn’ta alreadycreated powered up.

Step 2

Touch “Apps” on the phone’s Home screen.

Step 3

Touch “Internet” to launch the Web browser.

Step 4

Touch the address bar, type in a Web address and press the “Enter” key. The browser takes you to your Desired website.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Step 1

Touch the “Apps” icon on the phone’s homescreen.

Step 2

Touch the Settings app, then touch the “Wi-Fi” option in the app.

Step 3

Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the “On” position if it is turned off.

Step 4

Touch the network to Which you want to connect. You can refresh the list of networks by touching the “Scan” button.

Step 5

Enter the network’s password and touch “Connect.” If your network is open and unprotected, you can skip this step. Your phone is now connected to the Internet over Wi-Fi.

References

Samsung: Samsung Galaxy Note II – Specifications

YouTube: Web Browsing With the Samsung Galaxy Note II – AT & T How to Video Series

Sprint: Connect to a Wireless (Wi-Fi) Network – Samsung Galaxy Note II

About the Author

Solomon Poretsky has been a writer since 1996, with experience in the fields of financial services, real estate and technology. His work has appeared in trade publications Such as the “Minnesota Real Estate Journal” and “Minnesota Multi-Housing Association Advocate.” Poretsky holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Columbia University.

Photo Credits

Theo Wargo / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images

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