- Select Setup
- Select Wi-Fi
- If necessary, select the toggle switch to enable Wi-Fi
- Select Add Network
- Select an option:
- To select a broadcast wireless network, select a wireless network from the list and enter the password if necessary.
- To select a non-broadcast network, select
and enter the network SSID and password.
Select your product to confirm this information applies to you
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Connection on an Approach G8
If you are having trouble connecting your Approach® G8 golf handheld to a Wi-Fi network, there are several things that may be causing the issue. Below are some examples of things you can try to resolve this issue.
- Check that Wi-Fi is turned on in the Wi-Fi Settings
- Ensure the device software is up to date. For detailed instructions, see -
- Ensure the Wi-Fi network was added correctly in either Garmin Express™ or in the Wi-Fi setup of the device.
- Avoid using Captive Portals.
- If your Wi-Fi network requires you to enter a MAC address, see - Wi-Fi Mac Address for an Approach G8
Adding and Removing Wi-Fi Network
Removing and re-adding the Wi-Fi Network on the Approach device or by using the Garmin Express program on a Windows or Mac computer can sometimes resolve connection issues.
Using Settings Directly on Approach G8 Handheld
- Select Setup
- Select Wi-Fi
- If necessary, select the toggle switch to enable Wi-Fi
- Select the network you want to remove
- Select Remove Network
- Select Yes
Using Garmin Express
- Attach the Garmin product to computer
- Select Get Started or Add a Device in the Garmin Express program
- Select Add a Device
- Sign In or Create an Account
- Select Next (can select check box for sending anonymous data to Garmin)
- Select Find Networks
- Select the desired network
- Input password (if required)
- Select Save
- Select Finish
- Launch the Garmin Express program
- Select your device
- Select Tools & Content
- Select Utilities
- Select Sign In, then sign in to your Garmin Connect™ account
- Garmin Express protects the saved Wi-Fi network credentials on your Garmin Device by requiring a sign in to your Garmin Connect account before Wi-Fi networks can be configured
- Select Add a Network
- Select the desired network
- Input password (if required)
- Select Save
- Launch the Garmin Express program
- Select your device
- Select Tools & Content
- Select Utilities
- Select Sign In, then sign in to your Garmin Connect™ account
- Garmin Express protects the saved Wi-Fi network credentials on your Garmin Device by requiring a sign in to your Garmin Connect account before the networks will be displayed
- Select
for the Wi-Fi network you wish to remove