Connect to a hidden Wi-Finetwork, Advanced Wi-Fisettings

Settings

Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network

If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can still connect to it by entering the information manually. Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name and password before you begin.

1.From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.

2.Tap+Add network at the bottom of the list.

3.Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

•Network name: Type the exact name of the network.

•Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password if required.

•View more: Define other advanced options, such as IP and Proxy settings.

4.Tap Save.

TIP Tap QR scanner to connect to a Wi-Fi network by using your device’s camera to scan a QR code.

Advanced Wi-Fi settings

You can configure connections to various types of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots, manage saved networks and look up your device's network addresses. Options may vary by carrier.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap

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2. Tap • More options > Advanced.

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•Sync with Samsung Cloud/account: Sync Wi-Fi profiles with your Samsung account.

•Switch to mobile data: When enabled, your device will switch to mobile data whenever the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it switches back to Wi-Fi.

•Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Turn on Wi-Fi in frequently-used locations.

•Detect suspicious networks: Get notified when suspicious activity is detected on the current Wi-Fi network.

•Show network quality info: Display network information (such as speed and stability) in the list of available Wi-Fi networks.

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