Advanced Wi-FiSettings, Wi-FiDirect

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

Set up and manage wireless access points.

1.From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Wi-Fi.

2.Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

3.Tap Menu > Advanced to configure these settings:

Network notification: When enabled, your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is available.

Passpoint: When turned on, your phone will connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks automatically.

Sort by: Choose a sorting order for Wi-Fi networks on the Wi-Fi screen.

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications, when the device goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This setting can affect data usage, and the behavior of devices you connect to your device, such as when using it as a hotspot.

Always allow scanning: When enabled, your phone will allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.

Smart network switch: When enabled, your phone will automatically switch between known Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks. Known Wi-Fi networks are those you have already connected to.

Install certificates: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card (not included), you can use this option to install the certificates.

Wi-Fi timer: When turned on, your phone will automatically connect or disconnect from a Wi- Fi network, using the Starting time and Ending times you set.

MAC address: (Not configurable) View your device’s MAC address, needed for connecting to some secured networks.

IP address: (Not configurable) View your device’s IP address.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, your device can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices.

1.From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Wi-Fi.

2.Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure Wi-Fi Direct settings.