Wi-FiOptions, Wi-FiDirect, Wi-FiStatus Indicators, Wi-FiDirect Status Indicator

Wi-Fi Options

The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

•WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.

•WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable).

•Smart network switch: Tap to enable this feature, which automatically switches to a mobile network if the Wi-Fi connection becomes unstable.

-Network notification: Receive a notification when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are available.

-Passpoint: Connect to passpoint enabled Wi-Fi Access Points automatically.

-Always allow scanning: Allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.

-MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

•When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP), displays.

•If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device is not connected to it, displays. It may also display if there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2.Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

3.Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.

4.After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection.

Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator

When your device is connected to another device using Wi-Fi Direct, displays in the Status bar.