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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.
•
Auto reconnect
: Choose this option if you want to automatically reconnect to
this network whenever you are in range.
•
Advanced
: Add any advanced options, such as IP and Proxy settings.
4. Tap
Save
.
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.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections
>
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap
Advanced.
•
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.
•
Cricket Wi-Fi manager
: Automatically connect to free Wi-Fi hotspot when
detected.
•
Network notification
: Receive notifications when open networks in range are
detected.
•
Manage networks
: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to auto
reconnect to or forget individual networks.
3. Tap
View more
to see additional network settings.
•
Wi-Fi control history
: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on or
off.
•
Install network certificates
: Install authentication certificates.
•
MAC address
: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
•
IP address
: View your device’s IP address (not configurable).
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Settings