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.
•
Advanced
: 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
to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap
More options
>
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.
•
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.
•
Network notification/Wi-Fi notifications
: Receive notifications when open
networks in range are detected.
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