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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.
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Share Wi-Fi profile
: Share Wi-Fi profiles you’ve created with others.
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Help
: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks, and other settings.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
Set up and manage wireless access points.
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
.
2. Tap the
ON/OFF
switch to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap
More options
>
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 Settings
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.
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