Configuring Wi-Fi Settings

Set up and manage connections to Wi-Fi networks.

1.From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings.

Under Wireless and networks, touch Wi-Fi to turn this service on.

2.Touch Wi-Fito display available networks and options.

3.Configure settings:

Notify me: When enabled, your device automatically notifies you about nearby Wi-Fi networks when you launch high data usage applications.

Scan: Search for available Wi-Fi networks.

Wi-Fi Direct: Enables Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 65.

Add Wi-Fi network: Enter the Network SSID and security credentials for a new Wi-Fi network.

4.Touch Menu to configure these options:

Advanced:

Auto-connect: When enabled, your device will automatically connect to known Wi-Fi networks when you launch a high-data- usage application, even if Wi-Fi is turned off when you launch the application.

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether to automatically turn off Wi-Fi when the backlight goes out and the device locks. This setting can affect the behavior of devices you connect to your device, such as when tethering or using your device as a mobile hotspot.

Check for Internet service: When enabled, your device will check for Wi-Fi Internet service when connected to a Wi-Fi access point.

MAC address: View your device’s unique identifier, used when connecting to Wi-Fi, or when other devices connect to your device via Wi-Fi (not configurable).

IP address: View your device’s IP (internet Protocol) address (not configurable).

Manage networks: Touch each connected Wi-Fi networks to view and edit settings.

WPS push button: Set up WPS on your router.

WPS PIN entry: Display the WPS PIN for setting up your router.

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Samsung GH68-38783A user manual Touch Menu to configure these options, Configuring Wi-Fi Settings, Advanced