Samsung Tab3, SMT217TMKATMB user manual Wi-Fi Direct, Configuring Wi-Fi Settings, Advanced

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings

Set up and configure advanced Wi-Fi settings.

1.From a Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔ (Settings).

2.Under Wireless and networks, tap to turn

Wi-Fi ON, and then tap (Wi-Fi).

3.Tap (Menu) for options:

•Advanced:

–Network notification: Have your device alert you to new Wireless Access Points (WAPs).

–Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. Option are Always, Only when plugged in, or Never.

–Auto network switch: Automatically switch between Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks.

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

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

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

•WPN PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment.

•Help: Display information about Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections, allowing you to transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.

1.From a Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔ (Settings).

2.Under Wireless and networks , tap to turn

Wi-Fi ON, and then tap (Wi-Fi).

3.Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device begins to search for other devices enabled with Wi-Fi Direct.

•Tap Multi connect to connect with more than one device (each device must support Multi connect).

•To initiate a new scan, tap Scan.

4.Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the target device.

5.Once the target device is displayed under Available devices, tap it.

An Invitation to connect displays on the target device.

6.On the target device, tap Accept within 30 seconds.

Once connected, the target device will be listed under

Connected devices , and the icon will display on the Status Bar.

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