Other Wi-Fi Settings - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Wi-Fi must be On to
configure settings.
3. Configure these settings:
Add Wi-Fi network: Connect to a new Wi-Fi network.
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Scan: Search for available Wi-Fi networks.
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Wi-Fi Direct: Connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
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Other Wi-Fi Settings

Set up and manage wireless access points.
1. Press
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi On. Wi-Fi must be On to configure
settings.
3. Tap to configure these settings:
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Advanced:
• Network notification: When enabled, your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network
is available.
• 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, since the data connection will remain active even when the
phone screen is off.
• 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.
• 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.
• Install certificates: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card
(not included), you can use this option to install the certificates.
• 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.
Settings
and then tap > Settings > Connections.
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