Wi-Fi Settings - Samsung GALAXYS5 User Manual

Wi-Fi Settings

This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. (For information on
how to use Wi-Fi, see "Wi-Fi" on page 148.)
Activating Wi-Fi
1. From the Settings screen, under QUICK SETTINGS or
NETWORK CONNECTIONS, tap
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON
3. Your phone will automatically scan for available Wi-Fi
networks. (For more information, refer to "Connect to a
Wi-Fi Network" on page 149.)
Activating Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
1. From the Settings screen, under QUICK SETTINGS or
NETWORK CONNECTIONS, tap
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
(For more information, refer to "Wi-Fi Direct" on page
151.)
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Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage
wireless access points.
1. From the Settings screen, under QUICK SETTINGS or
NETWORK CONNECTIONS, tap
2. Tap Advanced.
The following options are available:
• Network notification: alerts you when a new WAP is available.
• Passpoint: allows you to connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi
Access Points automatically. Tap the check box to turn it on.
• Sort by: allows you to sort by Alphabet or Signal strength.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: allows you to specify when to
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
• Always allow scanning: allows the Google location service
and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned
off.
• Install certificates: allows you to install security certificates
that you have on a MicroSD card.
• 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.
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