Wi-Fi Direct - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 User Manual

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, Google location service and other apps will
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scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned Off.
Auto network switch: When enabled, your phone can automatically switch between
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Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks.
Wi-Fi timer: When turned On, your phone will automatically connect or disconnect from
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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
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(not included), you can use this option to install the certificates.
MAC address: (Not configurable) View your device's MAC address, needed for
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connecting to some secured networks.
IP address: (Not configurable) View your device's IP address.
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WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
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equipment.
WPS PIN entry: (Not configurable) View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-
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secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment.
Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks, and other settings.
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Wi-Fi Direct

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.
1. Press a nd tap
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 Wi-Fi Direct settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct at the bottom of the screen. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi
Direct devices, or you can tap Scan to start scanning.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
– or –
Touch Multi-connect to create a connection to devices that support multi-connect. Touch Scan
to search for available multi-connect devices, and then select the devices and follow the prompts
to complete the connection.
Settings
> Settings > Connections.
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