Samsung GALAXY TAB A User Manual page 59

Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device's advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE for options:
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Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
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WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
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WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not
configurable).
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Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
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Always allow scanning: Allow Google location
service and other apps to scan for networks,
even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
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Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status Bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection
status:
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When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP), displays.
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If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device
is not connected to it,
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Settings
Apps >
displays. It may also
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a
Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device,
and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct,
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Apps >
displays in the Status Bar.
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Settings