Advanced Wi-Fi Settings; Wi-Fi Direct Settings - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

Set up and manage wireless access points.
1. From home, tap
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
More options > Advanced to configure these settings:
Network notification: When enabled, your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is
available.
Passpoint: When turned on, your phone will connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks
automatically.
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 and the behavior of devices you connect to your device.
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.
Install certificates: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card (not
included), you can use this option to install the certificates.
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.
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.

Wi-Fi Direct Settings

Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi without a Wi-Fi network, 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. From home, 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.
Settings
Apps >
Settings.
Apps >
Settings.
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