Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual page 86

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
> Connections.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More for options:
Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
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WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
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device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not
configurable).
Smart network switch: Connect automatically
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to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi
connection is unstable.
Advanced:
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Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.
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Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-certified
Wi-Fi Access Points automatically.
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Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
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Auto connect to AT&T Wi-Fi: Automatically
connect to an AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot as soon
as your device detects it.
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Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
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MAC address: View your device's
MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks (not
configurable).
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IP address: View your device's IP address
(not configurable).
Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
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networks, and other settings.
Settings
Apps > Settings
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect
to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Connections.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
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3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct
connection status:
When your device is connected to another device
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using Wi-Fi Direct,
the Status bar.
Apps > Settings
Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in
Wi-Fi