Wi-Fi Direct - Samsung GALAXY S8 User Manual

Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi access points that support Hotspot 2.0.
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Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi networks.
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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: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a
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Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable).
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
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Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.
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Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
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MAC address: View your device's MAC address, which is required when connecting to
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some secured networks (not configurable).
IP address: View your device's IP address (not configurable).
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Wi-Fi Direct

Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices simply using Wi-Fi, without an
access point or using the Internet.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi are unavailable at the same time.
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4. Tap a device with which to connect.
If connected using Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the prompts.
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5. Accept the connection on the other device.
If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is canceled.
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To stop a connection, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel,
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tap the connected device, and then tap Disconnect from device.
Send and Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct
Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi Direct.
2. From an app, tap Share or More options > Share.
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