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• Check for Internet service: Checks if Wi-Fi internet service is
available when connected to an AP (Access Point).
• Auto connect: allows you to be automatically connected to an
AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot as soon as your phone detects it.
• MAC address: view your device's MAC address, required
when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
• IP address: view your device's IP address.
Network Notification
When Wi-Fi is turned on, notifications display in the Status
bar.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Press
Advanced.
3. Tap Network notification. A check mark indicates
activation.
Wi-Fi on During Sleep
Because the default setting for this feature is set to Always,
when your phone enters sleep mode, you maintain the Wi-Fi
connection. When you select Always, you conserve data use
because the phone is not searching for a signal and battery
usage is reduced.
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Settings
Wi-Fi.
Check for Internet Service
If Never is selected, data usage increases because the phone
continues to search for a signal even during sleep mode.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Press
Advanced
3. Select one of these options:
• Always: maintains an active Wi-Fi connection during sleep
mode.
• Only when plugged in: maintains an active Wi-Fi connection
only when the device is plugged in to a power supply.
• Never (increases data usage): shuts off the Wi-Fi connection
during sleep and uses the network connection during sleep
mode.
When enabled, you can check for Wi-Fi Internet access when
connected to a WAP (Wireless Access Point).
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Press
Advanced.
3. Tap Check for Internet service. A check mark indicates
activation.
Settings
Wi-Fi.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
Settings
Wi-Fi.
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