Wi-Fi Settings - Samsung SGH-I257M User Manual

Note: The settings for your device are described below in the
order that they appear within the Settings menu. Options
under the Connections tab are listed first, followed by My
device, Accounts, and More settings.

Wi-Fi Settings

This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For information on
how to use Wi-Fi, see "Wi-Fi" on page 144.
Activating Wi-Fi
1. From the Home screen, tap
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON
3. Tap Scan to scan for available Wi-Fi networks. For more
information, refer to "Connect to a Wi-Fi Network" on
page 144.
Activating Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
➔ Settings ➔
.
➔ Settings ➔
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct and select a device in the list of available
devices.
For more information, refer to "Wi-Fi Direct" on page
146.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage
wireless access points.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Press ➔ Advanced.
The following options are available:
• Network notification: alerts you when a new WAP is
available.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: allows you to specify when to
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
• Auto network switch: Automatically switch between Wi-Fi
and mobile networks.
• Wi-Fi timer: Automatically connect to/disconnect from Wi-Fi
network at specific times.
to turn Wi-Fi Direct ON.
➔ Settings ➔
Changing Your Settings 99