Samsung SGH-I257M User Manual page 158

Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a
communication issue with the target Wireless
Access Point (WAP).
Displays when connected to another device using
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to "Wi-Fi
Direct" on page 146.
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Advanced Wi-Fi menu allows you to set up many of your
device's advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
➔ Advanced.
2. Press
The following options are available:
• Network notification: alerts you when a new open 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.
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➔ Settings ➔
• 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.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for Wi-Fi
Direct.
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 the Wi-Fi Direct button.
4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 on the other device you want to
connect with. The steps on a different model of phone
may be different.
5. On your phone, tap Scan.
The device scans for other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
➔ Settings ➔
.