Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual page 69

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
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE for options:
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Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
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WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
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WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not
configurable).
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Smart network switch: Mobile data may be
used to maintain a stable Internet connection.
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Advanced:
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Network notification: Receive a notification
when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
are available.
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Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled
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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Always allow scanning: Allow Google
location service and other apps to scan for
networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
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Install 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).
Settings
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a
Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device,
and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, displays in the Status Bar.
Apps >
Wi-Fi Settings