Samsung Galaxy S 5 mini - Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct; Wi-Fi Network Connection

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Wi-Fi and Wi Fi Direct
Settings
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Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access
to a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct
connection between two or
more devices using Wi-Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Statusbar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection
status:
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When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP),
displays.
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If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device
is not connected to it, displays. It may also
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
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When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
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When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
4. To manually scan for networks, tap
Moreoptions > Scan.
Manually Connect to a
Wi-FiNetwork
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap
AddWi-Fi network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
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Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
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Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
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Show advanced options: Tap if you need to
add advanced options such as Proxy settings,
IPsettings, or Key management.
5. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.