Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900A - Wi-Fi Options; Wi-Fi Direct

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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 Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
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Smart network switch: Connect automatically
to a mobile network to connection when the
Wi-FI connection is unstable.
3. Tap Moreoptions for options:
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Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi
networks.
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Wi-Fi Direct: Configure a Wi-Fi Direct
connection with a nearby device.
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Advanced
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Network notification: Receive notifications
when new wireless Access Points are
available.
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Hotspot 2.0: Automatically connect to Wi-Fi
access points that support Hotspot 2.0.
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Sort by: Choose how detected Wi-Fi
networks are listed.
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Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
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Auto connect: Automatically connect to
AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot when detected.
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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).
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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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Share Wi-Fi profile: Share Wi-Fi profiles you
have created with others.
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Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
networks, and other settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections using Wi-Fi, without having to 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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Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device
automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct
dev
ices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
To rename your device (as seen by other devices):
► Tap
Moreoptions > Rename device.
To disconnect from a device:
► Tap End connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct
connection status:
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When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct isdisplayed in
the Status bar.
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