Wi-Fi

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 (AP).

Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network

To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.

• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them.

3. Tap the network you want to connect to.

• When you select an open network, you are automatically connected to the network. Otherwise, enter a password to connect.

Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network

You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network manually.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.

3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap Add network.

4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

• Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network.

• Security: Select a security option and enter your password.

• Auto reconnect: Connect to this network automatically whenever available.

• Show advanced options: Add advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy settings.

5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to your target wireless Access Point.

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, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.

3. Tap More options > Advanced for options:

• Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Notify if Wi-Fi is available when opening apps

• Smart network switch: Connect automatically to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi connection is unstable.

• Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected.

• Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi access points that support Hotspot 2.0.

• Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi networks.

• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.

• 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).

• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi.

• Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.

• Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have turned your Wi‑Fi on or off.

• MAC address: View your device's MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).

• IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable).

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Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct

Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi‑Fi Direct devices.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.

• Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.

4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection.

Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct

Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.

1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi‑Fi Direct.

2. From an app, tap Share or More options > Share.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct and follow the prompts.

Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct

Disconnect your phone from a Wi-Fi Direct device.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi > Wi‑Fi Direct.

3. Tap a device to disconnect it.