Settings 136 Sort by: Choose a sorting order for Wi-Fi networks on the Wi-Fi screen. Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for datacommunications, when the device goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This settingcan affect data usage, and the behavior of devices you connect to your device, such as whenusing it as a hotspot. Always allow scanning: When enabled, your phone will allow Google location service andother apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. Smart network switch: When enabled, your phone will automatically switch between knownWi-Fi networks and mobile networks. Known Wi-Fi networks are those you have alreadyconnected to. Wi-Fi timer: When turned on, your phone will automatically connect or disconnect from a Wi-Fi network, using the Starting time and Ending times you set. Install certificates: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card (notincluded), you can use this option to install the certificates. MAC address: (Not configurable) View your device’s MAC address, needed for connecting tosome secured networks. IP address: (Not configurable) View your device’s IP address.Wi-Fi Direct SettingsWi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot,and without having to set up the connection. For example, your device can use Wi-Fi Direct to sharephotos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices.1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be onto configure Wi-Fi Direct settings.3. Tap Menu > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices,or you can tap Scan to start scanning.4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete theconnection.– or –Tap Menu > Multi connect to scan for devices that support multi connect. Select thedevices and follow the prompts to establish the connections.
