Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Wifi Settings

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 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.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 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 > Connections tab.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on or off.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.

3. When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device will automatically scan for available networks and display them.

4. 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.
• To manually scan for networks, tap More options > Scan.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.

3. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.

4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

• Tap Network SSID to enter the name of the Wi-Fi network.
• Tap the Security field and select a security option and enter your password.
• Tap Show advanced options 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.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Wi-Fi Status Indicators

From you Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Status Bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection status:

Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access

Point (WAP). A Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device is not connected to it. It may also display if there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Wi-Fi Settings

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Wifi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.

3. Tap More options for options:

• Advanced:
  • Network notification: Receive a notification when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are available.
  • Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi Access Points automatically.
  • Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks by Alphabet or Signal strength.
  • Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
  • Always allow scanning: Allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
  • Auto connect: Automatically connect to AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot when detected.
  • Install certificates: Install authentication certificates.
  • 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).
• 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).
• Share Wi-Fi profile: Share Wi-Fi profiles you have created with others.
• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks, and other settings.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 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 Apps > Settings > Connections tab.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

3. Tap More options > 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 the connection.

• Tap More options > Multi connect to scan for devices that support multi connect. Select the devices and follow the prompts to establish the connections.
• To rename your device (as seen by other devices), tap More options > Rename device.

Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator

Displays when connected to another device using Wi-Fi Direct.