Wi-Fi is a term utilized for specific sorts of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi correspondence obliges access to a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Wi-Fi Direct makes an immediate association between two or more gadgets utilizing Wi-Fi.
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| Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network |
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
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.
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:
• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP), displays.
• 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 on Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi‑Fi on. 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 Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE > Add network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Tap Enter network name 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 IP settings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and connect to your target WAP.
Wi-Fi Options Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
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 > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE for options:
• Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
• 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).
• Smart network switch: Connect automatically to a mobile network connection if the Wi-Fi connection becomes unstable.
• Advanced:
-- Network notification: Receive a notification when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are available.
-- Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi Access Points automatically.
-- 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 an AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot as soon as your device detects it.
-- Install network 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).
• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks, and other settings.
Wi-Fi Direct Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device‑to-device connections through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device using Wi-Fi Direct, displays in the Status bar.

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