Samsung SM-T237PZWASPR - Manual (Page 77)

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Settings
The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your tablet ’s Settings menus.
Connections Tab
The Connections tab contains network connection settings such as Wi-Fi, Hotspot, Bluetooth, Tethering,
Airplane mode, Data usage, and more.
Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your tablet ’s Wi-Fi, you
need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.”
For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi .
1. Press and then touch Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi.
2. Touch the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Touch to configure these settings:
 Advanced:
• Network notification: Send a notification when an open Wi-Fi network is available.
• Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks automatically.
• 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 data
communications, when the tablet goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This
setting can affect data usage, since the data connection will remain active even when the
tablet screen is off.
• Always allow scanning: Allow Google location service and other apps to scan for
networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Smart network switch: Automatically switch between Wi-Fi networks and mobile
networks to maintain a stable Internet connection.
• Wi-Fi timer: Automatically connect or disconnect from a Wi-Fi network, using the Starting
time and Ending times you set.
• Install certificates: Install certificates stored on an optional memory card (not included).
• MAC address: View your tablet ’s MAC address, needed for connecting to some secured
networks. (Not configurable)
• IP address: View your tablet ’s IP address. (Not configurable)