How To Use Advanced WiFi Settings – Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

Learn how to use advanced WiFi Settings on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4. The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage wireless access points.

• From the Settings screen, touch Connections > Wi-Fi.
• Touch Smart network switch to automatically switch between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to maintain a stable Internet connection.
• Touch Menu > Advanced. The following options are available:
  • Network notification: Alerts you when a new WAP is available.
  • Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks by alphabet or RSSI (received signal strength indicator).
  • 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.
  • Install certificates: Install authentication certificates.
  • MAC address: View your devices MAC address, required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
  • IP address: View your devices IP address.

Note

This guide will work on all Samsung Galaxy Tabs; including Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1.