Connect to Wi-Fi networks

Turn on Wi-Fi & connect to a network

1. In your device’s  Settings menu, touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.

   • Devices running Android 4.3 or lower have a different  Settings icon.
2. If Wi-Fi isn’t already on, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. The device scans for Wi-Fi networks. To connect, touch a network name.
   • Secured networks display a Lock icon and may ask for security details.
   • Your device will remember the network, along with security details, and connect automatically when in range.
   • To change network settings, touch & hold the network name.

Trouble connecting to Wi-Fi

If you can’t connect to Wi-Fi, try the following steps:

• Turn off your device, then turn it back on.
• Unplug your modem and/or router for 15 seconds.
• Remove your Wi-Fi network (instructions below), then add your Wi-Fi network again.
• Make sure you’re using the correct network password.
• Make sure that your router's security settings are set up properly.
• Confirm that your router's firmware (software used by the router) is up-to-date by following the manufacturer's instructions.
• Check your Wi-Fi connection at another location, like a friend’s house. If you can access Wi-Fi there, the problem might be specific to your original location, not your device.
If you still can't connect, contact, your internet service provider. You can also ask the Nexus Community or contactGoogle Play Support.

Advanced Wi-Fi settings

Configure Proxy Settings
For each Wi-Fi network you add, you can connect via a proxy.
1. In your device’s  Settings menu, touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.

   • Devices running Android 4.3 or lower have a different  Settings icon.
2. Touch & hold a Wi-Fi network in the list of networks.
3. Touch Modify network.
4. Select Show advanced options. (You may have to lower the keyboard first. To do so, touch the  back button.)
5. Touch None under Proxy Settings, then touch Manual in the menu that opens.
6. Enter the proxy settings.
7. Touch Save.
Proxy settings for each Wi-Fi network must be set up separately.
Edit advanced Options(Sleep,Scanning,Poor Connections,Frequency Band,Optimization)
Edit advanced Wi-Fi settings:

1. In your device’s  Settings menu, touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.

   • Devices running Android 4.3 or lower have a different  Settings icon.
2. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch  Menu > Advanced.
3. Touch one of the setting options below.

Network notification

• Touch to a receive notification in the Status bar when your device finds a Wi-Fi network.

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep

• Choose how your device handles Wi-Fi when it is asleep.
• You can keep Wi-Fi on, keep Wi-Fi on only if your device is charging, or turn Wi-Fi off.
• If you turn Wi-Fi off, you may increase your mobile data usage.

Always allow scanning

• Check the box to improve location services and scan for Wi-Fi networks even when Wi-Fi is off.
• Wi-Fi scanning is primarily used to improve location services even when Wi-Fi is off.

Avoid poor connections

• Check the box to automatically avoid using networks with a low-quality or unreliable Internet connection.

Wi-Fi frequency band

• Touch to specify the frequency range of operation.

Wi-Fi optimization

• Check the box to minimize battery usage when Wi-Fi is on.

Wi-Fi networks

Add a hidden WiFi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its name (SSID) or is out of range.
1. In your device’s  Settings menu, touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.

   • Devices running Android 4.3 or lower have a different  Settings icon.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. Touch the  Plus icon.
4. Enter the network name (SSID) and other security details, if needed.
5. Touch Save.
Your device will connect to this network automatically the next time you are in range.
Remove a WiFi Network 
You can forget a saved Wi-Fi network if you don't want your device to connect automatically.
1. In your device’s  Settings menu, touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.

   • Devices running Android 4.3 or lower have a different  Settings icon.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch the name of the network.
4. Touch Forget.