Manage advanced network settings on your Googlebook

To make sure your device connects reliably and securely to Wi-Fi and mobile networks, you can manage your Googlebook's advanced network settings. You can change settings like automatic connections, metered access, proxy settings, and more.

Set up a proxy to connect devices

1. Open your Googlebook’s Settings app .
2. Select Network & internet Internet.
3. Select a network.
4. Select Edit Advanced options.
5. Under “Proxy,” select the Down arrow .
   • Select the configuration type.
   • If needed, enter the proxy settings.
6. Select Save.

When to use a proxy

You can use a proxy as a gate or tunnel between devices. For example, you might need to connect through a proxy when you connect to your work network from your home.

Control data use with metered Wi-Fi

1. Connect your Googlebook to Wi-Fi.
2. Open your Googlebook’s Settings app .
3. Select Network & internet Internet.
4. Select the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to.
5. Select Network usage Treat as metered.

When to use metered Wi-Fi

If your network has a data limit, you can set your Wi-Fi as metered. When your network is metered, you have more control over how much data your device uses through downloads and other apps.

Find your MAC address

1. Open your Googlebook’s Settings app .
2. Select About device.
3. Scroll down to “Device Wi-Fi MAC address.”

Your device also has another MAC address. To find it:

1. Turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Open your Googlebook’s Settings app .
3. Select Network & internet Internet.
4. Next to your network, select Settings .
5. Scroll down to “Randomized MAC address.”

Tip: If you set up parental controls for your network, include both MAC addresses.

Turn Private DNS on or off

Important: By default, your device uses Private DNS with all networks that can use Private DNS. We recommend keeping Private DNS turned on.

To turn Private DNS on or off, or change its settings:

1. Open your Googlebook’s Settings app .
2. Select Network & internet Private DNS.
3. Pick your option:
   • Off
   • Automatic
   • Private DNS provider hostname
4. Select Save.

Tip: Private DNS helps secure only DNS questions and answers. It can't protect anything else.

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