Mobile Hotspot

Learn how to set up your device as a personal hotspot and share your data connection with Wi-Fi-capable devices.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Turn mobile hotspot on/off

• View mobile hotspot network name & connected devices

• Configure hotspot settings

When Mobile Hotspot is enabled, the Mobile hotspot icon will be displayed in the Notification bar.

Turn mobile hotspot on/off

1. Swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers, then select the Settings icon.

2. Select Network & internet, then select Hotspot & tethering.

3. Select Mobile Hotspot, then select the Use Wi-Fi hotspot switch.

Note: If prompted, select OK to confirm. If Wi-Fi is turned on, you will be prompted to select TURN OFF.

VIEW MOBILE HOTSPOT NETWORK NAME: The Hotspot name will be displayed on the Mobile Hotspot screen.

VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES: From the Hotspot & tethering screen, the number of connected devices will be displayed.

1. From the Mobile Hotspot screen, select the desired network setting:

• HOTSPOT NAME: Select Hotspot name to change the name of the Mobile Hotspot network.

• SECURITY: Select Security to change the security type of the Mobile Hotspot network.

• HOTSPOT PASSWORD: Select Hotspot password to view or change the password of the Mobile Hotspot network.

2. Edit the desired information, then select OK when finished.

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