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Mobile hotspot

How to set up your device as a mobile hotspot to share your data connection with Wi-Fi-capable devices.


INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. Use your AT&T device as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to share your data connection with Wi-Fi-capable devices such as: other smartphones, tablets, netbooks, MP3 players, and more.
    Note: Eligible data plan required, learn more.
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  2. From the home screen, press the Menu key.
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  3. Tap Settings.
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  4. Tap More settings.
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  5. Tap Tethering and portable hotspot.
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  6. Tap Mobile Hotspot.
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  7. Tap Configure to edit hotspot settings.
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  8. Tap the Network SSID field to edit the hotspot display name.
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  9. Scroll to, then tap the Security field to edit the hotspot security type.
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  10. Tap the Password field to edit the hotspot password.
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  11. Tap the Mobile Hotspot switch to toggle on / off.
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  12. While mobile hotspot is toggled on, the Mobile Hotspot icon will appear in the Notifications bar.
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