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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, swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers.
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  3. Tap the Settings icon.
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  4. Tap More.
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  5. Tap Tethering & portable hotspot.
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  6. Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switch to toggle the mobile hotspot on/off.
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  7. When the mobile hotspot is active, the Hotspot icon will display in the notification bar.
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  8. To configure the hotspot, tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
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  9. Tap the Network name field then enter the desired network name.
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  10. Tap the Security drop-down to select the security type.
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  11. Tap the Password field then enter the desired password.
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  12. Tap SAVE.
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