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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. To set up a mobile hotspot, from the Start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
    Note: Eligible data plan required, learn more.
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  2. From the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal the Action center.
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  3. Tap ALL SETTINGS.
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  4. Scroll to, then tap internet sharing.
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  5. Tap the Edit icon.
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  6. Tap the Password field.
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  7. Enter the desired password.
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  8. Tap the Save icon.
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  9. To enable or disable the Wi-Fi hotspot, tap the Sharing toggle.
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  10. The Wi-Fi hotspot is now enabled and ready for use.
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  11. When a Wi-Fi hotspot is active, the Wi-Fi hotspot icon will be displayed in the notification bar.
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