Mobile hotspot
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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
- 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.
- Swipe down from the Notification bar, then tap the Settings icon.
- Tap the Connections tab, then tap More networks.
- Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Tap the Mobile Hotspot switch to toggle the hotspot on/off.
- When Mobile Hotspot is active, the Hotspot icon will display in the notification bar.
- To configure hotspot settings, tap Mobile Hotspot.
- Tap Configure.
- Tap the Network SSID field, then enter the desired network name.
- Tap the Security drop-down to change the network security type.
- Tap the Password field to change the network password.
- Edit advanced options if desired, then tap Save.
- Connected devices are displayed beneath Connected devices.
