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3. To change the network name (SSID) or secure its Wi-Fi network, tap
Configure Wi-Fi
hotspot
.
4. In the dialog box, configure the options.
Tap the
Network SSID
field and enter a new network SSID (name) that other
computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
To secure the Wi-Fi network, tap the
Security
menu and select
WPAP2 PSK
(Wi-Fi
Protected Access 2 with a Preshared Key). When a password field is added to the
dialog box, enter a password. You will need to enter this password when you
connect the phone
‟s hotspot with a computer or other phone.
If you uncheck
Enable DHCP Server
, you need to set a static IP for connection. This
setup option cannot be changed while USB Tethering or Wi-Fi Hotspot is in progress.
When
Enable DHCP Server
is checked, you can set the range of IP assigned to the
connected phone. Tap the
Starting IP
and
End IP
field and enter the range. This
setup option cannot be changed while USB Tethering or Wi-Fi Hotspot is in progress.
To limit the number of phones to share your phone
„s data connection, tap
Max users
and select the number of the phones to limit.
5. Tap
Save
.