Making Connections
Connectivity
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You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks.
4. Tap
>
Advanced Wi-Fi
>
Wi-Fi Direct
.
5. Tap a device with which to connect.
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If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the onscreen instructions.
6. Accept the connection on the other device.
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If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled.
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To stop a connection, tap the a device >
OK
.
Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is turned on, you
can share your phone's mobile data services via Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi enabled devices. The feature
works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used).
Important
: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account
or access your account via Sprint Zone (Tap
>
Sprint Zone
) to learn
more.
Note
: Turning on Hotspot will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks.
Set Up Wi-Fi Hotspot
1. Tap
>
Tools
>
Settings
>
Networks
tab.
2. Tap
Tethering
>
Wi-Fi hotspot
.
3. Tap the
Wi-Fi hotspot
switch
to turn Wi-Fi hotspot on.
Wi-Fi hotspot is enabled.
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To disable Wi-Fi hotspot, tap the switch
again.
Note
: The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply.
Important
: Write down the passkey (password) for this communication (shown onscreen).
Connect to Wi-Fi Hotspot
1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list.