Allowed devices list
Create a custom list of devices that are allowed to connect to your Mobile hotspot.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections
>
Mobile hotspot and tethering
>
Mobile hotspot
.
2. Tap
More options
>
Allowed devices
, and then tap
Add
to enter the other
device’s Device name and MAC address.
3. Tap
Add
to add the device.
•
To restrict connections to your Allowed devices list, tap
Allowed devices only
.
TIP
You need the device name and MAC address of devices that you want to add
to the Allowed devices list.
Configure mobile hotspot settings
You can customize your mobile hotspot's security and connection settings.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections
>
Mobile hotspot and tethering
>
Mobile hotspot
.
2. Tap
More options
>
Configure mobile hotspot
for the following settings:
•
Network name
: View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot.
•
Security
: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot.
•
Password
: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view or
change it.
•
Show advanced options
: Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings.
Wi-Fi sharing
Turn on Wi-Fi sharing to quickly share your Wi-Fi network with other devices.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections
>
Mobile hotspot and tethering
>
Mobile hotspot
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi sharing
to turn on this feature.
TIP
Use this feature to share your Wi-Fi network without giving out your Wi-Fi
password.
105
Settings
