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.
•
Hide my device
: Prevent your Mobile hotspot from being discoverable by
other devices.
•
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.
•
Power saving mode
: Reduce battery usage by analyzing hotspot traffic.
•
Protected management frames
: Enable this feature for additional privacy
protections.
Timeout settings
You can set the Mobile hotspot to automatically turn off when there are no connected
devices.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections
>
Mobile hotspot and tethering
>
Mobile hotspot
.
2. Tap
More options
>
Timeout settings
, and then select an interval.
TIP
This feature can help you manage your data usage.
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
More options
>
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.
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