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To connect to the 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 device hotspot from the network list.
•
The SSID name for your device’s hotspot is determined by what
you entered into the
Network SSID
field.
•
You can change the name by tapping
Mobile HotSpot
➔
Configure
➔
Network SSID
and changing the entry.
3.
Select this HotSpot and follow your on-screen
instructions to complete the connection.
4.
Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an
Internet connection.
To secure the Mobile HotSpot service:
The two most common methods for securing your connection
to the HotSpot are to a security method (WPA2 PSK) and to
Hide your device’s SSID name.
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Apps
➔
(
Mobile HotSpot
)
.
2.
Tap
Mobile HotSpot
➔
Configure
.
3.
Tap the
Security
field and select
WPA2 PSK
.
4.
With security enabled, enter a new password into the
Password
field.
Important!
The more complex the password, the harder it will
be for intruders to break your security. It is
recommended that you not use names, birthdays,
or other personal information.
5.
Tap
Save
to store the new settings.
