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NOTE:
When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled, you cannot
use your phone
‟s Wi-Fi capability to access the Internet. You still
remain connected to the Internet via your cellular data network.
1. Touch the
Home
key
> Settings > More > Tethering &
portable hotspot > Wi-Fi hotspot
.
2. Slide the
Wi-Fi hotspot
switch to the
On
or
Off
position.
After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi
network name (SSID).
3. On another device, locate your phone via Wi-Fi and connect
with it to start using the phone‟s cellular data.
NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection, switch off
Wi-Fi hotspot
.
NOTE:
To get notified when your Wi-Fi hotspot is off which is due to
hotspot sleep policy, touch
Keep Wi-Fi Hotspot on
to set the
time for sleep policy.
Set Your Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID)
and secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
1. Touch the
Home
key
> Settings > More > Tethering &
portable hotspot > Wi-Fi hotspot > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot
.
2. Set your name and security options as follows:
Network name:
Enter or edit a network SSID (name) that
other devices see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
