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Share Your Mobile Data Connection as a
Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can share your phone’s data connection with other devices
by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature
needs data connection on a mobile network and may result in
data charges.
NOTE:
When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled, you
cannot use your phone’s applications to access the Internet via
its Wi-Fi connection. You still remain connected to the Internet
via your mobile data network.
1.
Touch the
Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > Tethering & portable hotspot
.
2.
Tick the
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
check box.
After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi
network name (SSID).
3.
To stop sharing your data connection, uncheck
Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot
.
Rename or Secure Your Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) and secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
1.
Touch the
Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > Tethering & portable hotspot > Configure Wi-Fi
hotspot
.
2.
Set your name and security options as follows:
•
Network SSID:
Enter or edit a network SSID (name) that
