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3. On another device, locate your phone via Wi-Fi and connect
with it to start using the phone’s mobile data.
NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection, slide the switch to the
Off
position.
Rename or Secure 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 > Wi-Fi hotspot >
Configure
.
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.
Channel:
To avoid interference with other Wi-Fi networks,
try using a different channel.
Security:
Choose a security option,
Open
(not
recommended) or
WPA2 PSK
(other users can access
your mobile hotspot only if they enter the correct
password). When you select
WPA2 PSK
, touch the
Password
field to edit the security password.
3. Touch
SAVE
to save your settings.
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the
resources inside a secured local network. VPNs are commonly