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Wi-Fi™
Wi-Fi hotspot
Note:
You need to subscribe to Wi-Fi hotspot service
to use this feature. Contact your service provider.
You can set up your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to
provide portable, convenient internet access for up to
5 other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Setup
Note:
Risks can be associated with connecting to the
public internet. Your phone allows you to create a 3G
Mobile Hotspot, which may be accessible by
unauthorized users. It is highly recommended that you
use a password other possible steps to protect your
computer from unauthorized access. To add security to
your Wi-Fi hotspot:
Find it:
>
3G Mobile Hotspot
>
>
Advanced
>
WiFi AP mode Settings
Touch a setting to modify it:
•
SSID
—Enter a unique name for your hotspot and
touch
Next
.
•
Security
—Select the type of security you want, and
touch
Save
:
WEP
,
WPA
, or
WPA2
. Enter a unique
password. Other users can access your Wi-Fi
hotspot only if they enter the correct password.
Note:
WEP
is the weakest option because it is
highly vulnerable to hacking.
WPA2
is
recommended by IEEE.
•
Channel
—Select a channel that minimizes potential
interference. You may need to try different channels
after your hotspot is active for a time.
Touch
Save
when the settings are complete.
Activate hotspot
Find it:
>
3G Mobile Hotspot
>
Tap to start
Mobile Hotspot service
When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled
devices can connect by entering your hotspot’s
SSID
,
selecting a
Security
type, and entering the correct
Wireless password
.