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Smartphone Mobile HotSpot
This feature allows you to turn your device into a
Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in
conjunction with 4G/LTE data services (although
3G service can also be used).
Note:
The Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service
cannot be active when device is connected
to Wi-Fi. Please disconnect your Wi-Fi
connection prior to activating this service.
Note:
You must have qualifying service on your
account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot.
To activate the Smartphone Mobile HotSpot
service for the first time:
1.
From the Home screen, tap
Menu
g
Settings
g
Connections
tab
g
Tethering
and Mobile HotSpot
.
2.
In a single motion touch and slide the
Mobile HotSpot
slider to turn it on.
3.
Read the on-screen notification regarding
data and tap
OK
.
4.
Edit the
Network SSID
field and then create
a new Network SSID name.
5.
Enable the
Broadcast network name (SSID)
field if you would like to broadcast your
SSID name to nearby devices.
6.
Verify the
Security
field is set to
WPA2 PSK
.
7.
Enter a new password then write it down.
8.
Tap Save to store the new settings.
9.
Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon
appears at the top of the screen.
