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Note:
You must have a tethering plan on your account in order
to use the Mobile HotSpot. You cannot use data on the
device while using Mobile HotSpot.
To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:
1.
From the Home screen, tap
(
Apps
)
➔
(
Mobile HotSpot
)
.
– or –
Press
➔
and then tap
Settings
➔
More settings
➔
Tethering and Mobile HotSpot
.
2.
In a single motion touch and slide the
Mobile HotSpot
slider to the right to turn it on
.
3.
Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and
tap
OK
.
4.
Tap the
Mobile HotSpot
field to access the main
application.
5.
Tap
Configure
and create a new Network SSID name
and then write it down.
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 HoSpot active icon
appears
at the top of the screen.
Note:
By default, the connection is not secured.
Note:
Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery
much faster. The best way to keep using the device as a
HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger.
To connect to the HotSpot:
1.
Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target
device (laptop, media device, etc.).
2.
Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the external device and
select your device’s Mobile HotSpot name from the
network list.
•
The SSID name for your device’s hotspot is determined by what
you entered into the
Network SSID
field.
•
You can change the name by tapping
Configure
➔
Network
SSID
and changing the entry.
3.
Select this HotSpot and follow your on-screen
instructions to complete the connection.
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