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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
Apps
g
Settings
g
Tethering and Mobile HotSpot
g
Mobile HotSpot
.
1.
Slide the
Mobile HotSpot
slider to turn it on (
ON
ON
).
2.
Read the on-screen notification regarding data and tap
OK
.
3.
Edit the Network SSID field and then create a new Network
SSID name.
4.
Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you would
like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby devices.
5.
Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
6.
Enter a new password.
