LG US780 - Manual (Page 28)

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Connecting to Networks and Devices
For the latest information about tethering and portable hotspots, including
supported operating systems and other details, visit
http://www.android.com/tether.
To change Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings:
• On the Home screen, touch > Apps tab > Settings > Tethering
& Networks > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot. Choose
options that you want to adjust
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and
secure its Wi-Fi network.
1. On the Home screen, touch > Apps tab > Settings .
2. Touch Tethering & Networks from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS
category and select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
• You can change the network SSID (name) that other computers see
when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
• You can also touch the Security menu to configure the network with
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security using a pre-shared key
(PSK).
• If you touch the WPA2 PSK security option, a password field is added
to the Set up Wi-Fi hotspot dialog. If you enter a password, you
will need to enter that password when you connect to the phone's
hotspot with a computer or other device. You can set Open in the
Security menu to remove security from your Wi-Fi network.
4. Touch Save.
ATTENTiON!
If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent unauthorized usage of online
services by other people and additional charges can be incurred. To avoid unauthorized
usage, you are advised to keep the security option active.