Using htc one as a wi‍-fi hotspot, Using htc one as a wi-fi hotspot – HTC One M8 User Manual

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Using HTC One as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One into a Wi-Fi
hotspot.

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Make sure the data connection is turned on.

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You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your
mobile service provider to use this service. Devices connected to your Wi-Fi
hotspot use data from your subscribed data plan.

1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.

2. Tap Mobile network sharing.

3. Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on.

The first time you turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot, you'll need to set it up.

4. Enter a hotspot name or use the default.

5. Enter a password or use the default.

The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can
connect and use HTC One as a wireless router.

6. To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap Advanced settings.

Choose settings such as SSID and the security type, and then press

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7. Tap Next and then tap Done.

HTC One is ready to be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot when you see

on the status bar.

To help minimize security risks, use the default security settings and set a strong
and unique password.

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