Sprint hotspot – Samsung SPH-P100ZKASPR User Manual

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3B. Web and Data Services

Sprint Hotspot

Sprint Hotspot allows you to turn your device into a

Wi-Fi hotspot.

To set up Sprint Hotspot:

1.

Press

and tap

>

(

Sprint

Hotspot

).

2.

Tap

Sprint Hotspot

to select the check box and to

activate the service.

When active, the Notifications area of the status
bar, shows

.

To connect to Sprint Hotspot:

1.

Enable Wi-Fi on your target device (laptop, media
device, etc.).

2.

Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select
your device hotspot from the network list.

The network name for Sprint Hotspot on your
device will be in the form of

SPH-P100XXX

. (“XXX”

represents a three-digit number unique to your
device.)You can change the name by tapping

Sprint Hotspot settings

from the Sprint Hotspot

screen (page 146).

3.

Select this device and follow your onscreen
instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the
Sprint Hotspot page).

4.

Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an
Internet connection.

To adjust your Sprint Hotspot settings:

1.

Press

and tap

>

>

Sprint

Hotspot settings

.

2.

Configure the

Router name (SSID)

,

Security

[

Open

or

WPA2 (AES)

], tap

Hide my device

to prevent your

Sprint Hotspot name (SSID) from appearing on the
Wi-Fi network list (enabled when indicated by a
green check mark).

Note:

Connect your charger to your device if you plan to use
Sprint Hotspot for an extended period.

Important:

Upon activation, any current Wi-Fi connection to
an access point is terminated.

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