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Mobile Hotspot
Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s mobile data
network connection with a PC or other device via Wi-Fi. For
more information about using your device as a mobile
hotspot, see “Mobile Hotspot” on page 69.
Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off
1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Wireless and networks ➔ Mobile
Hotspot.
2. Touch Mobile Hotspot to turn the hotspot On or Off.
When on, a check appears in the checkbox.
Note: Using your device as a mobile hotspot consumes battery
power and increases your data usage. Roaming while
using your device as a mobile hotspot will incur extra
data charges.
Configure Mobile Hotspot
Note: Mobile Hotspot must be turned On to configure the
hotspot.
1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Wireless and networks ➔ Mobile
Hotspot ➔ Network settings.
2. Touch Configure to configure your Mobile Hotspot.
Follow the prompts, then select:
• Automatic: Automatically create an SSID and Key for your
hotspot.
• Manual: Configure your Mobile Hotspot.
– Network Name (SSID): View and edit your phone’s name,
used by other devices when connecting to your mobile hotspot.
– Broadcast SSID: Enable to allow your device’s Network Name
(SSID) to be broadcast, so other devices can search for it. When
enabled, a check appears in the checkbox. When disabled, your
device is “hidden”, and your hotspot can only be accessed by
devices you specifically allow.
– Security: Choose a security level.