Using htc one (e8) as a wi‍-fi hotspot, Using htc one (e8) as a wi-fi hotspot – HTC One E8 User Manual

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Using HTC One (E8) as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC One (E8) 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 > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

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

3. Enter a hotspot name or use the default.

4. 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 (E8) as a wireless router.

5. To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap > Advanced.

Choose from the available settings, and then press

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6. Tap the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on.

HTC One (E8) 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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