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After you set up Mobile Hotspot mode on your BlackBerry device, connecting to the mobile hotspot with
a Wi-Fi enabled device is a lot like connecting to any regular router.
Before you use Mobile Hotspot mode, read the latest safety and product information at
www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones
.
Use Mobile Hotspot mode to share your Internet connection
Before you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode, check that your BlackBerry device's connection to the mobile
network is turned on.
1.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap
Settings
>
Network Connections
>
Mobile Hotspot
.
3.
If you've never used Mobile Hotspot mode before, complete the instructions on the screen. Read the
screens carefully as they provide important information about the Mobile Hotspot feature. Remember
your Mobile Hotspot password for later.
4.
Set the
Mobile Hotspot
switch to
On
.
5.
On the device that you want to connect to the mobile hotspot, proceed as you would if you were
connecting the device to any other Wi-Fi network. You need to know the name of the mobile hotspot
and the password you set during the setup process.
Find your Mobile Hotspot mode settings
You set most of the settings for your mobile hotspot the first time you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode. You
can change these settings later when you aren't in an active mobile hotspot session.
1.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap Settings > Network Connections > Mobile Hotspot.
3.
Tap .
Disconnect a device from your mobile hotspot
After you disconnect a device from your mobile hotspot, if you want to connect the device again you
must start a new session in Mobile Hotspot mode.
1.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap Settings > Network Connections > Mobile Hotspot.
3.
Tap the name of the device that you want to disconnect from your mobile hotspot.
4.
Tap .
Troubleshooting: Mobile Hotspot mode
I can't use my device as a mobile hotspot
•
Check that you're connected to the mobile network. If appears in the upper-right corner of the
home screen, then the mobile network is on and connected.
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