Connections 54
Activating Mobile Hotspot
Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application to allow other
devices to use your device’s internet connection.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Settings
➔
Wireless & networks
➔
Tethering &
portable hotspot
.
2. Touch
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
to turn the hotspot On or Off.
3. Your device establishes a connection to the network for the
mobile hotspot service.
4. Activate Wi-Fi on your PC or other device, then follow the
prompts on your device and device to connect.
Tip:
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi hotspot has no security applied, and any
device can connect. For more information about configuring your mobile
hotspot, see “Configure Wi-Fi hotspot” on page 67.
5. When you are finished using Mobile hotspot, touch
Mobile
Hotspot
to turn the service off.
Connecting a Device via Mobile Hotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s
Mobile Hotspot.
1. Activate Mobile Hotspot on your device. For more
information, see “Activating Mobile Hotspot” on page 54.
2. Activate Wi-Fi on the device, using the device’s Wi-Fi
control.
3. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots, and select your device from the
list. To find your device’s name, see “Configure Wi-Fi
hotspot” on page 67.
4. At the prompt, enter your device’s Mobile Hotspot
password, if you have security enabled. For more
information, see “Configure Wi-Fi hotspot” on page 67.