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5. By default, WPA2 PSK security is selected. To enable it,
tap the Password field, enter a password and tap Save.
To create an unsecured hotspot (not recommended as
anyone can access your device), tap the Security field,
select Open and tap Save.
Important!
The more complex the password, the harder it will
be for intruders to break your security. It is
recommended that you not use names, birthdays, or
other personal information.
6. Tap
Save
.
7. Press for the following options:
• Timeout settings
: allows you to set the time your device will
remain available as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot if there is no
connection (Never timeout, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20
minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes).
•Help
: provides additional information.
Connecting to Portable Wi-Fi hotspot from other
devices
1. Activate Wi-Fi on the device to be connected to your
phone.
2. Find the network SSID
i
n the Wi-Fi network list and
connect to it (t
he default is “AndroidAP”)
.
The connected device can now use internet through
your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note:
Activating Wi-Fi and connecting to your phone will be
different depending on the type of the other device.
Help
Ⅲ
From the
Tethering and portable hotspot
menu, tap
Help
for additional information.
Note:
Using your 4G service and Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot drains
your phone’s battery at a much faster rate than when
using any other feature combination. It is recommended
that the phone be connected to the wall charger while
using it as a hotspot.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows peer-to-peer (device-to-device)
connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over a
Wi-Fi connection.