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I can't use my tablet as a Wi-Fi Hotspot
This troubleshooting guide will take you through a number of possible causes to help you find a solution to your problem.
Possible cause 2:
Your tablet hasn't been correctly set up as Wi-Fi Hotspot: Set up your tablet as a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
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1. 1. Find "Personal Hotspot"
Tap Settings.
Tap Personal Hotspot.
2. 2. Turn on tethering
Tap the indicator next to Personal Hotspot to turn on tethering.
3. 3. Change password for Wi-Fi Hotspot
Tap Wi-Fi Password.
Key in the required access code and tap Done.
4. 4. Establish connection
Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your device on the list.
Key in the password for the Wi-Fi Hotspot and establish a connection to your device.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your device on the list.
Key in the password for the Wi-Fi Hotspot and establish a connection to your device.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Step 6 of 6
Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.Select your device on the list.Key in the password for the Wi-Fi Hotspot and establish a connection to your device.When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
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