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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 personal Hotspot
Tap the indicator next to "Personal Hotspot" until the function is turned on.
If this is the first time you use the function:
Tap Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Tap Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
3. 3. Enter password for personal Hotspot
Tap Wi-Fi Password.
Key in the required password and tap Done.
4. 4. Establish connection
Do the following on the device which is to connect to your personal Hotspot:
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your tablet on the list.
Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish a connection to your tablet.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your tablet on the list.
Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish a connection to your tablet.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Step 7 of 7
Do the following on the device which is to connect to your personal Hotspot:Turn on Wi-Fi.Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.Select your tablet on the list.Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish a connection to your tablet.When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
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