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Using my mobile phone as Wi-Fi Hotspot

Want to let other mobile phones or computers establish an internet connection using your mobile phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot? It's easy, but you need to set up your mobile phone for internet before you can use this function.


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1. Find "Mobile Hotspot"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
Tap Settings.
Tap Network Connections.
Tap Mobile Hotspot.

2. Edit settings

If it's the first time you use your mobile phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot:
Follow the instructions on the display to key in the required password and go to step 7.
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If you've used your mobile phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot before:
Tap Configure.

3. Enter Wi-Fi Hotspot name

Tap the field below Name.
Key in the required Wi-Fi Hotspot name.

4. Select security settings

Tap Security Type.
Tap None or the required encryption method.
If you select a method of encryption:
Tap the field below Password and key in the required password.

5. Save settings

Tap Save.

6. Turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot

Tap the indicator next to Mobile Hotspot to turn on the function.

7. Establish connection

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your mobile phone on the list.
Follow the instructions on the display to establish a connection to your mobile phone.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
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8. Exit

Slide your finger up the display starting from the bottom edge of your mobile phone to return to standby mode.
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