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I can't use my mobile phone 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 1:
The wrong password is entered on the device you want to connect from.: Enter the correct password.
List view
1. 1. Find "internet sharing"
Slide your finger left on the display.
Tap Settings.
Tap Settings.
Tap internet sharing.
2. 2. Turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot
Tap the indicator next to "Sharing" to turn on the function.
3. 3. Select settings for Wi-Fi Hotspot
Tap setup.
Tap the field below "Broadcast name" and key in the required name for the Wi-Fi Hotspot.
If you want to password protect your Hotspot:
Tap the field below "Password (minimum 8 characters)" and key in the required password.
Tap the field below "Password (minimum 8 characters)" and key in the required password.
Tap the confirm icon.
4. 4. Establish connection
Do the following on the device which is to connect to your Wi-Fi Hotspot:
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select the network name you keyed in in step 3.
Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish the connection to the Wi-Fi Hotspot.
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 the network name you keyed in in step 3.
Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish the connection to the Wi-Fi Hotspot.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
5. 5. Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Step 8 of 9
Do the following on the device which is to connect to your Wi-Fi Hotspot:Turn on Wi-Fi.Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.Select the network name you keyed in in step 3.Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish the connection to the Wi-Fi Hotspot.When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
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