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Search in Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)
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.
Set up your tablet as a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
1. Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.Tap the settings icon.
2. Tap Connections.
3. Tap Tethering and portable hotspot.
4. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
5. Tap Configure.
6. Key in the required name for the Wi-Fi Hotspot.Tap the drop down list below "Security".
7. If you don't want to password protect your Hotspot:Tap Open.
8. If you want to password protect your Hotspot:Tap WPA2 PSK.
9. Tap the field below "Password" and key in the required password.
10. Tap Save.
11. Tap the indicator next to "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" until the function is turned on.
12. If Wi-Fi is turned on:Tap OK to confirm.

13. 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 2.Key in the password you selected in step 2 and establish a connection to the Wi-Fi Hotspot.When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
14. Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Possible cause 1:
Your tablet hasn't been correctly set up as Wi-Fi Hotspot
Solution:
Set up your tablet as a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap the drop down list below "Security".
Tap Open.
Tap WPA2 PSK.
Tap OK to confirm.
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select the network name you keyed in in step 2.
Key in the password you selected in step 2 and establish a connection to the Wi-Fi Hotspot.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.