Device Guides
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
How to
Use tablet as Wi-Fi Hotspot
When you use your tablet as a Wi-Fi Hotspot, you can share your tablet's internet connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. Before you can use your tablet as a Wi-Fi Hotspot, you need to set up your tablet for internet.
Find "Configure"
Select Wi-Fi Hotspot settings
Turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot
Return to the home screen
Establish connection to Wi-Fi Hotspot from another device
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi Hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top the screen.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Connections.
Tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
Tap Mobile Hotspot.
Tap Configure.
Tap the field below "Network name" and key in the required name.
Tap Security.
Tap WPA3-Personal to password protect your Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Tap the field below "Password" and key in the required password.
Tap Save.
Tap the indicator below "Mobile Hotspot to turn on the function.
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi Hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
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