1. Find "Configure hotspot"
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top the screen.
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Press the settings icon.
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Press More.
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Press Tethering & portable hotspot.
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Press Portable hotspot settings.
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Press Configure hotspot.
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2. Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings
Press the field below "Network name (SSID)" and key in the required name.
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Press the drop down list below "Security".
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Press WPA2 PSK to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Press the field below "Password" and key in the required password.
The password prevents others from accessing your Wi-Fi hotspot without your approval.
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Press SAVE.
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3. Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot
Press the indicator next to "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" to turn on the function.
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4. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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5. Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device
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.
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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