2. Tap More to set these options:
Configure Hotspot:
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Network name: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot.
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Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices
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during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set
up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.
Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile Hotspot.
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Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. (The
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default password is your 10-digit mobile phone number.)
Show password: When enabled, the contents of the Password field are visible.
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Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options, including
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Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your device uses for Hotspot, and you can set
the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot.
Timeout settings: Choose a time period, after which Hotspot will automatically turn off if
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there is no activity.
Allowed Devices
Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you
add devices to the list, they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone's Hotspot name
and password.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services.
1. From home, tap Apps
Settings
> Settings
> Hotspot and Tethering
> Hotspot.
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