Hotspot Settings - Samsung galaxy note 3 User Manual

Hotspot Settings

Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone's data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.
For information on using the Hotspot feature, see Hotspot.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and use data services.
Turn Hotspot On or Off
To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. You
can control Hotspot from Settings.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Hotspot on or off.
Allowed Devices
Control whether devices can connect to your phone's 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.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
Menu > Allowed devices.
3. Tap
a nd enter the other device's Device name and MAC address. Consult the other
device's settings to find these details.
4. Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list.
Configure Hotspot
Set up Hotspot to your preferences.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
Menu to set these options:
Configure:
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Network SSID: 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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Settings
Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Hotspot.
Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Hotspot.
Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Hotspot.
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