Hotspot Settings - Samsung GALAXY S4 User Manual

3. Tap
Menu > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices,
or you can tap SCAN to start scanning.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.

Hotspot Settings

Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone's data network connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.
Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account
at sprint.com/mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone (tap
learn more.
Note: Turning on Hotspot on will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services
Turn Hotspot On or Off
1. From home, tap
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Hotspot on or off.
Configure Hotspot
1. From home, tap
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Hotspot on.
3. Tap Hotspot >
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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Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. By default,
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the password is your mobile telephone 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.
Settings
Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab.
Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab.
Menu > Configure to set these options:
Apps > Sprint Zone) to
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