Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual page 161

Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Turning ON Portable Wi-Fi hotspot turns your phone into a
Wi-Fi Internet access point (hotspot) and allows up to 5 other
devices to connect to it using a Wi-Fi connection. These
devices have Internet access through your Wireless
Provider's data network.
To enhance security, you can create an allowed device list
and set the connection mode for Allowed devices only.
This feature enables mobile data and consumes more battery
power.
Note: Using this device as a Hotspot requires a subscription to
data service. For more information, contact your
Wireless Provider.
Turning Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off
1. From the Settings screen, touch
More networks
The Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot screen displays.
2. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
ON or OFF
Note: Using the phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery
power and uses data service. While Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot is active, the phone's applications will use your
Wireless Provider's data service. Roaming while using
the phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data
charges.
Connections
Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
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