Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual page 83

Configure Mobile Hotspot
Settings
Manage your Mobile hotspot security and
connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap More > Configure mobile hotspot for the
following settings:
•
Network name: View and change the name of
your Mobile hotspot.
•
Broadcast network name (SSID): Make your
Mobile hotspot visible to other Wi-Fi devices
during a scan. When disabled, other devices
can still connect to your Mobile hotspot, but
have to set up the connection manually with
your Network SSID and Password.
•
Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.
•
Password: If you choose a security level
that uses a password, enter the password. A
default password is displayed on the Mobile
hotspot screen.
•
Show password: Display your password
instead of masking it.
•
Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, and
to specify the channel your device uses for
Mobile hotspot.
Settings
Apps >
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Wi-Fi Sharing
Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other
devices. Be aware that your device may switch
between your saved Wi-Fi networks without notice.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap More > Wi-Fi sharing for the following
options:
•
Turn on Wi-Fi sharing
•
Turn off Wi-Fi sharing
Tethering Your Device
You can use USB tethering to share your device's
Internet connection with a computer.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering.
3. Connect the computer to the device using the
USB cable, and then tap USB tethering to turn
tethering on.
Apps >
Apps >
Mobile HotSpot and Tethering