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Mobile HotSpot
This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi
hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction
with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be
used).
The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this
same functionality and allows you to provide Internet
connectivity to multiple devices.
Important! The Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when
device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please disconnect
your Wi-Fi connection prior to active this service.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order
to use the Mobile HotSpot. You cannot use data on the
device while using Mobile HotSpot.
To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:
1. From the Home screen, tap ( Apps ) ➔
(
T-Mobile folder) ➔ ( Mobile HotSpot ).
– or –
From the Home screen, press and then tap
Settings ➔ ( Connections tab) ➔ Tethering and
Mobile HotSpot
.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the
Mobile HotSpot
slider to the right to turn it on.
3. Edit the
Network SSID name and then write it down.
4. Enable the
Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you
would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby
devices.
5. Verify the
Security field is set to WPA2 PSK .
6. Enter a new password then write it down.
– Additional options include SHow password and Show advanced
options.
7. Tap Save to store the new settings.
8. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon appears
at the top of the screen.
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