To configure Manage Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings (e.g., password, allowed devices, etc.), view this info.
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From a Home screen, navigate: Apps icon
> Settings
> More.
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Tap Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
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Tap Manage Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings then select an option:
Setup Mobile Hotspot
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Tap Setup Mobile Hotspot.
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From the Setup Mobile Hotspot screen, configure the following as needed:
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Network name (SSID)
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Hide my device
Enabled when a check mark is present.
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Security
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Password
Password can be changed.
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Show password
Enabled when a check mark is present.
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Select AP Band
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Client (DHCP) start address
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Tap Save.
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Manage devices
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Tap Manage devices.
Restricts which devices are allowed to connect.
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To set allowed devices, tap Manage allowed devices.
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Tap Allow all devices to enable or disable.
Enabled when a check mark is present.
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To add a device:
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Tap Add allowed device.
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Choose from previously allowed devices or enter the MAC address and device name (optional) then tap OK.
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. When finished, tap the Back icon
(lower-left)
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Tap Device limit.
Limits how many devices can be connected at the same time.
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Select an option (e.g., 2 Devices, 3 Devices, 10 Devices, etc.)
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Tap the Back icon
(lower-left).
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Timeout settings
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Tap Timeout.
Sets how long before the hotspot will turn off after no activity.
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Select an option:
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10 min
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15 min
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30min
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60 min
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Never turn off
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Tap the Back icon
(lower-left).
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