Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual page 81

Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password
You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Tap your password, enter a new password.
5. Tap Save.
Configure Mobile Hotspot
Settings
Manage your Mobile hotspot security and
connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
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.
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
75
•
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.
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
Settings.
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
Settings.
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