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To disconnect tethering:
From the Home screen, tap
1.
Tethering and portable hotspot.
Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the
2.
check mark and deactivate the feature.
Disconnect the USB cable from the phone.
3.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
This feature allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA+ (4G)
data services (although 3G service can also be used).
Important!: The Mobile AP service can not be active at the same time as
Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching the
Mobile AP service.
To activate the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service:
From the Home screen, tap
1.
Tethering and portable hotspot.
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. This places a checkmark in the
2.
adjacent field to activate the service.
Tap Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
3.
Note the Network SSID name or enter a new SSID.
4.
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By default, WPA2 PSK security is selected. To enable it, tap
5.
the Password field, enter a password and tap Save.
To create an unsecured hotspot (not recommended as
anyone can access your device), tap the Security field,
select Open and tap Save.
Important!: The more complex the password, the harder it will be for intruders
to break your security. It is recommended that you not use names,
birthdays, or other personal information.
Confirm the Mobile AP service icon
6.
of the screen.
Note: Using your 4G service and Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot drains your phone's
battery at a much faster rate than when using any other feature
combination. It is recommended that the phone be connected to the wall
charger while using it as a hotspot.
To connect to the Hotspot:
Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device
1.
(laptop, media device, etc.).
Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your
2.
phone hotspot from the network list.
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