Hotspot - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network, you are
not prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless you reset your phone back to its factory
default settings.
Scan for a Wi-Fi Network
1. Press
2. Tap Scan.

Hotspot

Sprint Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when
used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used). See
General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks
Set Up Sprint Hotspot
1. Press
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Sprint hotspot to turn Sprint hotspot ON.
When active, the Notifications area of the status bar shows Hotspot activated.
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Note: Connect your charger to your phone if you plan to use Sprint Hotspot for an extended period.
Important: Upon activation, any current Wi-Fi connection to an access point is terminated.
Connect to Sprint Hotspot
1. Enable Wi-Fi on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the phone and select your hotspot from the network list.
The network name for Sprint Hotspot on your phone will be in the form of SPH-L710XXX.
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("XXX" represents a three-digit number unique to your phone.) You can change the name by
tapping Configure from the Sprint Hotspot screen.
3. Select this phone and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the
Sprint Hotspot page).
4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection.
Adjust Your Sprint Hotspot Settings
1. Press
2. Tap Configure for options, including Network (SSID), device visibility (Hide my device),
Security [Open or WPA2 PSK], Password, password visibility (Show password), and other
advanced options.
3. Tap Save to store the new hotspot settings.
Web and Data
and tap > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
and tap > Settings > Connections > Hotspot.
and tap > Settings > Connections > Hotspot.
for more information.
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