Usb Tethering - Samsung Galaxy Alpha User Manual

Change the Mobile Hotspot Password
1. From a Home screen, tap
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap More options > Configure hotspot.
4. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK and
enter a new password.
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings
Manage your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot security and
connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap More options > Configure hotspot:
•
Network SSID: View and change the name of
your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
•
Hide my device: Make your Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during
a scan. Other devices can still connect to your
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot, but will have to set up
the connection manually with your Network
SSID and Password.
•
Security: Choose the security level for your
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
•
Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, enter the password.
•
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
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
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Turn Off Wi-Fi Hotspot Automatically
Set your device to automatically turn off Wi-Fi
hotspot if there are no connected devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap More options > Timeout settings and
select an amount of time.

USB Tethering

To connect your device to a computer using USB
tethering:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Use a USB cable to connect a computer to your
phone.
3. Tap USB tethering to turn tethering on.
Help
For more information:
1. From a Home screen, tap
More options > Help.
2. Tap
Apps >
Apps >
Apps >
Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot