Samsung Dart SGH-T499 User Manual page 131

Press
1.
(Settings) Wireless and networks
Tethering and portable hotspot.
Tap Mobile AP and place a checkmark in the
2.
adjacent field to activate the service.
Tap Mobile AP settings
3.
and write down the Network SSID name. This
name is generally AndroidAP.
Confirm the Mobile AP service icon
4.
appears at the top of the screen.
Note: By default, the connection is open and not secured. It is
recommended that you access the Mobile AP settings
and create a secure connection by using a password for
communication.
Note: Using your 3G service and Mobile AP Hotspot drains your
phone's battery at a much faster rate than when using
any other feature combination.
The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to
have it connected to a power supply.
To connect to the Hotspot:
Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your
1.
target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and
2.
select your phone hotspot from the network
list.
and then tap
Configure mobile AP
• The default name for your phone's hotspot is
AndroidAP.
• You can change the name by tapping Configure
mobile AP Network SSID and changing the
entry.
Select this Hotspot and follow your on-screen
3.
instructions to complete the connection.
Launch your Web browser to confirm you have
4.
an Internet connection.
To secure the Mobile AP service:
The two most common methods for securing your
connection to the Hotspot are to a security method
(WPA2 PSK) and to Hide your phone's SSID name.
Press
1.
(Settings) Wireless and networks
Tethering and portable hotspot
settings Configure mobile AP.
Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
2.
With security enabled, enter a new password
3.
into the Password field.
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.
Tap Save to store the new settings.
4.
and then tap
Mobile AP
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