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NOTE: When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled, you
cannot use your phone's applications to access the Internet via
its Wi-Fi connection. You still remain connected to the Internet
via your mobile data network.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
2.
Check Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi
network name (SSID).
3.
To stop sharing your data connection, uncheck Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Rename or Secure Your Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) and secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > Tethering & portable hotspot > Configure Wi-Fi
hotspot.
2.
Set your name and security options as follows:
Network SSID: Enter or edit a network SSID (name) that
other devices see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
Type: Broadcast or hide your network SSID. If the
broadcast is disabled, other users need to get your
network SSID to find the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Security: Choose a security option: Open (not
recommended), WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK (other users
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