Configure Hotspot - Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ User Manual

Note: Turning on Hotspot will turn off Wi-Fi.

Configure Hotspot

Set up Hotspot to your preferences.
1. From home, tap Apps
2. Tap More to set these options:
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Configure Hotspot:
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Network name: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot.
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Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices
during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set
up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.
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Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile Hotspot.
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Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. (The
default password is your 10-digit mobile phone number.)
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Show password: When enabled, the contents of the Password field are visible.
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Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options, including
Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your device uses for Hotspot, and you can set
the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot.
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Timeout settings: Choose a time period, after which Hotspot will automatically turn off if
there is no activity.
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LAN settings: View and configure settings related to using your Hotspot as a Local Area
Network.
Settings
> Settings > Mobile Hotspot .
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