Tethering Or Mobile Hotspot - Pantech Perception User Manual

Tethering or Mobile Hotspot

Use Tethering or Mobile Hotspot to convert the smartphone into a
combination of modem and wireless router, if there is no available Wi-Fi
network. A computer and any other device connected to the smartphone
can access the Internet via the regular mobile service.
Note
If the smartphone is using regular mobile service to access the internet,
significant data use charges may occur.
Go to Settings > More > Tethering & mobile hotspot.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > More > Tethering & mobile hotspot
The network that the smartphone creates is available via three methods:
• USB tethering: Connect a computer to the smartphone via the USB
cable.
• Mobile hotspot: On a device, choose the smartphone's network from
the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
• Bluetooth tethering: Pair a Bluetooth device with the smartphone.
Note
To quickly launch Mobile Hotspot, use one of the following methods:
• Open the Mobile Hotspot app from the Apps screen, then tap Mobile
hotspot.
• In Standard mode, open the Notifications panel, extend Settings
shortcuts, and then tap Mobile Hotspot.
Mobile Hotspot Settings
Tap Mobile Hotspot settings > Configure Mobile Hotspot.
• Network SSID: Enter a network name for the network that the
smartphone creates. Other devices use this name to connect to the
network.
• Hide SSID: Prevent other devices from detecting the smartphone's
network.
• Security: Choose a security type.
• Password: Enter a password to be suitable for the security type chosen.
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