Mobile Ap - Samsung Dart SGH-T499 User Manual

Mobile AP

This feature allows you to turn your phone into a
Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in
conjunction with 3G data services.
Important! The Mobile AP service can not be active at
the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your
Wi-Fi connection prior to launching the
Mobile AP service.
To activate the Mobile AP service:
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.
and then tap
Configure mobile AP
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.
• 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
4.
have an Internet connection.
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