Wi-Fi Hotspot - HTC Merge US Cellular User Manual

Wi-Fi Hotspot

Use your phone as a wireless hotspot for up to five Wi-Fi enabled
devices with the Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot app.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. The first time you open Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot, a brief introduction
describing the application is displayed. Tap OK.
3. Enter a Router name (SSID) to easily identify your phone's Wi-Fi
network, or use the default name.
SECURITY WARNING: This device allows you to create a Wi-Fi Mobile
Hotspot wireless network, which may be accessible by unauthorized
users. It is strongly recommended that you use a password to help
protect your network.
4. Under Security, select the security protocol you want to use from
the list, or select None to create an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot.
5.
Enter a WEP key to use to secure the Wi-Fi network, or use the
provided default WEP key. The WEP key must be 10 digits long.
6. Tap Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to enable your phone as a wireless
router. The Wi-Fi Hotspot icon (
and a screen displays instructions for connecting your computer.
Follow the instructions to connect your computer or other device
to your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot.
You can also enable and configure the Wi-Fi Hotspot in Settings.
From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless
& networks. Tap Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to enable or disable your
phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, or tap Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot settings to
configure Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
Wi-Fi Hotspot is subject to activation and additional service charges.
> Wi-Fi Hotspot.
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