Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual page 242

4. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and
tap OK.
To disconnect tethering:
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Mobile HotSpot).
2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove
the check mark and deactivate the feature.
3. Remove the USB cable from the device.
Mobile HotSpot
This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi
hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction
with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be
used).
The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this
same functionality and allows you to provide Internet
connectivity to multiple devices.
Important! The Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when
device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please disconnect
your Wi-Fi connection prior to activating this
service.
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(Apps)
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order
to use the Mobile HotSpot.
To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Mobile HotSpot).
– or –
From the Home screen, press
Settings
networks Tethering and Mobile HotSpot.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the Mobile HotSpot
slider to the right to turn it on.
3. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and
tap OK.
4. Edit the Network SSID name and then write it down.
5. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you
would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby
devices.
6. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
(Apps)
and then tap
(Connections tab) More