Samsung Galaxy Light. Mobile HotSpot

4. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and
tap OK.
To disconnect tethering:
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Mobile HotSpot).
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order
to use the Mobile HotSpot. You cannot use data on the
device while using Mobile HotSpot.
(Apps) ➔
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/LTE 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 active this service.
To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Apps) ➔
(Mobile HotSpot).
– or –
From the Home screen, press
and then tap
Settings ➔
(Connections tab) ➔ More
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.
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6. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
7. Enter a new password then write it down.
– Additional options include SHow password and Show advanced
options.
8. Tap Save to store the new settings.
9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon
at the top of the screen.
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Note: By default, the connection is not secured.
• You can change the name by tapping Configure ➔ Network
SSID and changing the entry.
3. Select this HotSpot and follow your on-screen
instructions to complete the connection.
4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an
Internet connection.
To change the Portable HotSpot password:
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Apps) ➔
(Mobile HotSpot).
2. Tap Mobile HotSpot ➔ Configure.
Note: Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery
much faster. The best way to keep using the device as a
HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger.
To connect to the HotSpot:
1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target
device (laptop, media device, etc.).
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the external device and
select your device’s Mobile HotSpot name from the
network list.
• The SSID name for your device’s hotspot is determined by what
you entered into the Network SSID field.
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3. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
4. With security enabled, delete the previous password
and enter a new one into the Password field.
Important! The more complex the password, the harder it will
be for intruders to break your security. It is
recommended that you not use names, birthdays,
or other personal information.
5. Tap Save to store the new settings.
To manage connected devices:
This feature allows you to provide MAC filtering on your
device. This is similar to a “VIP list” where only device on the
list are allowed access.
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Apps) ➔
(Mobile HotSpot).
2. Tap Mobile HotSpot ➔ Allowed devices.
3. Tap
(Add new device) to add devices to the
allowed for connection list.
4. Enter the Device name and Mac address.
5. Tap OK to save the new device.
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