49Connect & transfer
Wi-Fi hotspot
Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot
of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs.
Contact your service provider for details.
Your can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable,
convenient internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Note: Keep it secure. To protect your phone and hotspot from
unauthorized access, it is strongly recommended that you set
up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including
password.
Find it: Apps >
Settings
>
More
>
Tethering & portable
hotspot
, then tap the
Mobile Hotspot
switch to turn it on
1 Your phone turns off
Wi-Fi
power and uses the mobile
network for internet access. Tap
Mobile Hotspot settings
>
Configure Mobile Hotspot
to set up security:
•Network name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
•Security: Select the type of security you want:
None
or
WPA2 PSK
. For
WPA2
, enter a unique password that
others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note:
WPA2
is recommended by IEEE.
• Password: Create a password with at least eight
characters.
•
Broadcast Channel
: If you notice interference after
your hotspot has been active for a while, try different
channels.
• Client (DHCP) start address
2 Ta p
SAVE
when the settings are complete.
When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled devices
can connect by entering your hotspot’s
Network name
,
selecting a
Security
type, and entering the correct wireless
Password
.
Wi-Fi modes
For those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone
supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 802.11b, g, n, ac.
USB cables
Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the
rules. See “Content Copyright” in your Legal Guide.
To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files from
your computer, connect your phone to your computer with a
USB cable. To change the type of USB connection (if
necessary), tap Apps >
Settings
>
Storage
>Menu
>
USB computer connection
.
Tip: Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB port.
Typically, these are located directly on your computer.
Note: The first time you use a USB connection, your computer
may indicate that drivers are being installed. Follow any
prompts you see to complete the installation. This may take a
few minutes.
• For Microsoft® Windows®: On your computer, choose
Start, then select Windows Explorer from your list of
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