32 Wi-Fi
hotspot
Note: You need to subscribe to Wi-Fi hotspot service
before you can use this feature. Contact your service
provider.
You can set up your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide
portable, convenient internet access to other Wi-Fi
enabled devices.
Activate hotspot
Find it: > Mobile Hotspot > Mobile Hotspot
When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled
devices can connect by entering your hotspot’s
SSID,
selecting a
Security type, and entering the correct
Wireless password.
Setup
Note: Risks can be associated with connecting to the
public internet. Your phone allows you to create a 3G
Mobile Hotspot, which may be accessible by
unauthorized users. It is highly recommended that you
use a password other possible steps to protect your
computer from unauthorized access. To add security to
your Wi-Fi hotspot:
Find it: >
Mobile Hotspot > Configure Mobile
Hotspot
Touch a setting to modify it:
• SSID: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
• Security: Select the type of security you want:
WEP,
WPA, or WPA2. Enter a unique password. Other users
can access your Wi-Fi hotspot only if they enter the
correct password.
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.
• Channel: Select a channel that minimizes potential
interference. You may need to try different channels
after your hotspot is active for a time.
Touch
Save when the settings are complete.