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Chapter 3 . Connection
2. Tap Set up WLAN hotspot to configure following settings:
• Change the hotspot name: The Name is the hotspot name. By default, this is the name
of your phone model. You can manually change the name to something that is easier to
remember. Tap Hotspot Name to edit the name of your hotspot and tap OK.
• Change the security setting: Tap Security to configure security setting. Your phone uses
WPA2 PSK encryption by default. Other devices will require a password to connect to the
hotspot. If you choose None, devices will not require a password to connect to the hotspot.
• Configure a password that is easy to remember: The hotspot password is generated
randomly by your phone. For security reasons, choose a password that is not easy to guess.
Tap Hotspot Password and enter the new password (the password must have at least 8
characters), then tap OK.
• Select AP Band: Tap AP Band to choose 2.4 GHz Band or 5 GHz Band and tap APPLY.
• Set the maximum connections: Tap Maximum connections and select the number of
maximum.
• Turn off hotspot automatically: Switch on Turn off hotspot automatically, and then if no
devices are connected, the WLAN hotspot will be turned off after 10 minutes.
Note:
Your device can’t access the internet using WLAN when your Portable WLAN hotspot is turned on.
Use USB tethering
Use a USB cable to share your phone’s mobile internet with a computer. This is useful if your
computer’s internet
connection stops working. To enable mobile data, see Connect to mobile data.
1. Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.
2. On the Home screen, go to Settings > More connection settings > Hotspot & tethering.
3. Switch on USB tethering. After enabling USB tethering, your phone will display the icon in the
status bar. You can then use the computer to access the internet.
Note:
Depending on your computer’s operating system, you may need to install phone drivers on the computer or
establish a network connection in order to use USB tethering. Please read the instructions for your operating
system.
Use Bluetooth tethering
Use Bluetooth tethering to turn your phone into a wireless router and share your mobile internet
with other devices. Compared with a portable hotspot, Bluetooth tethering offers a slower internet
connection, but consumes less power.
1. Establish a Bluetooth connection between two devices and check that they are paired. For
more information, see Enable Bluetooth and pair your phone with another device.
2. On the Home screen, go to Settings > More connection settings > Hotspot & tethering.
3. Switch on Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile internet.
4. Go to Settings ->Bluetooth and tap the device you want to connect. Other devices can now
connect and use your mobile data.
3. 6 Smart WLAN
Use smart WLAN to share WLAN password, connect to router and extend WLAN.
Share WLAN password
When connected to WLAN, you can share the password with other devices.