Wi-Fi
To share your phone's data
connection as a portable Wi-Fi
hotspot
1
In the Home screen, touch the
Applications tab and select Settings.
2
Touch Wireless & networks and select
Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tick Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
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After a moment, the phone starts
broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) so you can connect to it with up
to eight computers or other devices. An
ongoing notification
60
is added to the
status bar and notifications drawer.
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When Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is ticked, you
can change its network name or secure it.
4
Untick Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to stop
sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi.
To rename or secure your
portable hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's
Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its
Wi-Fi network.
1
In the Home screen, touch the
Applications tab and select Settings.