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    Setting Up a Mobile WI-FI Hotspot

     

    This page will give you information to help you set up your mobile phone as a WIFI hotspot

     

    Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot

    A Personal Hotspot lets you share the cellular data connection of your iPhone or Android mobile device to access to a Wi-Fi network.

    You can connect to Personal Hotspot with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB.

    Please note:

    • Expect high battery use by tethering.
    • Tethering can use a lot of battery so its recommend to plug in your devices while tethering.
    • Turn off tethering connections when you've finished with them.

    iPhone Mobile Tethering

    Setting up a Personal Hotspot:

     

    1) Go to Settings > Cellular.

     

    2) Tap Personal Hotspot, then tap the slider to turn it on.

     

    3) Touch the box to place a check mark by the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot or Mobile Hotspot item.

     

    4) Choose the Set Up Wi-Fi Hotspot item to give the hotspot a name, or SSID, and then review, change, or assign a password.

    Android Mobile Tethering

    Setting up a Personal Hotspot:

     

    1) Open the Settings app

     

    2) Touch the More item in the Wireless & Networks section, and then choose Tethering & Portable Hotspot.