E-Manual

65 Chapter 7: Staying connected
Tethering
When Wi-Fi service is not available, you can use your Smartphone as a modem or turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot to get Internet
access on your laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices.
IMPORTANT! Most mobile service providers may require a data plan for you to be able to use the tethering function. Contact your mobile
service provider about availing of this data plan.
NOTES:
• Internet access via tethering may be slower than the standard Wi-Fi or mobile connection.
• Only a limited number of mobile devices can tether to your Smartphone for Internet access.
• Turn o the tethering feature when you're not using it to help save battery power.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Turn your Smartphone into a Wi-Fi Hotspot to share Internet connection with other devices.
1. Do either of the following:
• Launch Quick Settings then tap > Network & internet.
• Swipe up on your Home screen then tap Settings > Network & internet.
2. Tap Hotspot & tethering then slide on Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot > Hotspot name to assign a unique SSID or network name, and tap Hotspot password to assign a strong
8-character password for your Wi-Fi hotspot. When done, tap OK.
4. Connect other devices to your Smartphone’s hotspot connection the same way you connect to a Wi-Fi network.