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 Security: Sets the security level
 Password: Sets a password if necessary.
 Maximum Wi-Fi clients: Sets the maximum Wi-Fi clients that can connect to your
device.
 Auto off: Sets the length of time to elapse when your hotspot feature is disabled if
there is no device connected.
 Menu , and touch Advanced: Sets the advanced settings, such as local router or
DHCP server settings.
When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active and is ready to share its connection, the hotspot icon
appears on the status bar.
Tethered Mode
You can tether your device to your computer with a USB cable, to share your device’s Internet
connection with your computer.
1. Press Home > Menu , and touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering
& portable hotspot.
2. Check the Tethered mode check box to turn on the tethered mode.
When the tethered mode is active, the tethered mode icon appears on the notification panel.
If you want to use your device in tethered mode whenever it is connected to a PC, select
Tethered mode in Default connection type of PC connection. See PC Connection.