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To rename or secure your portable hotspot
When Mobile Hotspot is activated, you can change the name of your
phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.
• Tap Settings >More> Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot
settings > Configure mobile hotspot to change the network SSID or set your
network security.
• Tap SAVE.
Using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows two devices to establish a direct, peer-to-peer Wi-Fi
connection without requiring a wireless router.
Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct
1. From the home screen, tap > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the position.
3. Tap > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone will search for other devices
enabled with Wi-Fi Direct connections.
4. Tap a device name under Peer Devices to connect with it. The other
device will receive a Wi-Fi Direct connection prompt and need to accept
the request for connection. If prompted, tap ACCEPT.
5. Once connected, the device is displayed as “Connected”.
Sending data via Wi-Fi Direct
1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to
share.
2. Select the option for sharing via Wi-Fi Direct. The method may vary by
application and data type.
3. Tap a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for
new devices and tap one of them.