Connections 127Mobile APThis feature allows you to turn your phone into aWi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used inconjunction with 3G data services.Important! The Mobile AP service can not be active atthe same time as Wi-Fi. Please close yourWi-Fi connection prior to launching theMobile AP service.To activate the Mobile AP service:1. Press ➔ and then tap(Settings) ➔ Wireless and networks ➔Tethering and portable hotspot.2. Tap Mobile AP and place a checkmark in theadjacent field to activate the service.3. Tap Mobile AP settings ➔ Configure mobile APand write down the Network SSID name. Thisname is generally AndroidAP.4. Confirm the Mobile AP service iconappears at the top of the screen.Note: By default, the connection is open and notsecured. It is recommended that you accessthe Mobile AP settings and create a secureconnection by using a password forcommunication.Note: Using your 3G service and Mobile AP Hotspotdrains your phone’s battery at a much fasterrate than when using any other featurecombination.The best way to keep using the phone as ahotspot is to have it connected to a powersupply.To connect to the Hotspot:1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on yourtarget device (laptop, media device, etc.).2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device andselect your phone hotspot from the networklist.• The default name for your phone’s hotspot isAndroidAP.• You can change the name by tapping Configuremobile AP ➔ Network SSID and changing theentry.3. Select this Hotspot and follow your on-screeninstructions to complete the connection.4. Launch your Web browser to confirm youhave an Internet connection.
