Samsung Galaxy S6 edge User Manual

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70 Mobile Hotspot and TetheringSettingsMobile Hotspot and TetheringUse Mobile Hotspot to shareyour device’s Internet connectionwith other devices using yourdevice as a portable Wi-Fihotspot.Share your device’s Internetconnection with a computer thatconnects to your device using aUSB cable.Use Your Device as aPortable Wi-Fi HotspotNote: You must have a tethering plan on your serviceaccount in order to use the Mobile Hotspot.Warning: Mobile Hotspot consumes battery powerand uses data service.Turn Mobile Hotspot On or OffActivate your device’s Mobile Hotspot applicationto allow other devices to use your device’s Internetconnection.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile Hotspotand Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on or off.Warning: By default, your device’s PortableWi-Fi hotspot has no security applied, and anydevice can connect. For more information, seeConfigure Mobile Hotspot Settings.Connect a Device toYour Mobile HotspotUse the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect toyour device’s Mobile Hotspot.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile Hotspotand Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.3. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.4. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the targetdevice from the list.5. On the target device, enter your device’s MobileHotspot password.Allowed Device ListControl whether devices connect to your PortableWi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed device list. Afteryou add devices to the list, they can scan for yourdevice and connect using your device’s PortableWi-Fi hotspot name and password.Note: Using your device as a Mobile Hotspotconsumes battery power and uses data service. WhileMobile Hotspot is active, your device’s applicationswill use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roamingwhile using your device as a Mobile Hotspot will incurextra data charges.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile Hotspotand Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.3. Tap MORE > Allowed devices, and then tapADD to enter the other device’s Device nameand MAC address.4. Tap OK to add the device.