Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ User Manual

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83 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 Mobile Hotspot.Warning: Mobile Hotspot consumes battery powerand uses data service.Turn Mobile HotSpot On or OffActivate Mobile HotSpot to allow other devices touse your device’s Internet connection.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > CONNECTIONS > MobileHotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on or off.Warning: By default, Mobile Hotspot has no securityapplied, and any device can connect. For moreinformation, see Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings.Connect a Device toYour Mobile HotspotUse the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect toMobile HotSpot.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > CONNECTIONS > MobileHotspot and 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 Mobile Hotspotwith the Allowed device list. After you add devices tothe list, they can scan for your device and connectusing your device’s Mobile Hotspot name andpassword.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 > MobileHotspot and 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.