Difference between revisions of "Turn Your Android Phone Into a Wi‐Fi Hotspot"
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#*If you receive an error, you will need to contact your carrier and inquire about setting up a mobile hotspot on your plan. You may not have access to it unless you spend more money. | #*If you receive an error, you will need to contact your carrier and inquire about setting up a mobile hotspot on your plan. You may not have access to it unless you spend more money. | ||
#Connect to the hotspot on another device. Open the "Connect to network" menu on the device that you want to connect to the hotspot. You should see your new hotspot in the list of available networks. Select it and enter in the password you created. Your device will now connect to the hotspot. | #Connect to the hotspot on another device. Open the "Connect to network" menu on the device that you want to connect to the hotspot. You should see your new hotspot in the list of available networks. Select it and enter in the password you created. Your device will now connect to the hotspot. | ||
| − | #*See [[Connect | + | #*See [[Connect to a Wireless Internet Connection|this guide]] for detailed instructions for a variety of different devices. |
#Tap the "Data usage" option in the Wireless & Networks section of the Settings menu to monitor your data usage. Using a hotspot will typically burn through your allotted data much quicker than simply using your phone to browse the internet. Be prepared to see your usage increase when using your hotspot. | #Tap the "Data usage" option in the Wireless & Networks section of the Settings menu to monitor your data usage. Using a hotspot will typically burn through your allotted data much quicker than simply using your phone to browse the internet. Be prepared to see your usage increase when using your hotspot. | ||
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#Check the "Activate WiFi Hotspot" box to turn on your hotspot. Once it is broadcasting it can be connected to by any device with the correct password. | #Check the "Activate WiFi Hotspot" box to turn on your hotspot. Once it is broadcasting it can be connected to by any device with the correct password. | ||
#Connect to the hotspot from another device. Open the "Connect to network" menu on the device that you want to connect to the hotspot. You should see your new hotspot in the list of available networks. Select it and enter in the password you created. Your device will now connect to the hotspot. | #Connect to the hotspot from another device. Open the "Connect to network" menu on the device that you want to connect to the hotspot. You should see your new hotspot in the list of available networks. Select it and enter in the password you created. Your device will now connect to the hotspot. | ||
| − | #*See [[Connect | + | #*See [[Connect to a Wireless Internet Connection|this guide]] for detailed instructions for a variety of different devices. |
#Monitor your data usage. Using a hotspot will typically burn through your allotted data much quicker than simply using your phone to browse the internet. Be prepared to see your usage increase when using your hotspot. | #Monitor your data usage. Using a hotspot will typically burn through your allotted data much quicker than simply using your phone to browse the internet. Be prepared to see your usage increase when using your hotspot. | ||
#*You can check your data usage by tapping the "Data usage" option in the Wireless & Networks section of the Settings menu. The figures provided are not exact. | #*You can check your data usage by tapping the "Data usage" option in the Wireless & Networks section of the Settings menu. The figures provided are not exact. | ||
