How to use Samsung Galaxy J Series as a portable WiFi hotspot?
Last Update date : Oct 12. 2020
STEP 1. GETTING STARTED
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Tap on Apps icon as shown below.
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Now hold and swipe the Application screen towards left and then tap on Settings icon as shown below.
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STEP 2. ENABLING PORTABLE WIFI HOTSPOT
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Tap on More networks option as shown below.
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Now tap on Tethering and portable hotspot option.
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Now tap on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot as shown below and then tap on Configure to start configuring your device hotspot settings.
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STEP 3. CONFIGURING WIFI HOTSPOT SETTINGS
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Tap the field below Network SSID and Type in the required name for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
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If you select WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK you need to type the field below Password and key in the required password as shown below.
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Now, Tap the Save option as shown below.
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STEP 4. COMPLETING SETTINGS
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You need to now Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot as shown below. Tap the field next to Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to turn ON .
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Now Establish connection.
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Steps to perform on another device :
● Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
● Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
● Select your device on the list.
● Key in the password displayed and establish a connection to your device.
● When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
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