How to enable and configure hotspot in Samsung mobile?
Last Update date : Jul 26. 2022
Mobile Hotspot is a convenient way to let you share your 3G connection with other mobile devices or laptop/tablet.
How to enable Mobile Hotspot
1
Select Settings
![Select Settings]()
2
Select Conections
![Select Conections]()
3
Select Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
![Select Mobile Hotspot and Tethering]()
4
Enable Mobile Hotspot by swiping the switch to the right
![Enable Mobile Hotspot by swiping the switch to the right]()
5
Ensure Wi-Fi sharing is switched on in Mobile Hotspot panel
![Ensure Wi-Fi sharing is switched on in Mobile Hotspot]()
How to configure Mobile Hotspot
1
Tap the 3 vertical dots in Mobile Hotspot panel and select the option accordingly
![Select the three vertical dots in Mobile Hotspot panel]()
2
To limit devices, select Allowed devices and enter Device Name and MAC Address.
To find MAC Address in Mobile, select Settings > About phone/About device > Status
![Select the three vertical dots in Mobile Hotspot panel]()
To find MAC Address in Mobile, select Settings > About phone/About device > Status
3
Select Configure Mobile Hotspot to change Network Name, Password and Security (if needed)
![Select the three vertical dots in Mobile Hotspot panel]()
4
Select Timeout Settings to switch off Mobile Hotspot within a certain timeframe
![Select Timeout Settings to switch off Mobile Hotspot within a certain timeframe]()
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