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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

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Setting up and using my tablet as Wi-Fi Hotspot

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Want to let other devices or computers establish an internet connection using your tablet as a Wi-Fi Hotspot? It's easy, but remember you need to set up your tablet for internet before you can use this function.

Step 1 of 14

Find "the settings icon"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.

Tap the settings icon.

Step 2 of 14

Find "the settings icon"

Tap Connections.

Step 3 of 14

Find "the settings icon"

Tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot.

Step 4 of 14

Find "the settings icon"

Tap Mobilt hotspot.

Step 5 of 14

Find "the settings icon"

Tap the settings icon.

Step 6 of 14

Select Wi-Fi Hotspot settings

Key in the required name for the Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Tap the drop down list below "Security".

Step 7 of 14

Select Wi-Fi Hotspot settings

If you don't want to password protect your Hotspot:

Tap Open.

Step 8 of 14

Select Wi-Fi Hotspot settings

If you want to password protect your Hotspot:

Tap WPA2 PSK.

Step 9 of 14

Select Wi-Fi Hotspot settings

Tap the field below "Password" and key in the required password.

Step 10 of 14

Select Wi-Fi Hotspot settings

Tap Save.

Step 11 of 14

Turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot

Tap the indicator next to "Mobile hotspot" until the function is turned on.

Step 12 of 14

Turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot

If Wi-Fi is turned on:

Tap OK to confirm.

Step 13 of 14

Establish connection

Do the following on the device which is to connect to your Wi-Fi Hotspot:

Turn on Wi-Fi.

Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.

Select the network name you keyed in in step 2.

Key in the password you selected in step 2 and establish a connection to the Wi-Fi Hotspot.

When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

Step 14 of 14

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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