How To Use Mobile HotSpot On Samsung Galaxy Note 2
The Mobile HotSpot feature allows you to turn your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA+ (4G) data services (although 3G service can also be used).
The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this same functionality and allows you to provide Internet connectivity to multiple devices.
Note: The Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please disconnect your Wi-Fi connection prior to active this service.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot. You cannot use data on the device while using Mobile HotSpot.
To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:
- From the Home screen, tap Apps > Mobile HotSpot icon.
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- Press Home button > Menu key and then tap Settings > More settings > Tethering and Mobile HotSpot.
- In a single motion touch and slide the Mobile HotSpot slider to the right to turn it on.
- Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and tap OK.
- Tap the Mobile HotSpot field to access the main application.
- Tap Configure and create a new Network SSID name and then write it down.
- Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
- Enter a new password then write it down.
- Tap Save to store the new settings.
- Confirm the Mobile HoSpot active icon appears at the top of the screen.
Note: By default, the connection is not secured.
Note: Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your devices battery much faster. The best way to keep using the device as a HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger.
To connect to the HotSpot:
- Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
- Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the external device and select your devices Mobile HotSpot name from the network list.
- The SSID name for your devices hotspot is determined by what you entered into the Network SSID field.
- You can change the name by tapping Configure > Network SSID and changing the entry.
- Select this HotSpot and follow your on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
- Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection.
To change the Portable HotSpot password:
- From the Home screen, tap Apps > Mobile HotSpot icon.
- Tap Mobile HotSpot > Configure.
- Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
- With security enabled, delete the previous password and enter a new one into the Password field.
Note: The more complex the password, the harder it will be for intruders to break your security. It is recommended that you not use names, birthdays, or other personal information.
- Tap Save to store the new settings.
- To manage connected devices:
- This feature allows you to provide MAC filtering on your device. This is similar to a VIP list where only device on the list are allowed access.
- From the Home screen, tap Apps > Mobile HotSpot icon.
- Tap Mobile HotSpot > Allowed devices.
- Tap + Add new device icon to add devices to the allowed for connection list.
- Enter the Device name and Mac address.
- Tap OK to save the new device.