Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 User Manual

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Mobile Wi-Fi HotSpot

This feature allows you to turn your device 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).

Important! The Mobile AP service can not be active at the 

same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi 
connection prior to launching the Mobile AP 
service.

Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account to use 

the Wi-Fi HotSpot. You can not use data on the device 
while it is being used as a hotspot.

1. From a Home screen, tap 

 Apps ➔ 

 

(Mobile HotSpot). 

– or –

From a Home screen, tap 

 Apps ➔ 

 

Settings 

➔ More settings ➔ Tethering and Mobile HotSpot. 

2. On the Mobile HotSpot field, tap the OFF / ON icon 

 to turn the feature on.

3. Tap the Network SSID field and edit the name if desired.

4. Select a Security option and enter a new security 

option (Open, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK).

5. With security enabled, delete the previous password 

and enter a new one into the Password field. 

6. Tap Save to store the new settings.

7. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon 

 appears 

at the bottom of the screen.

Note: Using your 4G service and Mobile Wi-Fi HotSpot drains 

your device’s battery at a much faster rate than when 
using any other feature combination.
The best way to keep using the device as a hotspot is to 
have it connected to a power supply.