Samsung Galaxy Mega ユーザーズマニュアル

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1. From the More networks screen, touch Tethering and 

Wi-Fi hotspot 

➔ 

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The Portable Wi-

Fi hotspot screen displays. 

2. Touch Configure to access the following options:

• Network SSID: View and change the name of your Mobile 

Hotspot.

• Hide my device: When enabled, your Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is 

not visible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices 
can still connect to your Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, but will have to 
set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and 
Password.

• Security: Choose the security level for your Portable Wi-Fi 

Hotspot.

• Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, 

enter the password. By default, the password is your mobile 
telephone number.

• Show password: Enable to make the Password field visible.

• Show advanced options: Enable to access advanced options, 

including Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your device 
uses for Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-Fi 
Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to 
the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your 
device’s Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID) and password. 

Note: Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery 

power and uses data service. While Portable Wi-Fi 
Hotspot is active, your phone’s applications will use your 
Wireless Provider’s data service. Roaming while using 
your phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data 
charges. 

1. From the More networks screen, touch Tethering and 

portable hotspot 

➔ 

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The Portable 

Wi-Fi hotspot screen displays. 

2. Touch Allowed devices 

➔ 

, then enter the other 

device’s Device name and MAC address. 

3. Touch OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list. 

Tip: For information about connecting to your Portable Wi-Fi 

Hotspot, see “Connecting a Device via Portable Wi-Fi 
Hotspot” on page 129.