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Mobile Hotspot

Set up your device as a mobile hotspot and share your data connection with Wi-Fi-capable devices.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. Use your AT&T device as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to share your data connection with Wi-Fi-capable devices such as: other smartphones, tablets, netbooks, MP3 players, and more.
    Note: Eligible data plan required, learn more.
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  2. To turn on mobile hotspot, drag down from the Notifications bar with two fingers.
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  3. Tap the Settings icon.
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  4. Scroll down to Wireless & Networks, tap Mobile hotspot.
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  5. To change the Wi-Fi network name, tap the Menu icon.
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  6. Tap Configuration.
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  7. Tap to edit Wi-Fi network name.
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  8. To change the Wi-Fi security, tap Security
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  9. Select the Desired security option.
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  10. To change Wi-Fi password, tap Password, enter your new password, then tap SAVE.
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  11. Tap to switch the Mobile hotspot on.
    Note: This will disable Wi-Fi activity. Using mobile hotspot may consume more power and data.
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  12. To view what devices are connected, first tap the Menu icon.
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  13. Tap Manage Users.
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  14. To turn mobile hotspot off, toggle Switch off.
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  15. To quickly turn mobile hotspot on and off, drag down from the Notifications bar with two fingers to access the menu.
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  16. Tap Hotspot to turn it on and off.
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  17. When Mobile hotspot is on, the Mobile hotspot icon will display in the notification bar.
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