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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. From the home screen, drag down from the Notification bar.
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  3. Tap the Settings icon.
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  4. Tap More.
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  5. Tap Tethering.
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  6. Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot toggle to turn on/off.
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  7. When Mobile Hotspot is active, the Hotspot icon will display in the Notification bar.
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  8. To configure the hotspot, tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
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  9. Adjust the Network name, Security, and Password as desired, then tap Save.
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  10. To turn the Mobile Hotspot off, tap the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot toggle.
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