Samsung SGH-T589HBBTMB - Manual (Page 168)

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Note: By default, the connection is open and not secured. It is recommended
that you access the Mobile AP settings and create a secure connection
by using a password for communication.
Note: Using your 3G service and Mobile AP Hotspot drains your phone’s
battery at a much faster rate than when using any other feature
combination.
The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it
connected to a power supply.
To connect to the Hotspot:
1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device
(laptop, media device, etc.).
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your
phone hotspot from the network list.
• The default name for your phone’s hotspot is AndroidAP.
• You can change the name by tapping Configure mobile AP ➔
Network SSID and changing the entry.
3. Select this Hotspot and follow your on-screen instructions
to complete the connection.
4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet
connection.
To secure the Mobile AP service:
The two most common methods for securing your connection to
the Hotspot are to a security method (WPA2 PSK) and to Hide
your phone’s SSID name.
1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔
Wireless and networks ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot ➔
Mobile AP settings ➔ Configure mobile AP.
2. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
3. Tap Show password to view the entered password within
the password field. This is beneficial as most connection
errors are due to incorrectly entering a password in this
field and then being unable to match it on the connecting
devices.
4. With security enabled, enter a new password into the
Password field.
Important!: 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.
5. Tap Save to store the new settings.