Wi-fi hotspot, Bluetooth tethering – LG G3 Vigor User Manual
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Settings
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1. Tap
>
>
Settings > More....
2. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
3. Tap the USB tethering switch
to activate it. Then tap OK to confirm.
Note: You cannot access your phone's internal memory on your computer when using USB
tethering.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can share your phone's data connection with up to eight phones at once by turning your phone
into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Tap
>
>
Settings > More... > Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi hotspot switch
to activate it. After a moment, the phone starts
broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID), so you can connect it with up to eight (8)
computers or other phones.
3. To change the network name (SSID) or secure its Wi-Fi network, tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
4. In the dialog box, configure the following options.
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Tap the Wi-Fi name (SSID) field and enter a new network SSID (name) that other
computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
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To secure the Wi-Fi network, tap the Security menu and select WPA2 PSK (Wi-Fi
Protected Access 2 with a Preshared Key). When a password field is added to the dialog
box, enter a password. You will need to enter this password when you connect the phone’s
hotspot with a computer or other phone.
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Tap the Broadcast SSID field to decide if you want your hotspot to be displayed to other
devices.
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To limit the number of phones to share your phone’s data connection, tap Max users and
select the number of the phones to limit.
5. Tap Save.
Bluetooth Tethering
This feature allows you to connect other devices to your phone via Bluetooth and share its internet
connection.