How to use my Samsung Galaxy Note2(GT-N7100) as a portable WiFi hotspot?

Last Update date : Oct 26. 2020

STEP 1. GETTING STARTED

 

a). Tap on Apps icon as shown below.

 

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b). Now, Tap on Settings icon then tap on More settings option as shown below.

 

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STEP 2. ENABLING WIFI HOTSPOT

 

c). Now , Tap on Tethering and portable hotspot option as shown.

 

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d). Now, Tap on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot as shown below.

 

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e). Tap on Configure as shown below. 

 

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STEP 3. SETTINGS FOR WI-FI HOTSPOT

 

f). Tap the field below Network SSID and type in the required name for the Wi-Fi hotspot.

 

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g). If you select WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK you need to type the field below Password and key in the required password as shown below.

 

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h). Now, Tap the Save option as shown below. 

 

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STEP 4. COMPLETING THE SETTINGS

 

i). You need to now Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot as shown below. Tap the field next to Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to turn ON .

 

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j). Now Establish connection.

 

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k). Steps to do at other device:

 

  • Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
  • Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Select your device on the list.
  • Key in the password displayed and establish a connection to your device.
  • When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

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