Connecting to Networks and Devices
TIP! If your computer is running Windows 7 or a recent distribution of some
versions of Linux (such as Ubuntu), you don't usually need to prepare your
computer for tethering. But if you're running an earlier version of Windows or
another operating system, you may need to prepare your computer to establish
a network connection via USB. For the most current information about which
operating systems support USB tethering and how to configure them, visit
http://www.android.com/tether.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and
secure its Wi-Fi network.
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On the Home screen, touch
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Touch More from WIRELESS & NETWORKS and select Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot.
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Ensure Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is checked.
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Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
The Set up Wi-Fi hotspot dialog box will open.
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You can change the network SSID (name) that other computers see
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when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
You can also touch the Security menu to configure the network with
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Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security using a pre-shared key (PSK).
If you touch the WPA2 PSK security option, a password field is added to
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the Set up Wi-Fi hotspot dialog. If you enter a password, you will need
to enter that password when you connect to the phone's hotspot with
a computer or other device. You can set Open in the Security menu to
remove security from your Wi-Fi network.
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Touch Save.
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> Apps tab > Settings