How to Connect to Mobile Hotspot

Most mobile devices have the ability to become a hotspot for wi-fi internet, if needed. To use a hotspot, you need to ensure your wireless service provides hotspot capabilities. 

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  • Apple Hotspot

    1. Go to Settings and select Personal Hotspot.

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    2. Select the Allow Others to Join option, to enable. The wi-fi password for the device will be displayed. 

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  • Android Hotspot

    Android devices will vary slightly depending on the device and its operating system. 

    1. Go to Settings and select Connections or Network and Internet.
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    2. Select Mobile Hotspot to enable. 
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    Once you have set up your device following the directions above, it will be listed as a wi-fi network for others to join using the wi-fi password given in your device's hotspot settings.

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