Sprint Nextel MOTO X manual Sprint Hotspot, Set Up and Activate Your Mobile Hotspot

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Sprint Hotspot

Connect up to eight Wi-Fi-capable devices to the Internet using your Moto X as a mobile hotspot.

Set Up and Activate Your Mobile Hotspot

Note: Add-on to service plan required to access hotspot functionality.

Note: Risks can be associated with connecting to the public Internet. Your phone allows you to create a mobile hotspot. It is recommended that you use a password or other possible steps to protect against unauthorized access.

1.Touch > > Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot and touch the check mark next to Portable Wi-Fi hotspotto turn on the hotspot.

2.Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot and enter your settings.

Network SSID Enter a unique name for your hotspot.

Security Select the type of security you want, and then enter a unique password. Other users can access your mobile hotspot only if they enter the correct password.

Hotspot frequency band Select a channel that minimizes potential interference. You may need to try different channels.

3.Touch Save to save your settings.

Connect a Device to the Mobile Hotspot

1.Enable Wi-Fi on your device (for example, a laptop computer).

2.Select the Network SSID for your mobile hotspot and enter the password if prompted.

3.When “Connected” appears on your device, launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection.

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