HP mobile hotspot

What is HP mobile hotspot?

Quickly turn your HP webOS smartphone into a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to five devices. Enjoy mobile Internet access for your laptop while on the go, and let friends or colleagues connect at the same time. The app is simple to configure and easy to use.

IMPORTANT HP mobile hotspot requires a fast data connection with your wireless service provider's network and only works when you're within a wireless coverage area. Additional data charges or monthly subscription fees may apply. Please contact your wireless service provider about applicable charges before using this application. Be aware that unless your data plan is unlimited you may accumulate significant data charges using this application, especially when roaming. While HP mobile hotspot is active, other applications on your smartphone continue to work, and any data sent or received counts against your mobile hotspot data plan allowance (if applicable).

If you just want to browse the web on your smartphone, use the smartphone’s browser (see Web).

HP mobile hotspot has a range of up to 50 metres. The actual range varies depending on environmental conditions, such as obstructions and radio interference.

When using HP mobile hotspot, your smartphone’s battery charge may not last as long as usual. When possible, to improve battery performance, you should charge your battery while using HP mobile hotspot (see Charge the battery).

Secure hotspots and open hotspots

We recommend that you set up your HP mobile hotspot as a secure hotspot (see Create a secure hotspot). That way, you can protect your hotspot with a passphrase, and you can control who connects to the Internet through your smartphone by controlling the distribution of your passphrase.

Install HP mobile hotspot

This app is not supported by all wireless service providers, so contact your wireless service provider for information on pricing and availability.

While the HP mobile hotspot app is available for free on your phone, your wireless service provider may charge for using it. Contact your wireless service provider for information on pricing and activation.

Look in the Launcher to see if HP mobile hotspot is already installed on your smartphone. If it’s not in the Launcher, download it for free from HP webOS App Catalog.

1Open HP webOS App Catalog .

2Type mobile hotspot in the search field.

3Tap HP mobile hotspot .

4Tap Download for free.

If HP mobile hotspot is not in App Catalog, it is likely that the app is not supported by your wireless service provider.

Create a secure hotspot

1Open HP mobile hotspot .

2The first time you open HP mobile hotspot, tap OK to continue.

3Tap Off to switch HP mobile hotspot from Off to On.

4If you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, tap Continue to disconnect.

NOTE The smartphone must remain connected to your wireless service provider's network, so don't use aeroplane mode to turn off Wi-Fi.

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