4If you turned Automatic IP settings off, enter any of the following: Address: The IP address of the network

Subnet: The Subnet address of the network

Gateway: The Gateway address of the network

DNS Servers: Addresses (#1 and #2)

5Tap Done.

Palm mobile hotspot

What is Palm 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 co-workers connect at the same time. The app is simple to configure and easy to use.

IMPORTANT The Palm 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 regarding 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 Palm 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).

Palm mobile hotspot has a range of up to 170 feet (about 50 meters). The actual range varies depending on environmental conditions, such as obstructions and radio interference.

When using Palm 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 Palm mobile hotspot (see Charge the battery).

Secure hotspots and open hotspots

We recommend that you set up your Palm 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.

Create a secure hotspot

1Open Palm mobile hotspot .

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

3Tap Off to switch Palm 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 airplane mode to turn off Wi-Fi.

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