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Allowed Device List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with
the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they
can scan for your device and connect using your device’s
mobile hotspot name and password without making your
hotspot visible.
Note: Mobile Hotspot requires a subscription to Mobile
Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect service. Contact
Verizon Wireless for more information.
Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power and uses data
service. While the Mobile Hotspot is active, your tablet’s
applications will use the Mobile Hotspot data
allowance.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings.
Under Wireless and Networks, touch More settings.
2. Touch Mobile Hotspot. Touch ON/OFF to enable the
feature.
3. Touch Allowed devices, then touch Add to enter the
other device’s Device name and MAC address.
4. Touch OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list.
Configuring Mobile Hotspot Settings
Configure your device’s Mobile Hotspot settings, including
your device’s name and password, and set the visibility of
your device’s Wi-Fi hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings.
Under Wireless and Networks, touch More settings.
2. Touch Mobile Hotspot. Touch ON/OFF to enable the
feature.
3. Touch Configure Mobile Hotspot for these
options:
•Network SSID: View and change the name of your
mobile hotspot.
•Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot
is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other
devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will
have to set up the connection manually with your
Network SSID and Password.
•Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile
Hotspot.
•Password: If you choose a security level that uses a
password, enter the password.