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Settings : Network and internet
1.
Go to
Settings
> Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2.
Tap Wi-Fi hotspot.
3.
Tap the connected device, then tap BLOCK.
The device is disconnected from the hotspot and will not be able to reconnect.
Disconnect everyone
To disconnect all devices and prevent them from reconnecting:
1.
Turn the hotspot off.
2.
Change the password.
3.
Turn the hotspot back on to continue using it.
If you're experiencing performance issues, you can limit the number of connections allowed or temporarily
disconnect devices.
1.
Go to
Settings
> Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2.
Tap Wi-Fi hotspot > Advanced > Manage devices.
3.
Do any of the following:
•
To limit number of devices allowed, tap Device limit.
•
To temporarily disconnect devices until your next hotspot session, under Connected devices, tap the
device's name > Disconnect. The device will remain unable to connect until you turn off and restart
the hotspot.
To allow only specified devices to connect:
1.
Get the MAC addresses of the devices you want to allow to connect. (Connect devices to the hotspot
normally, then go to Manage devices, and tap the name of each connected device to view its MAC
address.)
2.
Tap Manage allowed devices > Add allowed device.
3.
For each device, enter the MAC address and device name.
4.
Once you add allowed devices, they are saved unless you delete them, and you can turn this feature on
and off by checking or unchecking Allow all devices any time.
Hotspot: View or change password
1.
Go to
Settings
> Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2.
Tap Wi-Fi hotspot.
3.
To see the current password, touch Hotspot password.
4.
To change the password, type over the current password.
Note: Although you can turn off passwords for your hotspot, keeping a password prevents unauthorized
usage of your cellular data.
USB tethering
To connect a device to the internet using your phone's cellular data and a USB cable:
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