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Using HTC 5G Hub‍ as a Wi‍-Fi hotspot

Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC 5G Hub‍ into a Wi‍-Fi hotspot.

Important:
  • Make sure the data connection is turned on.
  • You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile operator to use this service. Devices connected to your Wi‍-Fi hotspot use data from your subscribed data plan.
  • To help minimize security risks, use the default security settings and set a strong, unique password.
  1. Press and hold the POWER button, then tap HTC 5G Hub mode in the selection menu.

    If Android mode appears in the menu, it means you're already in HTC 5G Hub mode.

  2. From the Dashboard, tap Tap here to set up Wi-Fi HOTSPOT.

    If you see a Wi‍-Fi network name and password instead of Tap here to set up Wi-Fi HOTSPOT, your hotspot is already active. You can tap the dial to change settings or turn it off.

  3. You’ll see HTC 5G Hub ____ as the default hotspot name. Use the default, or tap Hotspot name to change it.
  4. Tap Hotspot password to check the default password. Use the default or change it.

    The password will be required for other devices to connect and use HTC 5G Hub‍ as a wireless router.

  5. Tap Advanced > Manage users to set a limit to the number of users who can connect to your Wi‍-Fi hotspot.
  6. Tap the Wi-Fi hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on.

HTC 5G Hub‍ is ready to be used as a Wi‍-Fi hotspot when you see Wi-Fi hotspot is on notification on the status bar.

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