Tethering a Samsung tablet to a mobile phone for internet access

Modified on Wed, 24 Aug, 2022 at 4:06 PM

Firstly set up a Hotspot on your mobile phone by following the instructions in this guide: https://storyhomes.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/42000094402


On the tablet click the Settings icon->Connections->WiFi. Make sure the WiFi toggle is set to 'On' and you will see a list of available connections which will be similar to the below:


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Select the mobile hotspot name that you set up earlier and enter the password you noted down when setting up the hotspot on the phone.


Click Connect and the tablet will connect to the mobile hotspot. Once connected you will get a message similar to the below:


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Make sure you keep both the mobile and tablet with you as the hotspot has a limited range and will degrade the further the tablet is away from the phone.

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