Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
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I can't use my tablet as a Wi-Fi hotspot
Solution 1 of 2: Wi-Fi hotspot isn't used correctly
When you use your tablet as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can share your tablet's internet connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. To use your tablet as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you need to set up your tablet for internet.
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Connections.
Press Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
Press Mobile Hotspot.
Press the field below "Network name" and key in the required name.
Press Security.
Press WPA3-Personal to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Press the field below "Password" and key in the required password.
Press Save.
Press the indicator below "Mobile Hotspot" to turn on the function.
If Wi-Fi is turned on, press Turn off.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.