Sprint Hotspot. Sprint Hotspot turns your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot and shares your device’s data connection with as many as eight computers or mobile devices via Wi-Fi. When you open Sprint Hotspot, your device creates a secured Wi-Fi network where you can connect your computer and other devices to access the Internet. Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your mobile hotspot's setup at the time of purchase. Some operation descriptions may be simplified. Other Notations In the user guide, the mobile hotspot may be referred to either as 'mobile hotspot' or 'device'. Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service 140 Connectivity 143 Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer 143 Wi-Fi 144 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network 144 Wi-Fi Settings 145 Disconnect Wi-Fi 146 Wi-Fi Direct 147 Hotspot 148 Tethering 150 Bluetooth 151 Enable the Bluetooth Feature 151. Oct 29, 2012 Sprint does not offer free hotspot service on our smartphones or connection cards. Our prices start off at $19.99 for 2GB of data. How do i get free wifi hot spot MY plan currently includes Hotspot. How do I activate it. 0 Kudos ky158151. Seawolf in Device. The network name for Sprint Hotspot on your device will be in the form of SPH-P500 XXX. (“XXX” represents a number unique to your device.) You can change the name by tapping Sprint Hotspot settings from the Sprint Hotspot screen. Select this device and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the Sprint Hotspot page).
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Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is turned on, you can share your phone's mobile data services via Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi enabled devices. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used).
Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at sprint.com/mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone (Tap > Sprint Zone ) to learn more.
Note: Turning on Hotspot will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks.
Set Up Wi-Fi Hotspot
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- Tap > Settings > Networks tab.
- Tap Tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Tap the Wi-Fi hotspot switch to turn Wi-Fi hotspot on.
- Wi-Fi hotspot is enabled.
- To disable Wi-Fi hotspot, tap the switch again.
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Note: The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply.
Important: Write down the passkey (password) for this connection (shown onscreen).
Connect to Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
- Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list.
- Select this phone and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the Wi-Fi Hotspot page).
- Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection.