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Wireless network security key

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Jul 16, 2017
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I'm trying to get my laptop connected to the internet threw my Samsung Galaxy s6 edge hotspot.It works fine connecting to the ps3 but now with the laptop it asks for network name, security type, encryption type, & security key. I'm kind of new to all this.Can u plz tell where to find all the info that the laptop is requesting so I can connect to the net with my ph's hotspot.
 
Solution
On your phone go to...

1. "Settings" and tap "Wireless & Networks" and then tap "More".
2. Next tap "Tethering & portable hotspot" and then tap "Turn on WiFi hotspot".
3. Now tap "Set up WiFi hotspot".
4. Here you will set up a network name & password, but leave the security as it is.
4. Go back 2 screens and tap "Turn on WiFi hotspot".
5. Finally get your laptop and look for the wireless hotspot by the name you assigned it and then enter the password.
On your phone go to...

1. "Settings" and tap "Wireless & Networks" and then tap "More".
2. Next tap "Tethering & portable hotspot" and then tap "Turn on WiFi hotspot".
3. Now tap "Set up WiFi hotspot".
4. Here you will set up a network name & password, but leave the security as it is.
4. Go back 2 screens and tap "Turn on WiFi hotspot".
5. Finally get your laptop and look for the wireless hotspot by the name you assigned it and then enter the password.
 
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