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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Manage Hotspot Settings

2026-10-02 16:58:17.954

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Manage Hotspot Settings

Here's how to configure the hotspot settings (e.g., password, network name, timeout settings, etc.) on your Galaxy Tab A (8.0).
  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Connections
    Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
    Mobile Hotspot
    .
  3. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon.
  4. Tap
    Configure Mobile Hotspot
    .
  5. Configure any of the following as needed:
    • Network name (SSID)
    • Hide my device
    • Security (e.g., Open, WPA2-Personal, etc.)
    • Password
      The new password must be entered on the connecting device.
      1. Tap the Password field to remove the existing password.
      2. Enter the password then tap
        SAVE
        .
    • Broadcast channel
      Tap
      Show Advanced Options
       then tap the
      Dropdown menu icon
       to select the channel (Auto, 1, 2, 11, etc.).
  6. Tap
    Band
     then select the desired band (e.g., 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz preferred).
  7. Tap
    Timeout settings
     then select a preferred option (e.g., Never turn off, 5 mins, etc).
Check out these Mobile Hotspot FAQs for additional support.