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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (10.5) - Manage Hotspot Settings

2026-10-14 09:28:11.049

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (10.5) - Manage Hotspot Settings

Here's how to configure the hotspot settings (e.g., password, network name, timeout settings, etc.) on your Galaxy Tab A (10.5).
  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.)
    • Hotspot 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 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.