Huawei P40 lite Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
How to use and configure a Mobile Hotspot on Huawei P40 lite? Step by step tutorial for how to share your internet connection from Huawei P40 lite.
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The Mobile Hotspot feature lets you share the cellular data connection of your Huawei P40 lite with other Wi-Fi enabled or tethered devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops when you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network.
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How to Activate Mobile Hotspot on Huawei P40 lite?
Follow the steps below to enable a Mobile Hotspot to share your internet connection with other devices by using your Huawei P40 lite.
- Go to Settings menu.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
- Tap the switch next to Mobile Hotspot to activate.
The Mobile Hotspot icon will appears on the status bar of your Huawei P40 lite. On the other device's screen, search for and select your hotspot from the Wi-Fi networks list.
How to Configure Mobile Hotspot on Huawei P40 lite?
Follow the steps below to use and configure a Mobile Hotspot. You can configure the Network name, Security level, Password and Band you share.
Prevent strangers from using your Mobile Hotspot by setting a password on your Huawei P40 lite network.
- Go to Settings menu.
- Tap Connections.
- Open the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
- Tap Mobile Hotspot.
- Tap Configure.
- Set the Network name, Security, Password, or Band.
Your Huawei P40 lite has been configured now for using as a Portable Hotspot. On the other device's screen, search for and select your hotspot from the Wi-Fi networks list.
How to Connect Your Huawei P40 lite Mobile Hotspot?
Follow the steps below to connect a Mobile Hotspot you created with your Huawei P40 lite device.
- Open the device's list of Wi-Fi Options.
- Pick your smartphone's Hotspot Name.
- Enter your Mobile Hotspot Password.
- Click Connect.
You can share your Huawei P40 lite's mobile data with up to 10 other devices via a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Timeout Settings for Mobile Hotspot
Keeping your Mobile Hotspot active may drain the battery faster. You can use Timeout settings to automatically turn off your Mobile Hotspot, if no one is using it.
Follow the steps below to set a Mobile Hotspot to turn off automatically on your Huawei P40 lite.
- Go to Settings menu.
- Tap Connections.
- Open the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
- Tap Mobile Hotspot.
- Tap Configure in the Mobile Hotspot menu.
- Tap Advanced to view the rest of the options.
- Tap Turn off when no device connected for.
- Select the desired amount of time before the Mobile Hotspot turns off.
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