Setting up HotSpot or Tethering on LG K10

Sharing the net connection of LG K10 in wifi is an incredibly handy feature on the LG K10. Indeed, putting the LG K10 in modem mode makes it possible to share the connection of the smartphone with your entourage or with your different devices. So, in case you do not have a suitable Wifi access where you stand, we will see in this article how to transform the LG K10 into a wifi hotspot. We will first see how to turn on and configure connection sharing. We will see in a second section what is the connection sharing and what it signifies for the LG K10.Tethering-HotSpot-LG-K10

The right way to share the LG K10 connection

To turn your LG K10 into a Wi-Fi hotspot, it’s incredibly basic. Indeed, it’s simply necessary to execute two steps. The initially is to enable connection sharing and the second is to configure the network. All you should do is stick to the two steps below.

Enable Net Connection Sharing on LG K10

To share your LG K10 net connection, you’ll first need to enable connection sharing. To get this done, go to the LG K10 Settings menu . Once you’re there, you must go to Wireless and Networks , and after that find the Internet Connection Sharing tab. You will then have three choices available to you:

  • Sharing the Wi-Fi connection: for connecting wireless devices
  • USB sharing: when the LG K10 is connected to a personal pc
  • Share by using cellphone bluetooth

If you have made your decision, you just have to check to activate the sharing of the LG K10 connection. When ever it is active, you should see a tiny icon appear in the notifications bar.

Configure Wifi connection sharing on LG K10

Now that you’ve set your LG K10 in modem mode, you’ll need to set up the network so other devices may connect. Only those who have opted for Wi-Fi sharing are affected by the configuration. To configure, click Through Wifi under Internet Connection Sharing. When you are there, go to Configure the Wi-Fi hotspot. Once you are on this page, you’re able to change the password to connect to the LG K10 network. So, enter the security password which you have chosen and confirm. Finally, you’re able to also change the network name in case you wish.

Connect to the LG K10 network

Now that the network is configured, you’re able to connect to it with other devices. To get this done, you simply need to bring your device and look for the LG K10 network among the available WIFI networks. If you have found it, you can sign in using the password that you designed. And there you have a great net connection!

What is Connection Sharing on a LG K10

To make it simple, sharing a connection means sharing the 3G or 4G connection of the LG K10 with other devices. So it’s ideal when you don’t have a WiFi connection but you have 3G or 4G network on your LG K10. This permits you to have a good connection almost everywhere. Warning: Be aware that LG K10’s connection share uses mobile data. This implies that the net usage you are using is deducted from your téléphone plan. Thus, it’s possible to configure a limit on the consumption of mobile data. Thus, after a specific limit, the LG K10 hotspot wifi cuts.