Setting up HotSpot or Tethering on ZUK Z1

Sharing the internet connection of ZUK Z1 in wifi is a very practical feature on the ZUK Z1. In fact, putting the ZUK Z1 in modem mode can help you to share the connection of the telephone with your entourage or with your different devices. So, in case you don’t have a suitable Wifi access where you stand, we will discover in this post tips on how to transform the ZUK Z1 into a wifi hotspot. We will 1st see tips on 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 ZUK Z1.Tethering-HotSpot-ZUK-Z1

How to share the ZUK Z1 connection

To turn your ZUK Z1 into a Wi-Fi hotspot, it’s very basic. In fact, it can be just required to carry out 2 steps. The first is to enable connection sharing and the second is to configure the network. All you have to do is stick to the 2 steps below.

Enable Internet Connection Sharing on ZUK Z1

To share your ZUK Z1 net connection, you will first have to enable connection sharing. To accomplish this, go to the ZUK Z1 Settings menu . When you’re there, you need to go to Wireless and Networks , and after that find the Internet Connection Sharing tab. You will then have 3 options available to you:

  • Sharing the Wi-Fi connection: for connecting wireless devices
  • USB sharing: when the ZUK Z1 is connected to a computer
  • Share via cellphone bluetooth

When you have made your choice, you just have to check to activate the sharing of the ZUK Z1 connection. When it is active, you should see a little icon appear in the notifications bar.

Configure Wifi connection sharing on ZUK Z1

At this point that you have set your ZUK Z1 in modem mode, you’ll have to set up the network so other devices can connect. Only those who have chosen Wi-Fi sharing are affected by the configuration. To configure, click Via Wifi under Internet Connection Sharing. When you are there, go to Configure the Wi-Fi hotspot. When you are on this page, you’re able to change the password to connect to the ZUK Z1 network. So, enter the security password which you have chosen and confirm. At last, you’re able to also change the network name in case you wish.

Connect to the ZUK Z1 network

At this point that the network is configured, you’re able to connect to it with other devices. To accomplish this, you just simply have to bring your device and look for the ZUK Z1 network among the available WIFI networks. When you have found it, you can log in using the password that you designed. And there you have a great net connection!

What is Connection Sharing on a ZUK Z1

To make it simple, sharing a connection means sharing the 3G or 4G connection of the ZUK Z1 with other devices. So it’s ideal when you do not have a WiFi connection but you have 3G or 4G network on your ZUK Z1. This allows you to have a good connection almost everywhere. Warning: Note that ZUK Z1’s connection share uses mobile data. This means that the internet usage you are using is deducted from your smartphone plan. So, it’s possible to configure a limit on the consumption of mobile data. So, after a specific limit, the ZUK Z1 hotspot wifi cuts.