Setting up HotSpot or Tethering on HUAWEI P40

Sharing the net connection of HUAWEI P40 in wifi is an incredibly handy feature on the HUAWEI P40. In fact, putting the HUAWEI P40 in modem mode makes it possible to share the connection of the smartphone with your entourage or with your different devices. So, if you don’t have a suitable Wifi access where you stand, we will see in this post how you can transform the HUAWEI P40 into a wifi hotspot. We will first find out how you can enable and configure connection sharing. We will find out in a second step what is the connection sharing and what it signifies for the HUAWEI P40.Tethering-HotSpot-huawei-p40

How to share the HUAWEI P40 connection

To turn your HUAWEI P40 into a Wi-Fi hotspot, it’s incredibly basic. In fact, it is actually just necessary to perform two 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 two steps below.

Enable Internet Connection Sharing on HUAWEI P40

To share your HUAWEI P40 net connection, you will first have to enable connection sharing. To accomplish this, go to the HUAWEI P40 Settings menu . Once you’re there, you need to go to Wireless and Networks , and after that find the Internet Connection Sharing tab. You will then have three options available to you:

  • Sharing the Wi-Fi connection: for connecting wireless devices
  • USB sharing: when the HUAWEI P40 is connected to a pc
  • Share through telephone bluetooth

When you have made your decision, you just have to check to activate the sharing of the HUAWEI P40 connection. When ever it is active, you should find out a tiny icon show up in the notifications bar.

Set up Wifi connection sharing on HUAWEI P40

Now that you have set your HUAWEI P40 in modem mode, you’ll have to set up the network so other devices can connect. Just those who have opted for Wi-Fi sharing are affected by the setup. To configure, click Via 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 HUAWEI P40 network. So, enter the password of your choice and validate. Finally, you’re able to also modify the network name if you wish.

Connect to the HUAWEI P40 network

Now that the network is configured, you’re able to connect to it with other devices. To accomplish this, you just have to bring your system and look for the HUAWEI P40 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 HUAWEI P40

To make it basic, sharing a connection means sharing the 3G or 4G connection of the HUAWEI P40 with other devices. So it is ideal when you do not have a WiFi connection but you have 3G or 4G network on your HUAWEI P40. This enables you to have a drinking connection almost everywhere. Warning: Be aware that HUAWEI P40’s connection share uses mobile data. It indicates that the net usage you are using is deducted from your mobile plan. So, it is possible to configure a limit on the consumption of mobile data. So, after a specific limit, the HUAWEI P40 hotspot wifi cuts.