Setting up HotSpot or Tethering on LG K40S

Sharing the net connection of LG K40S in wifi is an incredibly convenient feature on the LG K40S. Indeed, putting the LG K40S in modem mode afford them the ability to share the connection of the cellphone with your entourage or with your other devices. So, in case you do not have a suitable Wifi access where you are, we will see in this post how you can convert the LG K40S into a wifi hotspot. We will initially see how you can turn on and configure connection sharing. We will see in a second step what is the connection sharing and what it implies for the LG K40S.Tethering-HotSpot-LG-K40S

The right way to share the LG K40S connection

To turn your LG K40S into a Wi-Fi hotspot, it’s very straightforward. Indeed, it is only necessary to carry out two steps. The first is to enable connection sharing and the second is to set up the network. All you should do is stick to the two steps below.

Enable Net Connection Sharing on LG K40S

To share your LG K40S net connection, you will first need to enable connection sharing. To get this done, go to the LG K40S Settings menu . Once you’re there, you have to go to Wireless and Networks , and then 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 LG K40S is connected to a laptop
  • Share through smartphone bluetooth

If you have made your decision, you just have to check to activate the sharing of the LG K40S connection. When it is active, you should see a little icon show up in the notifications bar.

Set up Wifi connection sharing on LG K40S

At this point that you have set your LG K40S in modem mode, you’ll need to set up the network so other devices may connect. Just those who have opted for Wi-Fi sharing are affected by the setup. To set up, 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 LG K40S network. So, enter the password of your choice and validate. Finally, you’re able to also change the network name in case you wish.

Connect to the LG K40S network

At this point 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 system and look for the LG K40S 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 decent net connection!

What is Connection Sharing on a LG K40S

To make it simple, sharing a connection means sharing the 3G or 4G connection of the LG K40S with other devices. So it is ideal when you will not have a WiFi connection but you have 3G or 4G network on your LG K40S. This allows you to have a drinking connection almost everywhere. Warning: Be aware that LG K40S’s connection share uses mobile data. This implies that the net usage you are using is deducted from your mobile plan. Thus, it will be possible to configure a limit on the consumption of mobile data. Thus, after a specific limit, the LG K40S hotspot wifi cuts.