Setting up HotSpot or Tethering on Redmi Note 8

Sharing the net connection of Redmi Note 8 in wifi is a very practical feature on the Redmi Note 8. Certainly, putting the Redmi Note 8 in modem mode afford them the ability to share the connection of the smartphone with your entourage or with your different devices. So, in case you don’t have a suitable Wifi access where you are, we will see on this page the technique to transform the Redmi Note 8 into a wifi hotspot. We will 1st see the technique 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 Redmi Note 8.Tethering-HotSpot-Redmi-Note-8

The method to share the Redmi Note 8 connection

To turn your Redmi Note 8 into a Wi-Fi hotspot, it’s very simple. Certainly, it’s just necessary to execute 2 steps. The first of all 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 Net Connection Sharing on Redmi Note 8

To share your Redmi Note 8 net connection, you will 1st have to enable connection sharing. To get this done, go to the Redmi Note 8 Settings menu . When you’re there, you must go to Wireless and Networks , and then 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 ever the Redmi Note 8 is connected to a personal pc
  • Share via mobile phone bluetooth

When you have made your decision, you just have to check to activate the sharing of the Redmi Note 8 connection. When ever it is active, you should see a tiny icon appear in the notifications bar.

Set up Wifi connection sharing on Redmi Note 8

At this point that you’ve set your Redmi Note 8 in modem mode, you’ll have to set up the network so other devices may connect. Simply those who have chosen Wi-Fi sharing are affected by the setup. To configure, click Through 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 Redmi Note 8 network. So, enter the security password which you have chosen and validate. At last, you’re able to also modify the network name in case you wish.

Connect to the Redmi Note 8 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 have to bring your device and look for the Redmi Note 8 network among the available WIFI networks. When 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 Redmi Note 8

To make it basic, sharing a connection means sharing the 3G or 4G connection of the Redmi Note 8 with other devices. So it is ideal when ever you don’t have a WiFi connection but you have 3G or 4G network on your Redmi Note 8. This allows you to have a drinking connection almost everywhere. Warning: Be aware that Redmi Note 8’s connection share uses mobile data. It indicates that the net usage you are using is deducted from your smartphone plan. Thus, it’s possible to configure a limit on the consumption of mobile data. Thus, after a certain limit, the Redmi Note 8 hotspot wifi cuts.