Personal Mobile Hotspot


What is Mobile Hotspot: How to Create a Personal Hotspot with Vi MiFi?
Published on 10.10.2022
Mobile Hotspot & How it Works:
A mobile hotspot is a feature offered by smartphones or portable devices that enables them to share their cellular data connection with other devices. Once the mobile hotspot is turned on, your device becomes a portable Wi-Fi router, enabling other devices such as laptops, tablets, etc. to connect to the internet.
Requisites For a Hotspot Connection:
- Device with Cellular Connection:
- SSID and Password:
- Connecting Devices:
- Internet Sharing:
Your smartphone needs to have an active cellular data connection and an in-built hotspot feature
You can set a network name (SSID) and a password for the hotspot
Activate the mobile hotspot feature in the settings and on the other devices search for the hotspot's name in the available Wi-Fi networks
Once connected, the devices using the hotspot will be able to access the internet using the cellular data connection of the host device
With a Vi 5G ready SIM and mobile plans that include abundant data, you can conveniently use your mobile as a hotspot and share the internet with other devices.
However, if you are looking for a dedicated hotspot device to connect multiple devices to the internet, you can opt for a Vi MiFi device. Be it vacation or work, enjoy a high-speed connection with pocket-friendly MiFi devices.
What is Vi MiFi:
Vi MiFi devices are Portable Wi-Fi routers that create a personal hotspot to connect multiple devices to high-speed internet. The compact MiFi routers facilitate connecting up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices. These pocket/travel-friendly routers access the cellular internet and convert 4G signals to Wi-Fi, creating a hotspot for nearby devices to access the internet.
Here is how to create a personal hotspot with Vi MiFi:
Once you have a MiFi device, you will need a Vi postpaid SIM card with an active postpaid plan and follow the steps below to create a personal hotspot:
- Insert your SIM card in the MiFi router and turn it on
- Search for available Wi-Fi networks on your device
- Click on the Vi MiFi network and join
- The username & password is set to "admin" by default
- After connecting the Vi MiFi router to your device for the first time, login to the URL: http://192.168.1.1
- Login using the default credentials and go to Wi-Fi settings
- View and manage your account or change/update your MiFi password here
- Link your MiFi device to the Vi App to check your plan details and pay bills from the Vi App.
Mobile hotspots offer a convenient way to stay connected on the go! Get your Vi MiFi device today and stay connected to reliable internet anytime from anywhere with your portable mobile hotspot, Vi MiFi.
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