What is Mobile Hotspot: How to Create a Personal Hotspot with Vi MiFi?

Published on 10.10.2022

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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:

Your smartphone needs to have an active cellular data connection and an in-built hotspot feature

SSID and Password:

You can set a network name (SSID) and a password for the hotspot

Connecting Devices:

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

Internet Sharing:

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.