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How to use Xperia XZ2 as a Wi-Fi router

The Xperia XZ2, like other smartphones, can be used as a Wi-Fi router to share the internet with other devices. The feature, which in Sony's handset is called "portable router, " allows you to create a secure wireless network that can be used by up to 10 devices at the same time.

In the following tutorial, learn how to enable your Xperia XZ2 handheld router and share your connection to other devices - such as tablets, PCs, and mobile phones. The tips below, although tested on the Xperia XZ2, are also valid for other branded models running Android 8 O.

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Step 1. Access your smartphone settings and go to "Network and Internet".

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Step 2. Select the "Router and Internet Binding" option. In the screen that opens then activate the "Portable Router" option by touching the switch to the right.

When activating the handheld router, an icon will appear in the system status bar

Step 3. After activating the handheld router, you must set a name (SSID) and password for the network you created. To do this, touch "Portable Router Settings" and then select "Configure Router".

Configure the router with a preferred name (SSID) and password

Step 4. In the window that was opened by your smartphone, enter the name that will identify your network in Wi-Fi and the access password - which must be at least eight digits.

Type the name and the password in the indicated fields

Step 5. After setting a password, if you want to view it to make sure you typed it correctly, check the "Show password" option. If everything is correct, just touch "Save" and the network is ready to use.

Step 7. The smartphone will return to the previous screen. In addition to changing the visibility of your Wi-Fi router, you can check how many devices are connected to the device.

Listed below are all devices connected to your smartphone's Wi-Fi

After completing the steps above, the Wi-Fi router will already be enabled on your smartphone. In order for you to view and access the network on another device, make sure that the "Discoverable" option shown above is enabled.

Disabling the Wi-Fi router

If 10 minutes pass without any device being connected to the handheld router, the system itself will turn off the power save feature. Still, if you also want to know how to turn off the function manually, check out the steps below.

Step 1. As before, go to Settings and go to "Network and Internet".

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Step 2. Tap "Router and Internet Binding". On the screen that opens next, disable the "Portable Router" option by touching the switch to the right.

When you disable the handheld router, the icon displayed in the status bar disappears

Ready! Now that you know how to use your Sony Xperia XZ2 as a Wi-Fi router, enjoy the hint and share the internet with anyone you wish.

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