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Sometimes sharing your cellular data is the only way to get connection. In Firefox OS, you can connect your other devices and your friends to your mobile network
Firefox OS lets you share your data connection with other devices by creating a Wi-Fi hotspot or by tethering with a USB cable. Learn how to set that up.
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'''Sometimes sharing your cellular data is the only way to get connection. With Firefox OS, you can connect other devices and your friend's devices to your mobile network'''
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{warning} '''Warning''': While sharing data via Wi-Fi can be a brilliant solution to get everything connected on the move, it can also be financially dangerous unless monitored. Connecting other devices will use the "data allowance" allocated by your carrier. Breaching this allowance often won't stop you using data, but instead cost you for every megabyte you use. Mozilla is not responsible for any data charges at any time.{/warning}
=Creating and Editing the Hotspot=
# Open the settings app by tapping [[Image:settings icon]]
# Tap {button Internet Sharing}
# Tap {button Hotspot Settings}
# You may edit your hotspot name, also known as the '''SSID''' network name. Type into the textbox '''SSID Network Name'''
# Select a security type for your network by tapping the security field to enter a drop down menu. Your network can be:
#* Open: anybody can access your network without a password
#* WPA Secured
#* WPA2 Secured: WPA2 is the most secure but this isn't supported by some older devices, so if you use an older devices, select WPA.
# Press {button OK} to complete the setup of your network.
{warning} '''Warning:''' Leaving your network open means that anybody has unlimited access to your data, which could cause issues as noted in the warning above. This also gives people an higher opportunity to be able to steal data from your device{/warning}
=Enabling the Network=
# To open the settings app, tap[[Image:settings icon]]
# Tap the button {button Internet Sharing}
# Confirm that the displayed settings are correct
# Make any amendments using the previous section
# Turn the Wi-Fi Hotspot on by pressing [[Image:toggleoff2]].
#* After it is turned on, you will see [[Image:toggleon1]]
=Connecting to Wi-Fi=
This article is not for connecting to Wi-Fi but creating a Hotspot and enabling it. Visit [[How To Connect To Wi-Fi On Firefox OS]] if you need help connecting to Wi-Fi. Connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot is the same as connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
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Firefox OS lets you share your data connection with other devices by creating a Wi-Fi hotspot or by tethering with a USB cable. This article will show you how to set that up.
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=Share your connection over Wi-Fi=
==Set up your Wi-Fi hotspot==
''This step is optional and only needs to be done once.''
#Open the Settings app, scroll down and tap {menu Internet sharing}.
#Tap the {button Hotspot Settings} button.
#*Here you can change the name of your hotspot (SSID network name) and change the type of security used.
#**'''Open:''' Anyone can access your network without a password.{warning} '''Warning:''' Leaving your network unsecured in a public place could allow anyone to have unlimited access to your data connection.{/warning}
#**'''WPA Secured:''' When using this setting you will have to set a password that others will need to connect. Also, data being transferred will be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encrypted encrypted].
#**'''WPA2 Secured:''' This is the most secure option but it isn't supported by some older devices. You will have to set a password that others will need to connect and data being transferred will be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encrypted encrypted].
#Press {button OK} to save your hotspot settings.
==Turn your Wi-Fi hotspot on==
#Open the Settings app, scroll down and tap {menu Internet sharing}.
#Toggle the Wi-Fi hotspot on.
#:[[Image:Wi-Fi hotspot on]]
Other devices will now be able to find your hotspot by it's name (default name is "FirefoxHotspot").
=Share your connection over USB=
You can also share your data connection by connecting your device to a computer with a USB cable. This is called "tethering."
#Connect your Firefox OS device to a computer with a USB cable.
#Open the Firefox OS Settings app, scroll down and tap {menu Internet sharing}.
#Toggle USB tethering on.
#:[[Image:USB tethering]]
If you computer is not already connected to the internet it may automatically connect once USB tethering is on. If it doesn't, you may have to select "USB" or "Local Area Network" in your computer's network settings.
=Having trouble?=
Make sure your Firefox OS device is in range of a cellular network and that your data connection is turned on.
#To turn on your data connection, open the Settings app, scroll down and tap {menu Cellular & Data}.
#Then toggle Data connection on.
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