How to Use Moto E as Modem through WiFi Hotspot

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Motorola Moto E is one of the best budget Dual sim Android smartphone available right now. Latest Android OS, Dual core processor, 1GB RAM, 5MP camera, good build quality and importantly it supports most of the connectivity features such as 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot. In this tutorial, we will see how to use Motorola Moto E as modem through WiFi Hotspot. I will be writing a new post on How to use Moto E as modem through USB tethering.

Read: Motorola Moto E Pros and Cons.

How to Use Motorola Moto E as modem to connect to PC or WiFi enabled devices

Before, starting to use Moto E WiFi hotspot feature, we should have a active data plan. As soon as you enable WiFi hotspot, the WiFi of the device will be turned off. Also, do remember that, WiFi consumes lot of battery. Hence use this wisely to save battery as well as the data usage charges. Lets start with using Moto E as Modem through WiFi hotspot.

Moto E modem — Enable Moto E WiFi Hotspot

First enable the data on your device.
Go to Settings->Wireless & networks and tap on to “More….“
Tap Tethering & mobile hotspot .
Tap the Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to turn On.
You can customize the Hotspot name and password by tapping Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Enter a hotspot name or SSID which you want.

Enter a password or use the default. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use Moto E as a wireless router.
To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, use the default security type.
Tap on to Save.

You are done. Now you can use your Motorola Moto E as Wireless modem. Please let me know if you are facing any issues through writing it on the comment section below.

Video Guide on How to Use Motorola Moto E as WiFi Hotspot

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22 responses to “How to Use Moto E as Modem through WiFi Hotspot”

September 30, 2014

charan

After clicking on mobile hot spot i cant see the green tick beside it and hot spot is not getting started.

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November 3, 2014

karunakar

i have made hot spot on but iam getting offline message. Shall i put my data on or off my modem is bsnl type 2 please suggest how to connect moto e to my bsnl modem wifi enabled

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November 25, 2014

Mrinmoy Sil

I have a desktop PC & there has a internet connection. Can I use my Moto-E as a wi-fi Router for other wi-fi devices?

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January 24, 2015

Jt

My Moto E is with straight talk and it does not have a hotspot please help because i really need a hotspot

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1. April 9, 2015
  
  Lorelei Ives
  
  I too am with straight talk. I do not have a mobile hotspot option. I was spoiled with at&t. Is there a way to accomplish this with STRAIGHTTALK or will I be going to a different carrier? Thank you. I appreciate any help! Lorelei
  
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February 23, 2015

Lauren

I’m using my new Moto E (my first android device) thru TracFone. It has wi-fi…so do my pc’s in my house. When I go anywhere, I can’t use it because it says I don’t have internet connection….only where there is wi-fi. I know this sounds silly but I don’t know if I should turn the wi-fi off to use the phone away from home. ??? I’ve looked info over on Motorola site and can’t find anything related. I want to use the phone when I”m away from home….not just when I’m home! Can you please help??

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February 28, 2015

sathya

how to connect moto e to BSNL wifi network. tel

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March 26, 2015

Laurelin

I have a Moto E, but it does not have a tethering option in the place you mention. My cell phone/data service comes through Tracfone and only supports 3G in my area.

Do I need 4G to tether? or is there some app I need to download?

Thanks!

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December 27, 2015

Alessandro

Hi, thank you for your interesting post. I have an issue connecting by tethering my moto g (used as modem) with my ipad2. I find the connection, the two devices are connected,
buy it says that it is not possible to find the server. Can you help me?

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December 30, 2015

Ashok

I am unable to activate the tethering and portable hotspot option. Thought turned on, the hotspot symbol does not appear. Could anyone please offer a solution to this problem?

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August 7, 2016

Ganesh

Please how to resolve the below problems in Moto e gen 1,
1.My mobile not connected the Wi-Fi related like share it, xender…time of sharing the files I have only sending file and not receive any file ( not show my device in other mobiles using filetransfer app)
2.My hotspots was only turning during on not connected to system ( not show my device in system)

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November 25, 2016

Frank Haas

I just got a Moto E Lte and I don’t have hotspot availability

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February 6, 2017

Broseph

I have a moto e, but I don’t have a tethering/mobile hotspot option in my phone settings. I tried third party apps but when I connect to that hotspot it says no internet. I have an active 3G data plan so WTH.

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