Connecting a Windows PC to T-Mobile Hotspot - ENGLISH
Connecting a Windows PC to T-Mobile Hotspot
Purpose of this Document
This document will provide steps to connect a Windows 10 computer to a T-Mobile hotspot.
Procedure - Starting the T-Mobile T9 Hotspot
1. Before using your hotspot, ensure that the battery is fully charged. Be sure to use the charger that came with your device.
2. To turn on the hotspot, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds until the screen displays "Welcome".
Location of power button
3. Once the hotspot finishes booting, you will see the following screen.
Your hotspot is now ready to accept device connections.
Procedure - Connecting WIndows 10 to a T-Mobile Hotspot
4. Turn on the JPS Windows 10 Laptop. When the login screen appears, press CTRL-ALTDEL to get started.
Windows 10 Splash Screen
5. On the Attention – Jefferson Parish Schools Users page, read the Jefferson Parish Schools Acceptable Use policy, and then click on the OK button.
Acceptable Use Policy Page
6. At the User Login page, enter your JPSCHOOLS-issued username and password, and then click on the right-facing arrow to login.
Windows Login Page
7. After a successful login, go to the bottom right of the screen and click on the wireless symbol.
Wireless Symbol
8. When the network popup appears, choose the Franklin T9 XXXX (XXXX being any combination of four numbers) from the list and click on the Connect button. If you do not see the Franklin T9 in your options, check to ensure the hotspot is turned on and is fully charged.
Wireless Selection
9. Type the Internet (Wi-Fi) network password. NOTE - This password can be obtained by pressing the front button on the hotspot three times. The password will be eight characters in length. Press the Connect button.
10. If the key is entered correctly, you will see a message similar to the following:
Your laptop is now connected to the internet through the T Mobile Hotspot
NOTE - Turning off the hotspot – When you are finished with the hotspot, you can turn it off by holding the front button for 3-4 seconds until you see the word GOODBYE in the screen. It may take a few seconds to power down.