[How To] Turn Your Symbian Mobile Into a WiFi Hotspot With JoikuSpot

Ever wondered how you could you use your phone as a WiFi Hotspot ? A simple way to connect your devices including your laptop, iPod and other WiFi devices to the internet with your cell-phone. This means you don't have to carry or purchase any extra hardware with you, you have it in your pocket always. JoikuSpot turns your mobile device running on the Symbian platform into a WiFi hotspot at the push of a button.


This small piece of software would broadcast your internet connection to be available for use for other WiFi enabled devices.

JoikuSpot is available in 2 versions - free and premium versions. The free version will just allow you to turn your mobile into a WiFi hotspot, you cannot edit other details and rename your hotspot. The premium version gives you access to all features available at a price of about 10$ or 570/-Rs. approx.

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Below are 2 screen-shots of JoikuSpot's interface taken from my phone:

Features of JoikuSpot Premium :

1. Works With Most Symbian Phones and Network Operators : JoikuSpot works with most network operators and Symbian phone models with support for over 50 models including Nokia S60v5, Nokia Symbian ^3, Nokia N900 and Sony Ericsson S60 devices. Click Here for a full list of supported devices.
   
   
2. Rename Your Hotspot : With the version 3.1 you can now rename your hotspot as you want, go to settings and rename the connection as you want, the hotspot name will be visible to other WiFi enabled devices as your WiFi Hotspot Network Name (SSID).
   
   
3. One Click WiFi Tethering : One click WiFi tethering with JoikuSpot ! One click turns your phone into a WiFi hotspot. The simple graphical user interface is easy to use and tether your mobile device.
   
   
4. Complete WiFi Security : Secure your WiFi network by setting up WEP security under the JoikuSpot settings. You can encrypt your traffic and WiFi access point with a security key of 64 or 128 bit
   
   
5. Full Support for Internet and E-Mail : The premium edition supports all internet protocols, browse the internet and access email with your email clients.
   
   
6. Customize Your Hotspot and Battery Threshold : You can adjust settings of your WiFi hotspot as you want. Set the default operator access point and set the battery threshold below which JoikuSpot will automatically close all network connections to save battery.
   
   
7. Auto-Reconnect and Network Switch : JoikuSpot will take care of network transitions from 3G to 2G and vice-versa, it will automatically re-connect if a connection drops and switch according to the type of network available to give you the best speed and seamless experience.
   
   
8. Monitor Mobile Data Usage : Last but not the least, JoikuSpot helps you monitor data usage with which you can keep track of data transferred over the WiFi hotspot.

Watch JoikuSpot in action:

Link: JoikuSpot.
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Labels : How To Guides, JoikuSpot, Nokia, Reviews, Symbian, WiFi   | Posted by Sahil Patel   | 08:21