Here's how to configure the hotspot settings (e.g., password, hotspot name, timeout settings, etc.) on your motorola edge 5G UW.
Tap the
Use W-Fi hotspot switch
to turn on.
From the Mobile Hotspot screen, configure the following as needed:
Hotspot name (SSID)
Hide my device
Security (e.g., None, WPA2-Personal, etc.)
Hotspot password
The new password must be entered on the connecting device.
Tap the Password field to remove the existing password.
Enter the password then tap
OK
.
Tap
Extend compatibility
to turn on or off the use of the 2.4 GHz hotspot.
Tap
Manage devices
to restrict which devices are allowed to connect.
Tap
Manage allowed devices
.
Tap
Allow all devices
to enable or disable.
To add, tap
Add allowed device
:
Enter the MAC address and device name (optional) then tap
OK
.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. When finished, tap the
Back arrow icon

.
Tap
Device limit
then select an option (e.g., 2, 3, 10, etc.).
Tap
Timeout settings
then select a timeout option (i.e., 5, 10, 15 minutes, etc.).