Yes you can! You can go 1. On the home screen, press Menu Key >System Settings >Wireless & networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check box.
2. Press Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Change the name of the hotspot and its security setting, if necessary. The default hotspot is set as an open one. You can tap Open and choose WPA/WPA2 PSK to set up a password. The password must have at least 8 characters.
4. Tap Save. Now you can find the hotspot on other devices and connect to it.

Hey Frank. The ZTE Engage can't be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

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