How to use a mobile hotspot?

[carlarcher]

I have a public library that has free WIFI about six blocks away. Will I be able to connect to this WIFI with a mobile hotspot?
I don't quite understand the proper use of a portable hotspot.
Thanks!

 

[Almeuit]

You will most likely not be able to connect to their WiFi as it will be out of range.

A mobile hotspot makes your phone create the wifi and uses your phones data connection (LTE) as the data source.

 

[carlarcher]

Thanks Almeuit, that makes it clear.