Abstract:
Disclosed are a method and apparatus for accessing an electronic device having a hot spot function. The method for accessing an electronic device having a hotspot (AP) function includes receiving a beacon signal from an electronic device having a hotspot function, searching for at least one electronic device having a hotspot function on the basis of the beacon signal, receiving an input signal selecting an electronic device to be accessed from among the at least one searched electronic device, generating identification information for requesting permission of an access from the selected electronic device, the identification information indicating specific information generated by a specific input signal and variably generated, transmitting the identification information to the selected electronic device, and receiving a response signal regarding whether an access is permitted from the selected electronic device on the basis of the identification information.