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5. Select the
USB tethering
check box to share your phone's data connection.
You cannot use your phone's USB tethering function when the phone is in
USB storage mode.
Bluetooth tethering
You can share your phone's mobile data connection with other devices using Bluetooth.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Under
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
, touch
More…
.
3. Touch
Tethering & portable hotspot
.
4. Select the
Bluetooth tethering
check box.
5. On the Bluetooth device you want to use, search for and connect to your
phone.
Wi-Fi hotspot
Your phone can also function as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices, sharing its
mobile data connection.
1.
On the home screen, touch then the
All
tab.
2. Under
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
, touch
More…
.
3. Touch
Tethering & portable hotspot
>
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings
>
Configure Wi-Fi hotspot
.
4. Name the Wi-Fi hotspot.
5. Select an encryption mode.
It is recommended that you set the encryption mode to WPA2PSK to better
secure the Wi-Fi network.
6. Set the key to the Wi-Fi hotspot.
When other devices want to access your phone's network, this key
must be entered.
7. Select the
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
check box.
8. On the device you want to use, search for and connect to your phone's Wi-Fi
network.
To manage the devices allowed to connect to your phone, touch
Manage
allowed devices
and clear
Allow all devices to connect
. To add an allowed
device, touch
Add device
.