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Tethering
Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with
a computer connected to your device using the USB data/
charging cable, or using Bluetooth.
For more information, refer to “Tethering” on page 141.
1. From the
Settings
screen, under
Wireless and network
,
touch
More settings
➔
Tethering and portable hotspot
.
The
Tethering and portable hotspot
screen appears.
2. Choose a tethering method:
• USB tethering
: Connect the computer to the phone via USB
cable, then touch
USB Tethering
to turn tethering On or Off.
When On, a check appears in the check box.
• Bluetooth tethering
: Connect your phone with the computer
using Bluetooth. Consult the computer’s documentation for
more information about using your computer to make a
Bluetooth connect. Touch
Bluetooth Tethering
to turn tethering
On or Off. When On, a check appears in the check box.
Note:
Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless
Provider’s mobile data service.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet
connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using
your phone as the mobile hotspot.
Note:
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot requires a subscription to the
applicable service to use the application.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot consumes battery power and
uses data service. While the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is
active, your phone’s applications will use the Portable
Wi-Fi Hotspot data feature allowance.
Configuring Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings
Configure your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot settings,
including your phone’s name and password, and set the
visibility of your phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot.
Tip:
By default, your device’s mobile hotspot has no security
applied, and any device can connect. For more
information about configuring your mobile hotspot, see
“Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot” on page 139.