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HUAWEI ALE-L04 Smartphone FAQs 2 Common settings
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When your phone uses DHCP to access the Internet over Wi-Fi, it must wait for the router to
assign it a dynamic IP address, which takes time. By specifying a static IP address for your
phone, this issue is resolved.
2.5 How do I set my phone to work as a modem and to
provide Internet access for computers?
1. On the home screen, touch Settings .
2. Under Wireless & networks , touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot .
3. Touch USB tethering .
4. On a computer, use HiSuite to install the USB driver for your phone. Right-click My
Computer and choose Manage .
When using USB tethering, your phone's mobile data connection must be turned on. Otherwise, your
phone cannot provide Internet access for computers.
If a computer provides a wireless network adapter, you can turn on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
as follows: Go to Settings . Under Wireless & networks , touch More > Tethering &
portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot . The computer can then connect to your phone
over Wi-Fi to access the Internet. Currently, this function is available to computers running
Windows.