Network
You need to set up a wireless network before connecting to the Internet.
Set up a WLAN network.
*Set up a mobile network.
Set up a VPN network.
You can also share your mobile network with others.
*Set up a hotspot.
Setting up a WLAN network
Go to
Settings
>
Network
&
Internet
>
WLAN
. Turn on the WLAN switch and tap a WLAN hotspot in
the list to connect to the Internet. When you are connecting to a secure hotspot, you need to enter a
password to connect.
*Setting up a mobile network
Go to
Settings
>
Network & Internet
>
Data usage
.
Note: You need a valid SIM card with data service. If you don't have a SIM card, contact your
carrier.
Setting up a VPN network
VPNs are used within organizations to allow you to communicate private information securely over a
non-private network. You may need to configure a VPN, for example, to access your work email. Ask
the network's administrator for the settings necessary to configure a VPN for your network.
1. Go to
Settings
>
Network & Internet
>
VPN
.
2. Tap
to edit the VPN profile, including the server name, type, and server address, and then tap
SAVE
.
3. Tap the VPN server name, enter the username and password, and then tap
CONNECT
to connect
to the VPN network.
4. Tap
to edit or delete the VPN.
Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN or password before using a VPN. Go to
Settings > Security > Screen lock to select a screen lock option and set up the screen lock.
*Setting up a hotspot
You can use a personal hotspot to share an Internet connection with a computer or other device.
Go to
Settings
>
Network & Internet
>
Hospot & tethering
and do the following:
Tap
WLAN hostspot
to configure the hotspot.
You can also use
Bluetooth tethering
or
USB tethering
.
Note: Tell your friends the Network name and password and then they can connect to your
