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Tethering
Use Tethering to share the phone’s internet connection with a
computer that connects to your device using a USB cable, or
by Bluetooth.
For more information about connecting computers to the
phone using Tethering, see
“Tethering”
on page 146.
1.
From the
Settings
screen, under
Wireless and network
,
touch
More settings
➔
Tethering and portable hotspot
.
The
Tethering and portable hotspot
screen displays.
2.
Choose a tethering method:
• USB tethering
: Connect the computer to the phone using a
USB cable, then touch
USB Tethering
to turn tethering On or
Off. When On, a check displays in the check box.
• Bluetooth tethering
: Pair the phone with the computer using a
Bluetooth connection. Consult the computer’s documentation
for more information about configuring your computer to pair
using Bluetooth. Touch
Bluetooth Tethering
to turn tethering
On or Off. When On, a check displays in the check box.
Note:
Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless
Provider’s mobile data service.
VPN
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more
information about using VPNs, see
“VPN”
on page 146
Adding a VPN
1.
From the
Settings
screen, touch
Wireless and network
➔
More settings
➔
VPN
.
Note:
You must enable at least Pattern security before setting
up a VPN. If you have not yet enabled security, you are
prompted to do so the first time you launch VPN
settings.
2.
Touch
Add VPN network
to set up a connection to a
VPN, using the following settings:
• Name
: Enter a name for the VPN connection.
• Type
: Choose the type of VPN.
• Server address
: Enter the IP address of the VPN server.
• PPP encryption (MPPE)
: Touch to enable or disable
encryption.
• Show advanced options
: Touch to show more options.
Available options depend on the type of VPN you are adding.