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3. Switch on
USB tethering
. A new network connection will be
created on your computer.
NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection, switch off
USB
tethering
or disconnect the USB cable.
Sharing Mobile Data Through a Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can share your phone’s data connection with other devices
by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature
needs data connection on a mobile network and may result in
data charges.
NOTE:
When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled, you
cannot use your phone
’s Wi-Fi capability to access the Internet.
You still remain connected to the Internet via your mobile data
network.
1. Press the
Home Key >
> Settings > Wi-Fi hotspot
.
2. Slide the switch to the
On
position.
(If Wi-Fi was active, tap
OK
to deactivate it.)
After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi
network name (SSID).
3. On another device, locate your phone via Wi-Fi and connect
with it to start using the phone’s mobile data.
NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection, slide the switch to
the
Off
position.
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID)
and secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
