Connections 224
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up
many of the device’s Wi-Fi services, including:
•
Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy
•
Viewing the device’s MAC Address
•
Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP
To access the Wi-Fi Advanced Settings menu:
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
Settings
➔
Wi-Fi
.
2.
Press
and then tap
Advanced
.
Tethering
This option allows you to share your device’s mobile data
connection via a direct USB connection between your device
and a single computer. The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a
wireless version of this same functionality and allows you to
provide Internet connectivity to multiple devices.
Note:
You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your
computer while using the USB tethering feature.
If additional software or USB drivers are required,
navigate to:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
downloads
.
To connect using USB Tethering:
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
Settings
➔
More...
➔
USB Tethering and Mobile HotSpot
.
2.
Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your
phone.
3.
When prompted for a USB mode, press
to exit the
menu.
4.
Tap
USB tethering
from the Tethering menu. This places
a green check mark next to the entry and activates the
feature. A Tethering or HotSpot active notification
briefly appears on the screen.
Look for the Tethering active icon
in the Status
bar area of the screen.
5.
Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and
tap
OK
.
To disconnect tethering:
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
Settings
➔
More...
➔
USB Tethering and Mobile HotSpot
.
2.
Tap
USB tethering
from the Tethering menu to remove
the check mark and deactivate the feature.
3.
Remove the USB cable from the phone.