Portable
Wi-Fi®
hotspot is active
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2
Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3
From your
Home screen
, tap .
4
Find and tap
Settings
>
More…
>
Tethering & portable hotspot
.
5
Mark the
USB tethering
checkbox.
6
To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the
USB tethering
checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1
From the
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
More…
>
Tethering & portable hotspot
.
3
Tap
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings
>
Set up Wi-Fi hotspot
.
4
Enter the
Network SSID
for the network. Tap the
Security
field to select a
security type.
5
If required, enter a password.
6
Tap
Save
.
7
Mark the
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
checkbox. Your device starts broadcasting its
Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Up to eight computers or other devices can now
connect to this network.
8
Unmark the
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
checkbox when you want to stop sharing
your data connection via Wi-Fi®.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1
From the
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
More…
>
Tethering & portable hotspot
.
3
Tap
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings
>
Set up Wi-Fi hotspot
.
4
Enter the
Network SSID
for the network.
5
To select a security type, tap the
Security
field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
Tap
Save
.
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to
access resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For
example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational
institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when
they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your device.
For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private
network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.
To add a virtual private network
1
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
More…
>
VPN
.
3
Tap
Add VPN profile
.
4
Select the type of VPN to add.
5
Enter your VPN settings.
6
Tap
Save
.
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