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8.6Using Your Device as a Modem (Internet Sharing)

Internet Sharing connects your desktop or notebook computer to the Internet by using your device’s data connection such as GPRS/3G. You can connect via USB or Bluetooth.

Before you proceed

Make sure your device has a SIM card installed, and your device has a GPRS/ 3G or dial-up modem connection.

To set up your device as a USB modem, you must first install Windows Mobile Device Center or Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.5 or later on the computer.

To use a Bluetooth connection, make sure your computer has built-in Bluetooth capability. If your computer does not have Bluetooth, you can connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle.

Setting up your device as a USB modem

1.Connect the device to your desktop or notebook computer using the USB sync cable.

2.When the Connect to PC screen appears, select Internet Sharing, then tap Done.

3.In the Network Connection list, select the name of the connection that your device uses to connect to the Internet.

4.Tap Connect.

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HTC RHOD210 Using Your Device as a Modem Internet Sharing, Before you proceed, Setting up your device as a USB modem