››Tethering and portable hotspot

USB tethering: Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with PCs via USB. When connected to a PC, your device is used as a wireless modem for a PC. p. 92

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Activate the Wi-Fi tethering feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through the WLAN feature. p. 92

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings:

-- Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Activate the Wi-Fi tethering feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through the WLAN feature.

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-- Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Configure network settings to use your device as an access point.

››VPN settings

Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).

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››Mobile networks

Use packet data: Set to allow packet switched data networks for network services.

Data roaming: Set the device to connect another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available.

Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs).

Use only 2G networks: Set the device to connect only to a 2G network.

Network operators: Search for available networks and select a network for roaming.

Settings

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Samsung GT2B5510WSABGL, GT-B5510CAATUR, GT-B5510CAADBT ››Tethering and portable hotspot, ››VPN settings, ››Mobile networks

GT-B5510CAAVGR, GT-B5510WSACYO, GT-B5510WSAGBL, GT-B5510WSAATL, GT-B5510CAATUR specifications

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