Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active

To share your data connection using a USB cable

1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.

2Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer.

3From your Home screen, tap .

4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

5Mark the USB tethering checkbox.

6To 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

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

4Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type.

5If required, enter a password.

6Tap Save.

7Mark 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.

8Unmark 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

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

4Enter the Network SSID for the network.

5To select a security type, tap the Security field.

6If required, enter a password.

7Tap 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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.

3Tap Add VPN profile.

4Select the type of VPN to add.

5Enter your VPN settings.

6Tap Save.

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1266-1565 specifications

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