shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
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 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, then tap OK if prompted. 
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
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.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1From your Home screen, tap 
.
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3Tap Portable
4Enter the Network SSID information.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6Tap Save.
7Tap 
and mark the Portable
8If prompted, tap OK to confirm. 
appears in the status bar once the portable
9To stop sharing your data connection via
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1From the Home screen, tap 
.
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3Tap Portable
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 a public 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 on 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 
.
4Select the type of VPN to add.
5Enter your VPN settings.
6Tap Save.
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