To share your phone’s data connection 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 > Configure 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. The phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi® network name (SSID).

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.

3Make sure the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox is marked.

4Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

5Enter the Network SSID for the network.

6Tap the Security field and select a security type.

7If required, enter a password.

8Tap Save.

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Use your phone 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 phone. See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 115 for more information on how to transfer content to your phone. 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 network.

4Select the type of VPN to add.

5Enter your VPN settings.

6Tap Save.

To connect to a virtual private network

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.

3In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.

4Enter the required information.

5Tap Connect.

To disconnect from a virtual private network

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.

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