HTC Desire S User Manual - Page 181

181 Internet connections Connecting your phone to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) If you don't have a data plan for your phone or you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can still go online on your phone by using your computer's Internet connection. Before you can use your computer as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on your computer first. 1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet. Two things to check for your computer's Internet connection. One, we recommend that you turn off your local network's firewall. Two, if your computer connects to the Internet via PPP (e.g. Dial UP, xDSL, or VPN), Internet Pass-through will only support TCP protocol. 2. Connect the phone to the computer using the provided USB cable. 3. On the Connect to PC screen, select Internet pass-through, and then tap Done. Using your phone as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning your phone into a wireless router. Make sure your phone's data connection is turned on before you use it as a wireless router. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings. 3. Enter a router name or use the default router name. 4. Choose the type of Security and set the password (key) for your wireless router. If you selected None in Security, you don't need to enter a password. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use your phone as a wireless router. 5. Select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check box to turn on your phone's wireless router. Your phone is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see bar. on the status