HTC Hero S Hero S User Guide - Page 172

172 Internet connections Using HTC Hero S as a modem (USB tethering) No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the Internet connection of HTC Hero S to connect to the Internet. § To use HTC Hero S as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. 1. Make sure the data connection on HTC Hero S is turned on. 2. Connect HTC Hero S to the computer using the provided USB cable. 3. On the Choose a connection type screen, select USB tethering, and then tap Done. Connecting HTC Hero S to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) If you temporarily don't have Internet access, you can still go online on HTC Hero S 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, you may need to 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 HTC Hero S to the computer using the provided USB cable. 3. On the Choose a connection type screen, select Internet pass-through, and then tap Done.