HTC Sensation User Manual - Page 183

183 Internet connections Using HTC Sensation as a modem (USB tethering) No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection on HTC Sensation to connect to the Internet. § You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Sensation to use the data connection. § To use HTC Sensation as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first. 1. Make sure the data connection on HTC Sensation is turned on. 2. Connect HTC Sensation 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 Sensation to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) If you don't have a data plan for HTC Sensation or you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can still go online on HTC Sensation 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 Sensation to the computer using the provided USB cable. 3. On the Choose a connection type screen, select Internet pass-through, and then tap Done. Using HTC Sensation as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Sensation into a wireless router. Make sure the data connection on HTC Sensation 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.