LG LGP505 Owner's Manual - Page 68

Data Tethering, Mobile Hotspots

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Settings n NOTE This device supports WEP, WPA/ WPA2-PSK and 802.1x EAP. security. If your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, enter the key in the pop-up window. If encryption is not set, this popup window will not be shown. You can obtain the key from your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator. Data Tethering You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by activating data tethering and connecting them with a USB cable. To tether your phone with your computer using the USB 1 Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. 2 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > USB tethering. 3 A green check mark will appear, indicating that the function is activated. n NOTE - Data Tethering requires an appropriate DataPro data plan. Devices connected by tethering use data from your DataPro plan. Plans are not unlimited and significant charges may be incurred if the included data allowance is exceeded. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors. - You cannot access your phone's microSD card on your computer when using USB tethering. Mobile Hotspots You can also use your smartphone to provide a mobile broadband connection for up to 4 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection. 1 To use tethering, attach the device you want to tether to your phone with a USB cable and touch Tethering & portable hotspot > USB tethering in the Wireless & networks screen. 2 To create a portable hotspot, touch Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot in the Wireless & networks screen. Set a password upon first use. 66

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Settings
n
NOTE
This device supports WEP, WPA/
WPA2-PSK and 802.1x EAP. security. If
your Wi-Fi service provider or network
administrator sets encryption for network
security, enter the key in the pop-up
window. If encryption is not set, this pop-
up window will not be shown. You can
obtain the key from your Wi-Fi service
provider or network administrator.
Data Tethering
You can use your phone to provide a data
connection to a computer by activating
data tethering and connecting them with
a USB cable.
To tether your phone with your computer
using the USB
Connect your phone to your computer with
1
a USB cable.
From the Home screen, press the
2
Menu
Key
and touch
Settings
>
Wireless &
networks
>
Tethering & portable
hotspot > USB tethering
.
A green check mark will appear, indicating
3
that the function is activated.
n
NOTE
- Data Tethering requires an appropriate
DataPro data plan. Devices connected by
tethering use data from your DataPro plan.
Plans are not unlimited and significant
charges may be incurred if the included
data allowance is exceeded. Performance
may vary depending on the number of
devices connected and other factors.
- You cannot access your phone's microSD
card on your computer when using USB
tethering.
Mobile Hotspots
You can also use your smartphone to
provide a mobile broadband connection
for up to 4 other devices. Create a hotspot
and share your connection.
To use tethering, attach the device you
1
want to tether to your phone with a USB
cable and touch
Tethering & portable
hotspot
>
USB tethering
in the Wireless
& networks screen.
To
create a portable hotspot, touch
2
Tethering & portable hotspot
>
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
in the Wireless
& networks screen. Set a password upon
first use.