Samsung SGH-T679 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f9) (English(north America)) - Page 160
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Wi-Fi Status Indicators The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when Wi-Fi is active and there is an available open wireless network. Wi-Fi Advanced Settings The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of the device's Wi-Fi services, including: • Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy • Viewing the device's MAC Address • Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP To access the Wi-Fi Advanced Settings menu: 1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Wi-Fi settings. 2. Press Tethering and then tap Advanced. This option allows you to share your phone's mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your phone and computer. A wireless version of this same functionality would be the Portable Wi-Fi feature. Note: You can not mount your phone's microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads. 1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot. 2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your phone. 3. When prompted for a USB mode, press to exit the menu. 4. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places a green check mark next to the entry and activates the feature. A Tethering or Hotspot active notification briefly appears on the screen. Look for the Tethering active icon in the Status bar area of the screen. To disconnect tethering: 1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot. 2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the check mark and deactivate the feature. 3. Remove the USB cable from the phone. 156