Samsung SM-T537RYKAUSC - Manual (Page 55)

Connections 49
• Show password: Enable to make the Password field
visible.
• Show advanced options: Enable to access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, to specify the
channel your device uses for Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
4. Touch Menu ➔ Timeout to set a time limit for
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to automatically turn off if there
is no connection.
Tethering
Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with
a computer that connects to your device via Wi-Fi, with a
USB cable, or by Bluetooth.
Important! Tethering consumes battery power and increases
your data usage. Roaming while using tethering
will incur extra data charges.
Note: Tethering may require a subscription. Contact your
service provider for more information.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Use Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your tablet’s internet
connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using
your tablet as the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
For more information, refer to “Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot” on
page 46.
USB Tethering
Use USB tethering to share your device’s network connection
with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Connection tab ➔ Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Connect the other device to your device with a USB
cable.
3. Touch USB tethering to turn tethering On or Off.