Samsung SGH-T859UWBTMB - Manual (Page 155)

Connections 151
Tethering
This option allows you to share your device’s mobile data
connection via a direct USB connection between your device
and computer. A wireless version of this same functionality
would be the Mobile AP feature.
Note: If additional software or USB drivers are required,
navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
downloads .
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps ➔ Settings
➔ More ... ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot.
2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your
device.
3. When prompted for a USB mode, tap 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 USB Tethering active icon in the
Status bar area of the screen.
To disconnect tethering:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps ➔ Settings
➔ More ... ➔ 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 device.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi
hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction
with HSPA+ (4G) data services (although 3G service can also
be used).
Important! The Mobile AP service can not be active at the
same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi
connection prior to launching the Mobile AP
service.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account to use
the Wi-Fi hotspot. You can not use data on the device
while it is being used as a hotspot.