Disconnect from a vpn, Mobile hotspot, Share internet connection via usb tethering – HTC 10 Sprint User Manual

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3. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to.

4. Enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. When you are connected, the VPN

connected icon

appears in the notification area of the status bar.

You can then open the Web browser to access resources such as your corporate network intranet. For
more information, see

Chrome Browser

.

Disconnect From a VPN

Disconnect from the VPN when you

’re done accessing your intranet sites.

1. Slide the notification panel open.

2. Tap the VPN connection, and then tap Disconnect.

Mobile Hotspot

Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is turned on, you
can share your phone’s mobile data services via Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi enabled devices. The feature
works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used).

Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at

sprint.com/mysprint

or access your account via Sprint Zone (tap

>

>

Sprint Zone) to learn

more.

Note

: Turning on Hotspot on will disable your phone’s connection to other Wi-Fi networks.

1. Swipe down from the status bar, and then tap

.

2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More.

3. Tap Mobile network sharing > Mobile Hotspot > OK.

4. Enter a router name or use the default router name.

5. Set the password (key) for your wireless router or use the default password.

Important: To help minimize security risks, use the default settings and set a secure and unique
password.

Note: The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use
your phone as a wireless router.

6. Tap the Mobile Hotspot switch to turn on the wireless router.

Your phone is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see

on the status bar.

Share Internet Connection via USB Tethering

Use the data connection of your phone to connect another device to the Internet through tethering a USB
cable.

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