Mobile hotspots, Connecting to a virtual private network (vpn) – HTC Inspire 4G User Manual

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125 Internet connections

Mobile Hotspots

You can use your phone to allow mobile broadband for up to 5 devices. Stay
connected to the people, places and information that are important to you so you
never miss a thing. Tether your phone or create a mobile hotspot and share your
connection with multiple users/devices.

Requires a DataPro Tethering Plan. Devices connected to your Mobile Hotspot use data from
your DataPro Tethering Plan. If you do not use a password, others will be able to use your
Mobile Hotspot connection.

Creating a Mobile Hotspot

1. From the Home screen, tap

> Wi-Fi Hotspot.

The first time you open Wi-Fi hotspot, you’ll see a short introduction about the
application. Tap

OK.

2. In the Router name (SSID) box, use the default name or enter another name for

your Mobile Hotspot.

3. Choose the type of security and set a password for your Mobile Hotspot.

Users who want to connect to your Mobile Hotspot need to enter your password on their
device.

4. Tap Manage users.

5. Tap the box below Max. connection and choose the number of users/devices

you want to allow to connect to your Mobile Hotspot, and then tap

Done.

If you want to be able to accept or reject a connection when someone tries to connect to your
Mobile Hotspot, select the

Allowed users only check box.

6. Select the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot check box to start up your Mobile Hotspot.

Your Mobile Hotspot is ready when you see

on the status bar.

Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN)

Add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and
access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.

Depending on the type of VPN you’re using at work, you may be asked to enter
your login credentials and install security certificates before you can connect to
your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network
administrator.

Also, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start
a VPN connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on
your phone, see “Data connection” and “Wi-Fi” in this chapter.

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