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Internet connections
Using HTC Vivid as a modem (USB tethering)
No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the Internet
connection of HTC Vivid to connect to the Internet.
§ Requires an AT&T appropriate data plan with tethering.
§ You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Vivid to use the data connection.
§ To use HTC Vivid as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer
first.
1. Make sure the data connection on HTC Vivid is turned on.
2. Connect HTC Vivid to the computer using the provided USB cable.
3. On the Choose a connection type screen, select USB tethering, and then tap
Done.
Data tethering requires an appropriate DataPro data plan. Devices connected to
your Mobile Hotspot use data from your DataPro plan. Overage charges apply if the
included monthly data allowance is exceeded.
Sharing your data connection using Mobile
Hotspot
You can also use HTC Vivid to provide a mobile broadband connection wirelessly for
up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection.
1. To create a portable hotspot, tap
2. Tap Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to turn on the functionality. You can also rename
your hotspot (SSID), choose the type of Security and set the password so
others cannot connect to your connection without authorization.
Mobile Hotspot requires an appropriate DataPro data plan. Devices connected to
your Mobile Hotspot use data from your DataPro plan. Overage charges apply if the
included monthly data allowance is exceeded. The number of devices you can
connect depends on your device. Performance may vary depending on the number
of devices connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, others will be
able to use your mobile hotspot connection.
> Wi-Fi Hotspot.
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