Connecting To Virtual Private Networks - Zte GRAND X Max 2 User Manual

Sharing your mobile data connection via USB
You can access the Internet on your computer via the USB tethering feature
of your phone . The feature needs data connection on a mobile network and
may result in data charges .
Note: You cannot transfer files between your phone and your computer via
USB while the phone is USB tethered .
1 . Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable .
2 . Press the Home key > > Settings > More > USB tethering .
3 . A new network connection will be created on your computer .
Note: To stop sharing your data connection, tap USB tethering again or
disconnect the USB cable .
Sharing your mobile data connection as a mobile hotspot
You can share your phone's data connection with other devices by
turning your phone into a portable mobile hotspot . The feature needs data
connection on a mobile network and may result in data charges .
Note: When the portable mobile hotspot feature is enabled, you cannot use
your phone's Wi-Fi capability to access the Internet . You still remain connected
to the Internet via your mobile data network .
1 . Press the Home key > > Settings > Mobile Hotspot .
2 . Slide the switch to the On
3 . On another device, locate your phone via Wi-Fi and connect with it to start
using the phone's mobile data .
Note: To stop sharing your data connection, slide the switch to the Off
position .
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Renaming or securing your mobile hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure
your portable Wi-Fi hotspot .
1 . Press the Home key > > Settings > Mobile Hotspot > Configure .
2 . Set your name and security options as follows:
• Network name: Enter or edit a network SSID (name) that other devices
see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks .
• Channel: To avoid interference with other Wi-Fi networks, try using a
different channel .
• Security: Choose a security option, Open (not recommended) or WPA2
PSK (other users can access your mobile hotspot only if they enter the
correct password) . When you select WPA2 PSK, tap the Password field to
edit the security password .
3 . Tap SAVE to save your settings .

Connecting to virtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside
a secured local network . VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations,
schools, and other institutions to let people access local network resources
when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless network .
Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be required to enter
your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to
your VPN . You can get this information from your network administrator .
Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password before you can
use credential storage .
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