Tethering; Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot; Bluetooth Tethering - Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra User Manual

Tethering

When Wi-Fi service is not available, you can use your ASUS Phone as a modem or turn it into a Wi-Fi
hotspot to get Internet access on your laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices.
IMPORTANT! Most mobile service providers may require a data plan for you to be able to use the
tethering function. Contact your mobile service provider about availing of this data plan.
NOTES:
• Internet access via tethering may be slower than the standard Wi-Fi or mobile connection.
• Only a limited number of mobile devices can tether to your ASUS Phone for Internet access.
• Turn off the tethering feature when you're not using it to help save battery power.

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

Turn your ASUS Phone into a portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share Internet connection with other
devices.
1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:
• Launch Quick settings then tap
Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen, then tap System settings.
•
2. Tap More > Tethering > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Turn the slider to ON.
Bluetooth Tethering
Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Phone and use it as a modem for Internet access on your
Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices such as a laptop or a tablet.
1. Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Phone and the other device.
2. Pair both devices.
NOTE: For details, see
3. From the Settings screen, tap More > Tethering, then silde Bluetooth tethering to ON. You can
now surf the Internet or do Internet-related activities on your ASUS Phone.
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Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device.