Connecting Htc Wildfire S To The Internet Through A Computer (Internet Pass-Through) - HTC Wildfire S metroPCS User Manual

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Connecting HTC Wildfire S to the Internet
through a computer (Internet Pass-through)
If you don't have a data plan for HTC Wildfire S or you don't have access to a Wi-Fi
network, you can still go online on HTC Wildfire S by using your computer's Internet
connection.
Before you can use your computer as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on
your computer first.
1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
Two things to check for your computer's Internet connection. One, you may need
to turn off your local network's firewall. Two, if your computer connects to the
Internet via PPP (e.g. Dial UP, xDSL, or VPN), Internet Pass-through will only
support TCP protocol.
2. Connect HTC Wildfire S to the computer using the provided USB cable.
3. On the Connect to PC screen, select Internet pass-through, and then tap Done.