Connecting To The Internet Through A Computer; Using Htc Velocity 4G As A Wireless Router - HTC Velocity 4G User Manual

154 Internet connections
Connecting to the Internet through a
computer
If you temporarily don't have Internet access, you can still go online 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 Velocity 4G to the computer using the provided USB cable.
3. On the Choose a connection type screen, select Internet pass-through, and then
tap Done.

Using HTC Velocity 4G as a wireless router

Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Velocity 4G into a
wireless router.
§ Make sure the data connection is turned on.
§ You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your
mobile service provider to use this service.
1. From the Home screen, press
2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More.
3. Tap Tethering & portable hotspot.
4. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
5. Enter a router name or use the default router name.
6. Choose the type of security and set the password (key) for your wireless router.
If you selected None in Security, you don't need to enter a password.
The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can
connect and use HTC Velocity 4G as a wireless router.
7. Select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check box to turn on the wireless router.
HTC Velocity 4G is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see
status bar.
, and then tap Settings.
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