Samsung Galaxy SIII User Manual page 166

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Tethering
Use Tethering to share the phone's internet connection with a
computer that connects to your device using a USB cable, or
by Bluetooth.
For more information about connecting computers to the
phone using Tethering, see "Tethering" on page 146.
1. From the Settings screen, under Wireless and network,
touch More settings
The Tethering and portable hotspot screen displays.
2. Choose a tethering method:
• USB tethering: Connect the computer to the phone using a
USB cable, then touch USB Tethering to turn tethering On or
Off. When On, a check displays in the check box.
• Bluetooth tethering: Pair the phone with the computer using a
Bluetooth connection. Consult the computer's documentation
for more information about configuring your computer to pair
using Bluetooth. Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn tethering
On or Off. When On, a check displays in the check box.
Note: Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless
Provider's mobile data service.
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Tethering and portable hotspot.
VPN
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more
information about using VPNs, see "VPN" on page 146
Adding a VPN
1. From the Settings screen, touch Wireless and network
More settings
Note: You must enable at least Pattern security before setting
up a VPN. If you have not yet enabled security, you are
prompted to do so the first time you launch VPN
settings.
2. Touch Add VPN network to set up a connection to a
VPN, using the following settings:
• Name: Enter a name for the VPN connection.
• Type: Choose the type of VPN.
• Server address: Enter the IP address of the VPN server.
• PPP encryption (MPPE): Touch to enable or disable
encryption.
• Show advanced options: Touch to show more options.
Available options depend on the type of VPN you are adding.
VPN.

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