Operation Manual

92 Chapter 7: Staying connected
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.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Turn your ASUS Phone into a 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 .
• Tap > Settings.
2. Tap More > Tethering > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. AssignauniqueSSIDornetworknameandastrong8-characterpasswordforyourWi-Fihotspot.
When done, tap Save.