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To disconnect tethering:
1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔
More networks ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot .
2. Tap
USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove
the check mark and deactivate the feature.
3. Remove the USB cable from the device.
4G Mobile HotSpot
This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi
Hotspot so you can share your mobile data connection.
The feature works best when used in conjunction with
HSPA+ (4G) data services (although 3G service can also be
used).
The Mobile Hotspot connectivity is a wireless version of this
same functionality and allows you to provide Internet
connectivity to multiple devices.
Important! The 4G Mobile Hotspot service can not be active at
the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi
connection prior to launching this service.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order
to use the Mobile HotSpot. You cannot use data on the
device while using Mobile HotSpot.
To activate the Mobile Hotspot service:
1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔
More networks ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot .
2. In a single motion touch and slide the
4G Mobile
Hotspot
slider to the right to turn it on.
3. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and
tap
OK .
4. Edit the
Network SSID name and then write it down.
5. Enable the
Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you
would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby
devices.
6. Verify the
Security field is set to WPA2 PSK .
7. Enter a new password then write it down.
– Additional options include Show password and Show advanced
options.
8. Tap Save to store the new settings.