148Allowed DevicesRestrict what devices can connect to your Mobile Wi-FiHotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devicesto the list, they can connect to your device using yourdevice’s Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID) and password.Note: Using the phone as a mobile hotspot consumes batterypower and uses data service. While Mobile Wi-FiHotspot is active, the phone’s applications will use yourWireless Provider’s data service. Roaming while usingthe phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra datacharges.1. From the More networks menu, touch Tethering andportable hotspot ➔ Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The PortableWi-Fi hotspot screen displays.2. Touch Allowed devices ➔ , then enter the otherdevice’s Device name and MAC address.3. Touch OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list.Tip: For information about connecting to your Portable Wi-Fihotspot, see “Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot” on page 133.TetheringUse Tethering to share the phone’s Internet connection with acomputer that connects to your device using a USB cable, orby Bluetooth.For more information about connecting computers to thephone using Tethering, see “Tethering” on page 135.1. From the More networks menu, touch Tethering andportable hotspot. The Tethering and portable hotspotscreen displays.2. Choose a tethering method:• USB tethering: Connect the computer to the phone using aUSB cable, then touch USB Tethering to turn tethering On orOff. When On, a check displays in the check box.• Bluetooth tethering: Pair the phone with the computer using aBluetooth connection. Consult the computer’s documentationfor more information about configuring your computer to pairusing Bluetooth. Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn tetheringOn or Off. When On, a check displays in the check box.Note: Using Tethering requires a subscription to your WirelessProvider’s mobile data service.
