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7.4 Sharing your cellular data
connection .....................................................
You can share your device’s cellular data connection with other
devices by turning your device into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
To share your device’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi
hotspot
• Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network &
internet > Tethering & portable hotspot > Mobile hotspot.
• Tap to turn on/off your device’s mobile hotspot.
• Follow the instructions on your device to share your device’s
internet connection with other devices.
7.5 Connecting to virtual private
networks .........................................................
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to
the resources inside a secured local network from outside
that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations,
schools, and other institutions so that their users can access
local network resources when not inside that network, or
when connected to a wireless network.
To add a VPN
• Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network &
internet > VPN and tap .
• Follow the instructions from your network administrator to
configure each component of the VPN settings.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
To connect/disconnect to/from a VPN
• Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network &
internet > VPN.
• Tap the VPN you want to connect with.
Note: VPNs previously added are listed as options.
• Enter any requested credentials and tap Connect.
• To disconnect from the VPN, tap on the connected VPN and
then select Disconnect.
To edit/delete a VPN
• Swipe up on the home screen, tap Settings > Network
& internet > VPN.
• Tap > Edit VPN profile. When finished editing, tap Save.
• Tap > Delete profile.