Use phone as modem

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Before you start

If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi or local network and want to use the Internet on your computer or any other Wi-Fi compatible device, you can use your phone as a modem. This guide shows with a few easy steps how to establish an Internet connection between your phone and your preferred device.

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Select Apps

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Scroll to and select Settings

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Scroll to and select Mobile hotspot and tethering

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Select Mobile hotspot

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Select MORE

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Select Configure Mobile hotspot

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Enter a password of at least 8 characters and select SAVE

Wi-Fi hotspot password

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Turn on Mobile hotspot

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Your phone is now set up for use as a modem

Select your phone from the list of Wi-Fi networks on your computer or any other Wi-Fi compatible device and enter your password. To turn off your Hotspot, simply set Mobile hotspot to Off.

Use phone as modem - Samsung Galaxy S6 Active