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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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Swipe left

Swipe left
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Select ""Settings""

Select Settings
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Select ""internet sharing""

Select internet sharing
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Turn on ""Sharing""

Turn on Sharing
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Select ""setup""

Select setup
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Enter a password of at least ""8"" characters and select ""OK""

Enter a password of at least 8 characters and select OK

Password

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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 ""Internet sharing"", simply turn off ""Sharing"".

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Use phone as modem

Nokia Lumia 1020

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