Tethering – Android Phones

 

Open the settings application on your phone and select connections>mobile hotspot and tethering

 

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Turn mobile hotspot on by switching the toggle switch on

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Then select the connection menu on your CBH issued laptop as if you were going to connect to the internet and your phone should display as an option to connect to.


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You will need a password to connect to your phone which can be found displayed on the phone itself in the mobile hotspot menu. The name of your phone will also be displayed here meaning you can ensure you are trying to connect to the correct device.


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You can change both the phone’s name and password to something more personal and memorable at this stage as well if you want to.