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Internet connections
Using HTC Sensation 4G as a modem (USB
tethering)
No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the Internet
connection of HTC Sensation 4G to connect to the Internet.
§ You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Sensation 4G to use the data connection.
§ To use HTC Sensation 4G as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your
computer first.
1. Make sure the data connection on HTC Sensation 4G is turned on.
2. Connect HTC Sensation 4G to the computer using the provided USB cable.
3. On the Choose a connection type screen, select USB tethering, and then tap
Done.
Connecting HTC Sensation 4G to the Internet
through a computer (Internet Pass-through)
If you temporarily don't have Internet access, you can still go online on HTC Sensation
4G by using your computer's Internet connection.
Before you can use your computer as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on
your computer first.
1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
Two things to check for your computer's Internet connection. One, you may need
to turn off your local network's firewall. Two, if your computer connects to the
Internet via PPP (e.g. Dial UP, xDSL, or VPN), Internet Pass-through will only
support TCP protocol.
2. Connect HTC Sensation 4G to the computer using the provided USB cable.
3. On the Choose a connection type screen, select Internet pass-through, and then
tap Done.
Using HTC Sensation 4G as a wireless router
Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Sensation 4G into a
wireless router.
Make sure the data connection on HTC Sensation 4G is turned on before you use it as
a wireless router.
1. From the Home screen, press
2. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
3. Enter a router name or use the default router name.
, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
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