Huawei MediaPad M2 10.1 (M2-A01L) - Manual (Page 13)

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Network sharing
You can use various methods to share your M2's data connection with other wireless
devices.
Sharing your data connection using a Wi-Fi
hotspot (Applicable to selected models)
By setting up your M2 as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can share your mobile network with other
devices.
Before sharing your data connection, turn on mobile data on your M2. For details, see
Turning on your mobile data connection (Applicable to selected models) .
When other devices access the Internet using your M2's data connection, the data usage of
your M2 will be consumed.
1. On the home screen, touch Settings.
2. Under Wireless & networks, touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3. Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
4. Toggle the switch to to turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot.
5. Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot and follow the onscreen instructions to set the required
information, such as your Wi-Fi network name and password.
Once the Wi-Fi hotspot settings are complete, other Wi-Fi enabled devices can search for
and connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot provided by your M2.
Sharing your data connection through USB
tethering
You can share your M2's network with a computer using a single USB cable.
1. Connect your M2 to a computer using the USB cable provided with the M2.
2. On the home screen, touch Settings.
3. Under Wireless & networks, touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
4. Touch USB tethering to share your mobile data connection.
After the connection is set up, you can access the Internet from the computer.
When using the USB tethering function, you cannot simultaneously use your M2 as a USB
storage device.