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[VAIO_PC] I want to connect VAIO to the internet by using the smartphone’s tethering function

Is it possible to connect the VAIO to the internet using the smart phone tethering function?

How do I connect the VAIO to the internet using the smart phone tethering function?

Table of Contents
Explanation
Tethering via a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
Tethering via a USB cable
Tethering via Bluetooth Technology
Reference

Explanation
Tethering is a function that allows electronics such as computers and gaming devices to connect to the internet using the internet connection from a mobile device such as a smart phone or a tablet.  Mobile devices such as smart phones and computer/gaming devices are connected to the computer using a USB cable, via the Wi-Fi network (wireless LAN), or through Bluetooth technology.  In order to use tethering, mobile devices such as smart phones must be tethering enabled.  Below is a general connection method. The connection method may differ depending on which device is used, so please contact the support center for more information.

Disclaimer
Depending on the smart phone’s data plan, fees and charges may apply when tethering.  Some carriers do not allow tethering.  Please contact your carrier for more information.

Tethering via a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
1. Set up the wireless LAN setting (ex. Tethering) on the smart phone.
2. Enable the wireless LAN on VAIO and connect by selecting the smart phone’s access point (SSID) from the list of wireless LAN access points.

Operation is now complete

Tethering via a USB cable
Below are the instructions for USB tethering enabled smart phones.
1. Get a driver to use USB tethering on smart phone. Please contact your smart phone’s customer support for inquiries about drivers.
2. Install the driver.
3. Enable USB tethering on smart phone.
4. Connect to your VAIO PC with USB cable.
5. The driver will install automatically and will connect you to the internet once the installation is complete.
Operation is now complete.
Tethering via Bluetooth Technology
Below are the instructions for Bluetooth tethering enabled smart phones.
1. To prevent signal interference, disable VAIO’s wireless LAN (Wi-Fi connection).
2. Access the setting menu and pair up the smart phone and your VAIO computer.
3. Once paired up, enable the smart phone’s Bluetooth tethering.
4. Open up the control panel on VAIO.
5. Select “Hardware and Sound”

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6. Select “Devices and Printers”.

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7. Right click the smart phone icon on the Devices and Printers screen, and then select “Connect Using-[your access point]”.
Please note: This option will only show up if this is a supported service on your device. ​

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Operation is now complete.

Reference
Some smart phones may not give you a stable connection if you do not enable the following settings at the time of wireless LAN connection. Enabling these settings and using them for a general wireless LAN device may give you an unstable connection, so please use these settings accordingly.

1. Open the Control Panel.
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2. Select “Network and Internet”.
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3. Select “Network and Sharing Center”.
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4. Select “Change Adapter Setting” on the left side of the screen.
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5. Double-click the wireless connection with the name of the SSID and the “WiFi Status” menu will come up.
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6. Select “Wireless Properties”.
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7. Select the Security tab.
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8. Select “Advanced Settings” at the bottom of the screen.
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9. Check the box next to “Enable Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliance with this network” and click “OK”.
10. Click “OK” when returned to the Wireless Network Property screen.

Operation is now complete.