Hello ibpsony01
Here are the instructions for setting up your phone as a modem:
To configure a Wi-Fi® hotspot:
- From the Home screen, tap the Application screens icon.
- Find and tap Settings Wireless & networks Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
- If needed, tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Enter a Network SSID and select Security. If needed enter a Password. Tap Save.
Then:
To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot:
- From the Home screen, tap the Application screens icon.
- Find and tap Settings Wireless & networks Tethering & portable hotspot.
- Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. The phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi®network name (SSID). You can now connect to this network with up to 8 computers or other devices.
- Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®.
Finally:
To rename or secure your portable hotspot:
- From the Home screen, tap the Application screens icon.
- Find and tap Settings Wireless & networks Tethering & portable hotspot.
- Make sure the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox is marked.
- Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Enter the Network SSID for the network.
- Tap the Security field to select a security type.
- If you select a security type that requires a password, enter a password.
- Tap Save.
Hope this helps.
Francis.