Phone as modem for PC

[BEVUP]

As it states 

Am using an Aussie sim (Optus) , & have done this before here with the same sim but on a very much older phone Nokia 6210 

This time am tying to do it on a Samsung J2 (my sons old one ) which wasn't good enough for his games 

It looks like I will have to trot down to the IT Center as I would like to get this ready for my return to Auss ( will not use it here)

Am getting an Error 156 ? 

I' ve played around with this & got Ip No. & ect from Optus site 

As you can see I,ve sought of given up myself so any ideas or things I need to know

 

Thanks all if able to help & I'm sure there are better whizes then me

[mtls2005]

You should be able to tether via USB or Bluetooth, the phone to a PC, and use the mobile data connection.

 

You can also create a mobile access point with the phone, which allows multiple devices to connect via WiFi and use the mobile data connection.

 

I'm a bit confused as to where you are presently, but you'd be better off using a local Thai SIM if in Thailand. Thai mobile providers allow tethering for free. In other countries, service providers may restrict tethering, and charge extra for using that feature.

 

If you are in Australia then maybe check with OPTUS?

 

http://www.optus.com.au/shop/support/answer/tethering-or-personal-hotspot-supported-plans?requestType=NormalRequest&id=1377&typeId=5

 

Page 74 of the J2 User's Guide:

 

 

More connection settings
Options
Customise settings to control other features.
On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings.
•     Mobile networks: Configure your mobile network settings.
•     Flight mode: This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only nonnetwork
services.
Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing. After takeoff, you can
use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel.
•     SIM card manager: Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings.
Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards for more information.
•     Mobile hotspot and tethering: Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s
mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not
available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.
•     Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search
for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more
information.
•     Download booster: Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi
and mobile networks simultaneously. Refer to Download booster for more information.
•     VPN: Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).

 

[BEVUP]

1 hour ago, mtls2005 said:

You should be able to tether via USB or Bluetooth, the phone to a PC, and use the mobile data connection.

 

You can also create a mobile access point with the phone, which allows multiple devices to connect via WiFi and use the mobile data connection.

 

I'm a bit confused as to where you are presently, but you'd be better off using a local Thai SIM if in Thailand. Thai mobile providers allow tethering for free. In other countries, service providers may restrict tethering, and charge extra for using that feature.

 

If you are in Australia then maybe check with OPTUS?

 

http://www.optus.com.au/shop/support/answer/tethering-or-personal-hotspot-supported-plans?requestType=NormalRequest&id=1377&typeId=5

 

Page 74 of the J2 User's Guide:

 

 

More connection settings
Options
Customise settings to control other features.
On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings.
•     Mobile networks: Configure your mobile network settings.
•     Flight mode: This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only nonnetwork
services.
Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing. After takeoff, you can
use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel.
•     SIM card manager: Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings.
Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards for more information.
•     Mobile hotspot and tethering: Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s
mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not
available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.
•     Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search
for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more
information.
•     Download booster: Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi
and mobile networks simultaneously. Refer to Download booster for more information.
•     VPN: Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).

 

Thanks