I can't use tethering on my tablet

Use tethering

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
  • 1
    Connect tablet and computer
    • Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.
  • 2
    Turn on tethering
    • Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
      Press the settings icon.
    • Press Mobile hotspot and tethering.
    • Press USB tethering until the function is turned on.
  • 3
    Establish connection
    • An internet connection from your computer via your tablet is automatically established.
      When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.

Can you access the internet?

It's important to find out if you can access the internet by loading a web page in the browser on your tablet. If you can't access the internet, you need to solve this problem. By solving this problem you'll most likely solve your problem with using tethering.