How to use your Google Nexus S as a Wi-Fi hub

The Google Nexus S can be used as a portable modem in that you can hook it up to your PC via USB or tethering so you can use it as a Wi-Fi hub.

It's very simple to do, and if this sounds like something you'd be interested in follow these steps

Via USB:

• Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect your phone to your computer
• Press Home , press Menu, and touch Settings to open the Settings application.
• Touch Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot
• Check USB tethering
• Uncheck USB tethering to stop sharing your data connection. Or just disconnect the USB cable.

Tethering:

• Press Home, press Menu, and touch Settings to open the Settings application.
• Touch Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot
• Check Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
• Uncheck Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi.