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  If you have a tablet or smartphone, you can easily turn it into a router and distribute Internet access to several computers at once via Wi-Fi.
  What is it for? Imagine that you are resting somewhere in a village where there is no Internet except 3G. And you have two laptops and a tablet or smartphone on Android OS with you.
  Then you’ll think about how to distribute wi-fi via an Android tablet.

Using the method that I will describe below, I connected laptops to a Samsung Ace2 smartphone and a Samsung Tab2 tablet. But you can make an access point from any smartphone that has a 3G module.

This article is written on the example of the Samsung Tab2 tablet, but this is not enough, which changes for other gadgets. It’s just that they may have a different menu name or some functions will turn on differently. But understanding the meaning, you can figure out any gadget.

In order to distribute the Internet via wi-fi using a smartphone or tablet, you must first connect it to a 3G network.
  To do this, go to the tablet settings menu and go along the path:

“Settings - Additional settings   - Mobile networks ”

Why go to the section “Modem and access point”.

Where we activate the “Portable Wi-Fi AndroidAP Access Point” module.

After the router mode is activated, double click   by the inscription “Portable Wi-Fi access point AndroidAP” expand the menu of this module.
  You will see the name of your Wi-Fi network and the password to access it.

Now you need to turn on the Wi-Fi adapter on your laptop or computer and find yours in the list of available networks.

By entering the password you can connect to it without any problems.

This method is very good when you need to connect several computers to the network. And even if you have only one computer and tablet, it’s better to connect to the Internet through a computer, it’s much more convenient.
  The only condition for this connection is the unlimited tariff on your smartphone, otherwise it will be very expensive Internet.

By the way, if you often use flash drives, then you need to know how to properly disconnect them from. This is necessary to extend the life of your gadgets.
  Good luck

If you are the owner of an “Android” device, then you are probably using it to connect to a wireless network, but use the device only as a client. In fact wiFi distribution   can be made directly from your device. More precisely, it will be the place where others will connect to the Web and use the Internet. You can put it this way, that your “Android” device will become the main mini-router. Of course, you will be interested in why it is "reduced", and not full. The fact is that you will have a restriction on the possible connections of other devices, in most cases more than five devices are not allowed to work.

Each device running Android, which has the ability to connect to a wireless network, can independently “distribute” the Internet to other equipment. To do this, you only need to understand how to distribute WiFi from your phone or tablet. If you still do not know how to do this, then we recommend that you read this article carefully. In this case, you probably should not have any questions to solve this problem. By the way, you can configure the access point not only on mobile device, but also on a tablet or even a computer that has Wi-Fi connectivity.

Versatility

Today we will give a general solution to the problem of how to distribute WiFi from a phone that runs on the Android platform, so all items may differ slightly from what you see on the screen of your device. But do not worry about this, as the settings will be almost identical.

Access point

The first thing that is required of you is to install a SIM card in the "Android" device, with which you can access the Internet. In most cases, operators automatically send their users settings. But if this did not happen, you will need to visit the official website of the company and there to find out detailed information about the parameters or just call the support service. Remember that not just the Internet should be configured on your device, but a WiFi point with which you can connect to a wireless network.

Instruction manual

After you have successfully set up the Internet, you can move on to solving the main question: how to distribute WiFi from your phone. To do this, you should visit the main menu on your device, and then go to the settings section, it is there that we will set the necessary parameters. Here you will be required to find a special section "Wireless Networks", and there at the very bottom there will be a special tab called "More." In this section you can find a special parameter called “Modem Mode”. In order for you not to have additional questions, we strongly recommend that you read the description above before proceeding with the transitions, otherwise you may get confused, and this will eventually lead to incorrect settings.

When you get to the menu that we need, you can find the section “WiFi Wireless Access Point”. If the slider opposite this parameter is set to "Disabled", you will need to enable it. If everything is done correctly, the distribution will be activated, and you only need to select the special option “Configure the access point”. In fact, for some users, such settings may seem complicated, but if you carefully read the above instructions, then you can independently create a “distribution” of wireless Internet through the necessary network.

Extra options

If necessary, you can specified settings   set the network name as well as the WiFi password on the phone. The connection will work in WPA2PSK mode, we do not recommend changing it, since this is the best option for devices running on mobile platform   Android. It is recommended that you set the password to be complex so that other users cannot connect to your network and use it for free. The combination is recommended to use a complex one, containing not only symbols, but also various signs and numbers. After all the settings have been made, you definitely need to confirm their saving, because if you do not do this, you will have to do everything again.

Conclusion

Now you yourself know how to distribute WiFi from a phone that runs on the Android mobile platform. And also you should not have problems connecting other devices to the created network. With WiFi, you are no longer tied to a specific place and you can use the Internet in a comfortable environment. Full equipment compatibility is guaranteed through mandatory certification of any devices equipped with a special logo.

June 9, 2017

Each tablet owner thought about how to turn the device into a kind of modem, distributing the Internet from it to other devices - a smartphone, laptop, PC, etc. Let's say right away - this is quite real. Moreover, such a procedure does not seem complicated to a skilled user. However, it will be useful to learn a few nuances to everyone. Therefore, we will tell you as much as possible about how to distribute the Internet from a tablet.

First of all, you need to make a wireless access point from the tablet. Then it will already be possible to connect other devices to it, which at the same time will be able to access the Internet. How to do it? Let's take a look at the points:

1. You will need a tablet equipped with a SIM card. In addition, the device must contain a configured connection to mobile internet   (3G, 4g) via any telecom operator (MTC, Beeline, Yota, Megafon, etc.). If the tablet is simply connected to another Wi-Fi point, it will be quite difficult to make an access point from the gadget.
2. Then you need to go into the settings. In the "Wireless Networks" section, click on the "More" button. On most versions of android, it is located slightly below the items “Wi-Fi”, “Bluetooth”, “Traffic control”. In other interfaces you will not find the "More" button. Instead, "Advanced Settings."
3. As soon as you click on “More” (or “Advanced Settings”) a special menu will open. Next, select “Modem Mode”.
4. Tap "Access Point". Another window will open, where at the very top you can activate the Wi-Fi modem. To do this, move the switch to the right. Most likely, the tablet will "think" for a few seconds. After which he may ask to turn off Wi-Fi. Some models of such devices cannot simultaneously distribute the Internet and be connected to the World Wide Web via wireless.
5. Now you need to go to “Access Point Settings”. Here you can change the name of the network so that it is easier to find it from a computer, smartphone or other device that has a Wi-Fi module. Next, it is desirable to set a password. You will enter it when connected to a tablet, which now, in fact, has become a wireless router. You can not set a password. It is enough to select "no" in the "Security" window. However, if you plan to use the tablet computer as a modem for a long time, then it is worthwhile to password protect your neighbors, who can use the free internet and connect to the access point without any problems. Just remember that the security key must be of the order of 8 or more characters. Also in this section you can limit the number of users who can connect to the network. Once you have configured all the fields, click the "Save" button.
6. Now, without any problems, you can connect to a tablet that has become a wireless Internet access point. It is enough to run Wi-Fi on a smartphone, laptop or personal computer. In the list you will see a new network with the established name. We click on it, click "Connect" and enter the password (unless of course you set the security key).
7. If you did everything correctly, then most likely when connecting, a window will appear where you will need to choose a network location. There will be three points - home network, enterprise network and public network. Choose any.
8. Go to your browser and check the connection to the world wide web.
9. Everything is now through the tablet you set up wireless Internet access for another device.

By the way, on some models of tablet devices (asus, lenovo, samsung, etc.), the function of automatic shutdown of the access point after some time has been activated from the factory. For example, if the wireless network is not involved for 5-10 minutes, then the tablet stops working in modem mode. As a result, you have to reconfigure the device and connect to the new network. Therefore, in the “WLAN Access Point” section, find the “Auto Power Off” item. Then put the switch in the “always on” position.

Remember that when the tablet hands out Wi— Fi, then it discharges much faster. Therefore, it is advisable to minimize the brightness of the screen, turn off energy-intensive applications, or even put the device on charge.

Other ways to distribute the Internet through a tablet

There are other ways to ensure the distribution of the Internet from a tablet to a phone, PC or laptop. Not only by creating a Wi-Fi hotspot, but also using a USB cable. What needs to be done for this?

1. We connect the tablet to the Internet. It is possible through 3g or 4g, as well as Wi-Fi.
2. Then you need to connect the tablet to the computer or laptop via a USB cable.
3. The next step is to go to Settings. Then - “Wireless Networks” - “More” - “Modem Mode”. In fact, the same way as when setting up the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi. Only now, instead of the top line “Access Point”, we are interested in the line “USB modem”. Here you need to check or activate the switch.
4. Now a new connection will appear on the computer or laptop. To make it active, open a window network connections. Then right-click on the corresponding icon. Then, in the menu that appears, select “Enable”.
5. If you have a modern OS, then the system will install all the necessary drivers on its own. Otherwise, you have to go to the website of the tablet manufacturer and download the necessary software there.
6. Now you have activated the device as a USB modem. Through the appropriate cable, the tablet can distribute the Internet.

The connection speed with this method of connection is lower than with Wi-Fi distribution. However, much depends on the quality of the cable. Therefore, we recommend using a good cord. Preferably, the one that came with the tablet.

Move on. It is possible to connect the tablet as a Bluetooth modem. To do this, you need to do most of the points that we talked about above (via Wi-Fi and USB). We also go to the address “Settings” - “More” - “Modem Mode”. Only this time you need to put a mark in front of the "Bluetooth-modem."

Next, you need to pair the two devices. In addition, you must enable the detection function both on the tablet and on the receiving Internet device. We are waiting for the window “Bluetooth pairing request” to appear. It must be confirmed on the smartphone / PC / laptop, and on the source of the Internet connection (tablet).

After all of the above, we recommend that you start (most likely, you will have to download it in advance) BlueVPN program. This utility   helps create a faster and more reliable internet connection via bluetooth. If for some reason there is no connection, then in the "Devices and Printers" section, right-click on the tablet icon and then confirm the "Connect via" - "Access Point" item.

Keep in mind that Bluetooth has decent restrictions on the transmission speed. You should not wait for a comfortable web surfing. Not to mention watching movies online. Maximum, this speed is enough to perform "philistine" tasks - checking mail, communicating in instant messengers, etc.

A modern phone can perform a variety of functions, thereby replacing a large number of other devices. For example, a phone can replace a Wi-Fi access point. To do this, simply configure the distribution of Wi-Fi from the phone to other devices.

How to share Wi-Fi from an Android phone

In order for you to open android settings. This can be done by running the Settings application in the list of all installed applications. You can also open the settings using the top curtain or the desktop icon.

After opening the settings, go to the "Other networks" section. It should be noted that on your phone this section may have a slightly different name. If you cannot find this section, look through all the settings sections that are next to the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings.

Next, open the subsection called “Modem and Access Point”. Again, on your device, the name of this section may be slightly different. It can be called “Modem”, “Modem Mode”, “Connecting an Access Point” or simply “Access Point”.

After that, you must activate the “Portable Access Point” function. To do this, move the switch to the on position.

After activating the portable access point, you will see a pop-up window with a warning about turning off Wi-Fi. In this window, click on the "Yes" button.

This completes the setup, now your phone distributes wi-fi. You just have to look at the password for access to the Wi-Fi network created by your phone. To do this, open the "Portable Access Point" section.

After that, a window opens with information about the access point. Here you can see and change the name of the access point and password.

How to distribute wi-fi from an iOS phone

If you have an iPhone, then in order to configure the distribution of wi-fi, you need to enter the settings and open the section “Modem mode”. If this section is missing, then this may mean that the mobile Internet is not enabled or not configured on your phone.

In this section you need to activate the modem mode function. To do this, move the switch to the on position.

In the same settings section, you can see the password that you need to use to connect to Wi-Fi.

This completes the IPhone setup. Now you can connect to the created Wi-Fi network.

How to distribute Wi-Fi from a phone to Windows Phone 8

If you have an operating system based phone Windows phone, in order to distribute wi-fi you need to open the “Settings” application.

After that, you need to open the section "General Internet".

On this windows setup   Phone is completed. Wi-Fi network is working and you can connect to it.

Many people perceive Android devices only as a Wi-Fi network client, i.e. a device using a wireless network to access the Internet. But in fact, any Android device can be made active equipment, a mini-router (mini- because the number of clients is usually limited to 5), capable of “distributing” the Internet (if there is a 3G \\ 4G module on the Android device) or simply connecting the devices into a network. To do this, it is not necessary to install additional applications, you can do with built-in tools. In this article, I will step by step describe how to distribute over Wi-Fi Internet using an Android tablet or smartphone.

It is worth noting that the screenshots below will differ from what you see on your smartphone or tablet, but most of the steps are identical, therefore, having understood the essence, you can easily configure the distribution of the Internet on any Android gadget.

First of all, you need to insert a SIM card into your tablet / smartphone and set up the Internet (for Internet settings I recommend contacting your operator to provide you with the necessary settings). After the Internet works, you can begin to configure the distribution of it over Wi-Fi. To do this, press the button of the Main menu on the tablet / smartphone.

Find and press the button " Settings".

In the Wireless Networks field, click "More" - "Modem Mode".

Toggle the slider in the Wi-Fi hotspot field to " On".

Now when Wi-Fi distribution is enabled, you need to configure access to the created access point, for this, click " Access Point Setup".

Change, if you wish, the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), protection (I recommend leaving the one that will be specified by default WPA2PSK) and specify the password to connect to your Android device, I recommend using a complex password of at least 8 characters with capital letters , numbers and special characters (@ # $ &%). At the end, click " Save".

Now your device is distributing the Internet, then you need to connect to it, in this example I will connect from the laptop with operating system Windows 7. In the notification area, located in the right edge of the taskbar, find the Wi-Fi icon and click on it. A list of all visible Wi-Fi networks will appear, find the earlier created one, select it and click the " Connection".

After that, enter the password specified in the Android tablet / smartphone and click " OK".

After that, you will connect to your Android device. Now on your laptop you can access the Internet through your tablet / smartphone.