A mobile phone is a very convenient replacement for a USB modem when you are on the go and cannot use modems from mobile operators. It is extremely convenient to connect your mobile phone to a laptop or netbook to access the Internet.

You will need

• – phone with Android, iOS, WM or Symbian OS
• - SIM card with tariff plan
• – branded USB cable

Instructions

1. First, make sure that your phone runs on one of the operating systems: Android, iOS ( Apple iPhone), Symbian or Windows Phone. In addition, the phone must support a 3G/HSDPA connection to the Internet, and not just WAP and GPRS/EDGE.

2. In the main phone settings, find the “Network” item and “jumper” or use the “on/off” key. enable the phone to be used as a modem.

3. Later, in the same place, in the network settings, activate mobile internet, so that your phone can exchange data with the global network. The Internet network settings must be similar to the settings proposed by the operator. Use the APN access point, login and password that your mobile operator. Detailed information about connection parameters can be found on the official website of your mobile operator.

4. Now that the unit is ready, using a proprietary USB cable, connect the phone to the computer. If you are using a communicator on Android, in the PC connection settings, select the default connection type “Internet modem”. If the computer notifies you that the operating system has detected a new device and offers to download and/or install the modem driver, agree by pressing the “ button OK” or “I accept.”

5. The phone can notify you that the connection has begun with a special notification or a bar on the screen, like the Apple iPhone does. Also, near the clock in the tray on the computer screen, you will see an image in the form of one monitor with a socket ( Windows Vista/ 7) or 2 flashing monitors (Windows XP). This icon indicates that the Internet connection has been established, you can open the browser and start browsing the web.

Mobile phones are often used to view web pages or work with various Internet applications. In addition, these devices can perform the functions of a modem needed to connect a desktop or mobile computer to the Internet.

You will need

• PC Suite.

Instructions

1. Select the type of connection between your mobile phone and your computer. To connect your PC to the Internet, you can use either a USB cable or wireless channel Bluetooth. If you are using a cable connection, install a suitable one software.

2. Most mobile phone models can use the PC Suite application. Select version the specified program. Look for the name of the mobile device manufacturer.

3. Install PC Site. Restart your computer. Configure Internet access settings on your mobile phone. In this situation, it is better to take care of connecting to an unlimited tariff plan in advance.

4. After checking the likelihood of accessing the network from a mobile device, launch the PC Suite application. Connect your phone to your computer's USB port. Wait until mobile device will be determined operating system.

5. Now in the phone menu, select “Modem” or PC Suite. Wait for the equipment synchronization to complete. In the PC Suite program window, go to the “Internet Connection” item by clicking the button of the same name.

6. Fill out the form that appears. Enter the same parameters that you entered when setting up your mobile device. Wait for a message to appear indicating that the connection to the server was successfully established. Launch your internet browser. Make sure that the computer has access to the network.

7. If you are using a Bluetooth adapter to connect your phone to your computer, install drivers for this device. Launch the installed software and enable phone detection via Bluetooth. Search for available devices and connect to your mobile phone.

8. Click the “Connect to the Internet” button, Wait while the program performs the necessary procedures. Check the likelihood of opening web pages.

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Connecting a desktop computer and a laptop into one network can give you a lot of benefits - from quickly transferring files and creating home network, before playing network games with friends and relatives. In this article you will learn how to correctly connect a computer and laptop to the network.

You will need

• computer, laptop, power cord

Instructions

1. Make sure that your laptop and PC have installed and working network cards. To connect, use a power cord - twisted pair with crimped RJ-45 connectors in a “Cross-Over” pattern, which allows you to connect two computers, or make positive connectors yourself if you have a cable crimping tool.

2. Connect one connector to the PC network card connector, the second connector to the laptop connector.

3. In the bottom panel of the desktop you will see a network icon appear - two monitors. Click this icon and start setting up local network by clicking the "Properties" button.

4. Go to TCP\IP properties and disable the firewall in the security section (Advanced), and then uncheck the authentication requirement. In the Internet Protocol properties, specify IP 10.0.0.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Apply metamorphosis.

5. For a laptop, enter the IP address 10.0.0.20 and the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Apply the metamorphoses again, and after that go to the Internet protocol settings on the laptop and do the same steps there - set the protocol data, disable the firewall and authentication.

6. Reboot. Go to Start, select Control Panel and run the Network Setup Wizard. Under Connection Type, select Other. Next, select “This computer belongs to a network that does not have an Internet connection.” Click next and make a name for the computer under which it will appear on the network. Check the box next to “Enable file and printer sharing” and click “Next” again.

7. After the metamorphosis occurs, complete the Network Setup Wizard. Restart your computer, and then repeat all the steps to set up the network on your laptop. Later, your computers will be united into a global local network.

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Tip 4: How to connect a laptop to the Internet via a computer

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If your mobile memory phone has the quality to end, then everything is for you more often with a question No. 1 is mobile connection phone to a computer or laptop. Lots of photos taken with your camera phone, a lot of audio files received via bluetooth greatly reduce the amount of free space in your phone. This problem can be solved by copying unnecessary files to a laptop. Read on to learn how this can be done.

You will need

• Data cable (USB), free space on the laptop hard drive.

Instructions

1. When connecting a mobile phone To laptop you need to do the following: - turn on the mobile phone; - turn on the laptop; - connect the mobile phone to laptop via data cable. Turn on your phone and laptop. To pair these devices, use the data cable for your phone .

2. The data cable uses the USB data interface. USB (Universal Serial Bus) – universal serial bus. It serves to transmit or acquire some information. As usual, such a wire comes with the phone. Also in this kit there should be a disk with drivers, but not strictly (depending on the model phone).

3. When connected phone To laptop, the operating system issues a request to install new hardware. During installation, not only the flash drive of your phone, but also a modem, the one that serves to connect to the Internet. If your kit does not include a driver disc, go to the developer's website. If any problems occur, it is also recommended to contact the forum of the manufacturer of your phone or technical support.

4. When disconnecting the phone-laptop connection, do not forget to use the safe method of removing the device. You can use this function by clicking the device icon in the tray, next to the system clock.

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Mobile telephone has become an inseparable sign of every person. The likelihood of its use expands with the release of each new model - now it’s not primitive telephone, A multifunctional device. With its support, you can listen to music, watch videos, play games, go online and even work. Realize probabilities more fully telephone but it is allowed with the support of connecting it to a personal computer .

You will need

• DATA cable, infrared port, Bluetooth, USB extension cable, driver disks.

Instructions

1. After connecting your mobile telephone and computer, you will have new methods for realizing the probabilities of your telephone A. Today, the following types of connection are especially widespread: telephone a to computer. 1st: wired connection - using a DATA cable; 2nd – optical, infrared port; and the 3rd type of connection – radio connection, with the help of Bluetooth. You will also need software and a driver package for your model. telephone and the computer program itself.

2. Turn on your computer and telephone. Connect to USB port computer is one of the devices that you have available. It is better to connect the infrared port via a USB extension cable, so that the infrared port itself is on a flat surface, this is due to the thesis of the work of this device. The infrared port and Bluetooth may require the installation of additional drivers; install them from the disk included with the device.

3. Connect now telephone to the DATA cable connector, if you use it, or go to the menu telephone and turn on the infrared port or Bluetooth. When connecting with a DATA cable, detection telephone but it will happen mechanically. To identify telephone and with infrared support, the port telephone but you need to place it opposite the infrared port connected to computer, at a distance of 5-15 cm. To connect using special Bluetooth technology, you must activate the device detection function on telephone e or computer, when the device is detected, verify the connection.

4. As usual, after the connection is established, for full operation of the computer with telephone you need to install drivers on your computer to telephone and a program that will facilitate the use of functions telephone and from a computer, it is called PC Suite. This program and drivers are on the disk that came with the telephone ohm, it can also be purchased separately in specialized stores, but best option, this is downloaded from the Internet latest version, from the manufacturer's official website telephone oh, it's being distributed for free. Now you can upload to telephone favorite music or video, install games and applications, and copy from telephone and photographs and videos taken on the computer telephone ohm

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The most harmless and fastest method is a wired one (DATA cable). Data transmission with the support of an infrared port is the least fast and requires strict orientation of devices. Bluetooth is the least harmless, because the transmission occurs over a radio channel and can be intercepted, however, this is a particularly modern type of connection, providing sufficient speed and freedom of movement of devices within a radius of 10-20 meters .

Useful advice
With Bluetooth support, you can connect not only your phone to your computer; there are many devices that support this data transfer protocol.

The gprs-wap profile is very convenient for solving various problems. With its support, you can view wap pages in a mobile browser phone, i.e. go to wap sites. From such sites it is convenient to download various pictures, games, ringtones, etc. to your phone. The main drawback is the rather expensive cost of traffic, and this, you see, is a significant argument. If you have a current phone that supports mp3, wave, mmf + voice formats, then it’s best to connect the gprs-internet profile.

Instructions

1. If desired, you can always order settings from the operator mobile communications. To do this, just dial the support service number and order the settings for the profile you need. After some time, a notification arrives on your phone that the profile settings have been received. You’ll save them and get a customized gprs-internet profile on your phone easily and without hassle.

2. But there are situations when Internet was required unexpectedly, and you don’t remember the support service number by heart. And even if you suddenly remember, it often happens that all the operators are busy, you have to wait. Not only time is consumed, but also charge phone. What to do then? You'll have to install everything independently required settings gprs, let's take a phone as an example Sony Ericsson with the telecom operator Beeline. So, let's start step by step instructions account settings:

3. Select an “access point” - write down internet.beeline.ru. In the user name, specify beeline.

4. In the “password” section, write beeline, select “password request”, check the “disabled” checkbox.

5. In the “allow calls” section – select the result “at your discretion”

6. Now go to the “IP address”, “DNS address” section - you don’t enter anything here, it is assigned mechanically.

7. Authentication – has no special meaning, but if there is no connection phone To Internet y, then check the settings here. If you do everything positively, following all the steps step by step, then the gprs-internet profile will be connected on your mobile phone. Account set up, go to Internet and download any information that interests you.

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Modern SIM cards now contain all the necessary mobile settings. Internet, which are suitable for most phones. When you insert a SIM card into your iPhone, you will be amazed that this high-tech device does not accept mechanical settings and requires you to enter them manually.

Instructions

1. To set the settings Internet on your iPhone, go to Settings - General - Network - Cellular network data transfer", and in the menu that opens, enter the details of your mobile operator.

2. If you use the services cellular communication“Beeline”, then enter internet.beeline.ru in the APN field, and enter beeline in the Login and Pass fields.

3. If you use MTS cellular services, then enter internet.mts.ru in the APN field, and leave the Login and Pass fields empty.

4. If you use MegaFon cellular services, then enter internet in the APN field, and gdata in the Login and Pass fields. As an alternative, you can try leaving the Login and Pass fields blank.

5. If you use MegaFon's Light series tariffs, then enter ltmsk in the APN field, and gdata in the Login and Pass fields.

6. If you use MTS Kuban cellular services, then enter internet.kuban in the APN field, and leave the Login and Pass fields empty.

7. If you use Beeline Kazakhstan cellular communication services, then enter internet.beeline.kz in the APN field, and enter beeline in the Login and Pass fields.

8. If you use Life cellular services, then enter internet in the APN field, and leave the Login and Pass fields blank.

9. If you use Kyivstar cellular communication services, then enter kyivstar.net in the APN field, enter igprs in the Login field, and enter internet in the Pass field.

10. If you use UMC cellular services, then enter http://www.umc.ua in the APN field, and leave the Login and Pass fields empty.

11. If you use cellular communication services “SMARTS Shupashkar GSM”, then enter internet.smarts.ru in the APN field, and enter smarts in the Login and Pass fields.

12. If you use SMARTS Penza GSM cellular communication services, then enter internet.smarts.ru in the APN field, and enter wap in the Login and Pass fields.

13. If you use Tele2 Latvia cellular services, then enter internet.tele2.lv in the APN field, and leave the Login and Pass fields empty.

14. If you use LMT Latvia cellular communication services, then enter internet.lmt.lv in the APN field, and leave the Login and Pass fields empty.

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After saving your settings, don't forget to restart your iPhone!

Connection steps Internet depends on what type of connection your ISP provides you and your computer settings. Home networks that unite hundreds of thousands of users for broadband Internet access are a connection method that is especially famous in Russia. The connection procedure using this method is simple and will not take much time.

You will need

• Computer running Windows Vista operating system

Instructions

1. Go to the “Control Panel” and launch the “Network and Internet” applet, or from the “Start” menu, select Network in the “Category Panel”. A window called “Network and Sharing Center” will open.

2. On the left side of this window, select the “Set up a connection or network” link. The Connection Wizard window will open. This feature in Windows Vista controls all connections through which the computer can be connected to the Internet.

3. In the wizard window, you should choose the connection option that is available in your conditions. When connected Internet through wireless network in the office or at home, left-click on the item “Setting up a wireless router and access points.” By connecting to a workstation, access to the VPN network is configured. This type of connection is offered by many providers that provide Internet via cable connection.

4. In the next window, set the switch to the “No, create new” location. To the question “How to connect?” select "Use my connection (VPN)". When prompted by the system to set up the connection, before continuing, select “Delay setup...”.

5. In the next 2 windows you will need to carefully enter the information that was provided by your provider in the concluded contract. In the first window you enter the provider’s address and click “Next”, and in the second - your username and password. Check the box below “Remember” given password", so that you don’t have to enter it every time you connect. Finally, click the “Done” button, and then “Close”.

6. Now all that remains is to open the “Network Connections” window by clicking the “Manage” link network connections" On the newly made connection, call context menu right-click and select “Connect”.

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Tip 11: How to connect the Internet to a computer via cable

If you have several computers or laptops at home, then the smartest thing to do is to combine all these devices into a local network. Of course, in this case there is a desire to provide computers with access to Internet .

You will need

• network card, network hub (when connecting 3 or more PCs).

Instructions

1. Let's look at a situation where you have three computers. It is, of course, permissible to conclude three agreements with the provider for the provision of Internet access services. Everything is quick and easy, but there is a major drawback - not everyone wants to pay for three accounts.

2. Let's look at examples of creating a local network with access to Internet on your own. In this situation, we will need either a router or a network hub. Option 2 is cheaper, but it is relatively inconvenient. The fact is that when computers are connected to a network hub, they will receive synchronous access to the Internet only under one condition: one of them must act as a server.

3. Let's focus on this option. Select the computer that will distribute the Internet connection channel. Install an additional network adapter into it. Connect this device to a network hub. Note: if the local network includes only two computers, then a network hub will not be needed at all.

4. Connect cable Internet to the server computer. Set up a connection to the provider's server. Open the properties of this connection and go to the "Access" item. Activate the option “Allow other network users to connect to Internet of this computer" The second network card will mechanically receive a static (continuous) IP address of 192.168.0.1.

5. Connect the 2nd computer to the first using a network cable. Open Settings Settings network adapter on the second PC. Go to TCP/IP protocol properties. Activate the “Use further IP address” item and specify its value equal to 192.168.0.2. In the third and fourth fields this menu Enter the IP address of the server computer.

6. Please note a further nuance: if you need to connect several PCs to the server, then use a network hub.

Modern mobile phones offer a wide range of opportunities for interesting leisure activities. You can either share the content you need for this with friends or download it from the network. But a particularly convenient and cheap way to fill your phone with content is to synchronize with a computer.

Instructions

1. As usual, you can find everything you need to connect your phone to a computer, namely, a data cable and a disk with drivers, in the package of the cell phone. If this is not the case, you can always purchase a data cable at a cellular store or order it online. If your phone is no longer produced and, as a result, it is difficult to find a data cable and drivers specifically for it, use a data cable from a different phone model. The main thing is that the connector on the wire matches your connector on the phone. You can download drivers from the Internet.

2. Download drivers and software from the network. To do this, study technical documentation and find the official website of your phone manufacturer. Use the site map or search the site to find the section from which you can download drivers and synchronization software. If your model is missing, download the necessary software from sites dedicated to the manufacturer of your unit, such as samsung-fun.ru and allnokia.com. On the same sites you will be able to find a huge amount of content that you can download to your phone.

3. Install the downloaded programs and drivers on your computer. In order for the computer to recognize the new device, which is your phone, you must first install the software and then connect your cell phone. If both the program and the drivers are presented in one file, run and install it. If the program is represented by one file and the drivers by another, install the software, and then connect the phone to the computer. When prompted to add a new device, you will be prompted to insert the driver CD or provide the path to the drivers. Specify the path to the drivers, then click “OK”. Make sure that the software “sees” the phone; otherwise, reinstall the drivers.

A laptop is a comfortable assistant and partner of a modern person. It is less portable than a phone or tablet, but allows you to use the same operating systems as on desktop computers. The design and arrangement of the laptop components made it possible to place them in an extremely limited volume.

Instructions

1. The heart of the laptop is the motherboard. It is very different from the one used in a desktop computer, but it contains the same components: processor, chipset, RAM, ROM with BIOS, real-time clock with battery, etc. In most cases, the processor is located in a socket, just like on the motherboard of an ordinary computer . But the fan on it is of a special design. It blows air over the heatsink, which is not located directly on the processor, but on a sealed hollow copper tube filled with coolant. The other end of this tube is connected to a polished plate, pressed through thermal paste or thermal pad to the processor. Branches from the tube lead to similar plates of other sizes, pressed against the chipset and video card. This cooling system is very flat, which is what is required in a laptop.

2. The video card is also strange. It is not located perpendicular to the motherboard, but parallel to it. Instead of slots for its connection, connectors are used. And the connector for connecting an external monitor is not on the video card, but on the motherboard. RAM modules, which have a cover for access, differ from those used in desktop computers by approximately half the length. They are called SO-DIMM. Occasionally, one of these modules is located under the keyboard, which in this case can be easily removed. In a netbook, part of the memory can be soldered into the motherboard.

3. Rough disk and DVD drive located on removable slides. Through adapters they are connected to connectors on the motherboard. The design of these nodes is chosen such that they consume relatively low current and easily fit into the laptop case. Their supply voltage was also chosen to be low. If in desktop computers both nodes are powered by two voltages (5 and 12 V), then in a laptop they are powered by only one (5 V). Netbooks are also used solid state drives, sometimes non-removable. And if a rough drive of a dilapidated type that is not on sale in a laptop fails, the machine can also be booted from a flash drive.

4. The battery is connected to the motherboard through a connector with contacts of a significant cross-section. The charge controller mechanically starts and stops charging, switches the laptop from external to internal power and back. If in a desktop computer the built-in power supply generates all the necessary voltages directly from the network, then in a laptop this reformation occurs in two stages. The external power supply produces one voltage, which, depending on the type of computer, ranges from 12 (in netbooks) to 19 V. The remaining necessary voltages are generated from the voltage of the power supply or battery by converters located on the motherboard. The power supply units do not have fans.

5. The keyboard and touchpad are connected to the motherboard using cables. There is no controller in the keyboard; it is located on the motherboard. The touchpad has it, just like a regular mouse. The screen is connected through a connector by a bundle of thin wires placed in a metallized fabric, combined with the overall laptop wire. The built-in speakers, as well as the bar with control buttons and LEDs, are connected using ordinary wires or also cables. The auxiliary tiny slots contain Bluetooth, WiFi, and occasionally GPS (GLONASS) modules. Antennas are connected to them through even smaller coaxial connectors. On the sides motherboard connectors for connecting to the outside are located external devices, volume control, Bluetooth and WiFi switches.

6. Laptop components are extremely fragile due to miniaturization. It only takes one look at them to understand why a portable computer requires careful handling. But if any of these nodes fails, there is no need to be upset. It is true that changing them is more difficult than on a desktop computer, but it is also acceptable.

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Tip 14: What to do if the Internet via modem does not work

Wireless Internet operating via a modem differs from its wired counterpart in its unstable speed, and the quality of communication directly depends on the congestion of the provider’s network and even on weather conditions.

What is a modem

Before choosing a modem to access the Internet, it is important to understand what kind of device it is and how it works. A modem is a device that provides communication with an Internet access provider (provider) by converting an analog signal into a digital signal, which is received by the computer. A particularly stable connection is provided by similar devices connected to cable telephone communications. The tiny modems from mobile phone providers aren't exactly great, but they still have a reputation over their wired counterparts because they can be used anywhere.

The main causes of problems with the modem

Incorrect connection of the device is a reason that is rare, but still occurs. When installing the program on a computer, the user may perform incorrect actions, and the modem will not connect easily. If you previously connected to the Internet with modem support and suddenly it began to turn off or the reception and transmission speed disappeared, then the reason may be zero or close to zero balance on the device's SIM card. It’s easier for everyone to deal with such a problem - you need to make a payment to the account. When a device is connected positively, there is money in its account, but it does not work, then the culprits may be a metamorphosis of the network signal or its absence, weather data or problems with the computer. In such cases, the help of an expert is needed, only for those users who do not have sufficient skills to fix serious problems.

How to determine the reason for the lack of communication

Calling a technician to your home is an expensive pleasure, so many modem users choose to fix the situation and solve the problem independently. Experts recommend this procedure. First of all, you need to check the connection between the modem and the computer. If the program is displayed, but there is no connection to the network, then check the signal level, the one that shows the antenna-shaped icon in the modem program window. The next step is to check the balance on the device’s SIM card. If everything is in order with the listed parameters, you need to contact the technical expert of your Internet provider. His telephone number must be indicated on the accompanying documents or in the instructions for using the modem. Loud, as usual, free of charge, therefore there is no need to rush, you can calmly explain what kind of problems the user encountered when accessing the Internet. A technical expert will help you change the settings, if necessary, or submit a request to an engineer to carry out repair work at the base station.

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Remember that mobile operators set a large price for the cost of 1 megabyte of received and transmitted data, and unlimited tariffs often limited by the speed and volume of traffic.

A laptop often helps us out when we need to work or have fun outside the home or office. At the same time, sometimes it becomes necessary to connect it to the Internet in places where there is no Wi-Fi. To always stay connected, read our instructions and find out how to connect your laptop to the Internet via your phone.

Of course, the easiest option to connect a laptop to the Internet is to purchase a portable 3G or 4G modem. But in addition to the cost of the modem itself, you will have to pay a monthly subscription fee.

If you are not comfortable with extra expenses and your mobile phone is always at hand, then it is better to connect the Internet through it. Let's look at how this can be done on the most popular mobile platforms.

Internet distribution via Android phone

1. Go to “ Menu -> “Settings”

2.In the section " Wireless connections and networks", Click "More".

3.Select “ Modem mode and access point”

4.Turn on “ Dot Wi-Fi access ”

5.B “ Wi-Fi access point settings” set the network name and password (if necessary).

Internet distribution via phone on Windows Phone

You can also connect your laptop to the Internet from a Windows Phone. The steps are simple:

1.Go to the settings and in the “data transfer” section, select the “enabled” mode. A corresponding notification should appear.

2. Select the item “General Internet" (turn it on using the slider)

3.In the next window, set the network name and password

4.Click "done".

Now, in order to connect the Internet on a laptop via cell phone, you will need to go to “ Wireless connections” and connect to the network created by the phone.

As you can see, everything is very fast and simple! All that remains is to take care of the appropriate tariff from your operator so that Internet costs do not empty your pocket.

If you still have questions, ask them in the comments.

USB cable

First turn on your phone and laptop, then connect the phone to the cable, and connect the cable to the USB port on the laptop. The cable itself usually comes with the phone and a disk with drivers and a program for controlling the mobile phone from a computer. But it depends on the model.

Once connected, Windows will open the Add Hardware Wizard. During the process, the operating system will “see” your phone’s flash drive, as well as the modem if you have a smartphone. The program for working with your phone via a computer depends on the brand of your mobile phone, for example, for Nokia it is Nokia Suite. In addition to transferring photos, music and video files, you can access the Internet this way.

Bluetooth

Connecting your phone to a laptop via Bluetooth is done like this: turn on Blue Tooth on your phone and run the program for working with Bluetooth on your laptop. If you do not find one on it, then go to the website of your computer manufacturer.

In this program, turn on the search for new devices and when you find your mobile device, connect to it. You may be asked to create and enter a code on your phone and laptop to create a connection. Via Bluetooth you can also surf the World Wide Web.

WiFi

This method of connecting your phone to a laptop via Wi-Fi under Windows control 7, but also suitable for XP. So, we follow the path: “Start/Control Panel/Network and Internet/Network and Sharing Center/Manage Wireless Networks/Change adapter settings/Add button.” In the new window, select “Create a computer-to-computer network” and click “Next”. Set any “network name”, set “WEP” in the security type, enter the password, check the “Save settings for this network” checkbox and click “Next”.

Again, go to “Change adapter settings”, on the connection we created, right-click the menu and click “Properties”, where in the “Access” tab we check “Allow other users to use the Internet connection of this computer”, click “OK”. In this folder select "Wireless" network connection" and go to its properties, where we open the "Properties" of "Internet Protocol version 4" and enter the following: an IP address not used by other connections, a subnet mask, usually 255.255.255.0, then the default gateway, which is displayed in the properties of the "Internet Protocol version 4", the preferred DNS server, look in the same place, but do not fill in the alternative DNS server. Connect to this network. Now your laptop has become a Wi-Fi access point. On your phone, connect to this connection by entering the password.

Instructions for setting up devices with different operating systems as a USB modem.

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Modern mobile phones have many uses and serve people not only as a means of communication, but also as a video camera, mp3 player, hard drive, TV, game console and even as a full-fledged computer.

However, most people still do not know that, in addition to all of the above, a mobile phone can replace a portable modem, which can be connected to a desktop computer or laptop and access the Internet.
This function is indispensable on long trips, when there is no way to connect to Wi-Fi, and you forgot your USB modem at home or don’t use it at all. How to connect a laptop to the Internet using a mobile phone? We will tell you in this article

Connecting a laptop to the Internet via phone

What should you know before connecting?

• First and foremost important condition What you should know is that the phone must have one of the operating systems installed: Android, iOS or Windows Phone. The device must also support data transfer via 3G/HSDPA. Otherwise, the computer will not recognize the device as a modem and will not gain access to the network.
• It is equally important to remember that the speed of connecting to the Internet via a mobile phone will be several times lower than when connecting via a full-fledged USB modem. Be prepared for slow page loading times and frequent connection dropouts
• Also, do not forget that cellular operators charge quite high prices for 1 MB of transmitted and received data, and unlimited tariffs are very limited in terms of traffic. For mobile devices, these prices are quite acceptable, but using mobile Internet on a computer can hit your pocket hard
• The fact is that Internet pages load all the content on them from the computer. Including advertising and automatically playing flash videos, which are very heavy and will destroy your traffic in a couple of minutes
• It is recommended to use this connection method only if it is not possible to use any other type of connection. It is suitable for you only for viewing mail and text pages. If you want to listen to music, watch videos and movies, you should get a USB modem, which can be purchased from any cellular operator

Setting up the device for Android based as a modem

Setting up an Android device for a modem

• Before connecting your phone to the computer, you need to set the necessary settings on it so that it switches to modem mode
• On Android devices you need to go to “ More", which can be found in the main settings menu in the section " Wireless networks" Next, go to the “ Modem mode»
• In the window that appears, you need to go to “ Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot"and make sure that the point created there corresponds to all the settings that the operator provided you
• If all settings are correct, activate mobile Internet on your device and connect it to your computer using USB cable. After connecting, the computer will recognize the device and offer to install the necessary drivers for it. We accept the offer, wait for the Internet connection icon to appear on the bottom panel, open the browser and use the World Wide Web

Setting up an iOS device as a modem

Setting up an iOS device for a modem

• On devices with operating system iOS system The connection procedure is similar to the previous one, except that the item “ Modem mode" is located immediately in the main settings menu
• If such an item is not displayed in the menu, this tells us that the mobile Internet on the device is inactive or completely absent. Turn on mobile internet and check the settings menu again. If " Modem mode" does not appear, try restarting the device
• After all the settings on the mobile device are set, connect it to the computer via USB cable and wait for the computer to recognize the device. If a prompt pops up to install the necessary drivers, click “ OK", wait for the installation to complete, open the browser and go online

Setting up the device for Windows based Phone as a modem

Setting up a Windows Phone device for a modem

• On devices with operating system Windows system Phone settings are set in the " Shared Internet ", which is located in the main settings menu
• Check that the entered data is correct and activate the modem mode using the switch, then make sure that the mobile Internet on the device is active
• Next, connect the device to the computer in the same way via USB cable, install the necessary drivers if your computer requires it, open any browser and use the Internet for your pleasure

IMPORTANT: In some cases, the computer may not automatically recognize the device as a modem. Most often, this problem occurs on devices with the iOS operating system.

To solve it you need to do the following:

• On your desktop, right-click on the shortcut " My computer", select " Properties", then " device Manager»
• In the window that opens, expand the section “ Personal devices" and find the device called " Apple iPhone"or something similar
• Next, you should update the drivers on it manually and restart the computer. After rebooting the problem should be resolved

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Hello friends! I recently wrote an article in which I talked about . But as it turned out, the method I wrote about in that article is not suitable for connecting mobile devices such as phones, smartphones, tablets, etc.

And if you consider the fact that a lot of people want to configure their laptop to Wi-Fi distribution and connect a mobile device to it, then I decided to correct the situation. This article can be considered a continuation of the previous article.

In order to make the laptop turn into a router and connect a mobile device to it, we will use the VirtualRouter Plus program. It's small simple program, which is very easy to set up, which is what we will do now.

If you don’t understand what we’re going to do now and haven’t read the article linked above, then I’ll quickly explain.

Let's say you have a laptop and some other mobile devices that have Wi-Fi. And your Internet is connected, say, via cable and only to your laptop. Wi-Fi router No. Do you want to connect your phone or tablet to the Internet? So, we will make the laptop take the Internet via cable (or in another way, for example via a USB modem. Just not via Wi-Fi) and distribute it via Wi-Fi. The laptop will be the access point.

There are several ways to set up distribution. You can use special programs, such as VirtualRouter Plus, Connectify Hotspot, or through command line. I really liked the free VirtualRouter Plus program, so I’ll show you how to set it up. With her help, everything worked out the first time.

What do we need?

We will need a laptop (netbook, desktop computer with adapter) which has Wi-Fi. Internet that connects using network cable, or USB modem. VirtualRouter Plus program (I'll give you a link later) and the device that we will connect to the Internet (phone, tablet, etc.).

Is everything there? Then let's start :).

Setting up Wi-Fi distribution from a laptop

Let me remind you once again that the laptop must be connected to the Internet using a cable, and not via a wireless network. Something like this:

And the connection status should be like this:

If everything is connected, we can continue.

Setting up the VirtualRouter Plus program

First download VirtualRouter Plus you can download version 2.1.0 (on which I configured) via the link, or . Links have been verified.

Download the archive and extract it to a folder. Run the file in the folder VirtualRouterPlus.exe.

A window will open in which we need to fill in only three fields.

Network Name (SSID)– in this field, write a name for your wireless network.

Password- password. The password that will be used to connect to your network. Specify a minimum of 8 characters, in English.

Well, on the contrary Shared Connection select the connection from which the Internet will be distributed. My Internet connection is via cable, so I left “Local Area Connection” as is.

That's it, press the button. Start Virtual Router Plus.

All windows will become inactive and the Stop Virtual Router Plus button will appear (you can use it to turn off virtual Wi-Fi). You can minimize programs and it will hide in the notification panel (bottom, right).

Connecting the device to Wi-Fi

Now take your phone, tablet, or whatever you want to connect (I have, for example, an HTC Android phone), turn on Wi-Fi on it and look for an available network in the list with the name that we set in the Virtual Router Plus program.

I have this network:

Click on this network, enter the password (which we specified when setting up the program) and press Connect. It should look something like this:

You can already try to access sites from your phone (or other device), which receives the Internet via Wi-Fi from a laptop. But the connection is there, but the Internet may not work. This is true:). Just some more tweaking to do.

The device connects to Wi-Fi, but the Internet does not work

Return to your laptop, open the program in which we configured the distribution and press the button Stop Virtual Router Plus. Then right click on the connection status and select Network and Sharing Center.

On the left select Changing adapter settings. Right click on the adapter Local network connection and select Properties. Go to the tab Access.

Check the boxes like I have in the screenshot below. In the field Connecting your home network you need to select an adapter. Everything works fine for me when installed Wireless network connection 3 (You may also have a Wireless network connection 2, or another). Experiment.

Then in the Virtual Router Plus program we launch our network again. The phone should now connect automatically. The Internet should already be working. Everything worked for me, the sites opened!

Converting a laptop into a router was successful :).

Advice! You can add the Virtual Router Plus program to startup so as not to constantly launch it manually. I wrote about how to do this in the article.

Afterword

Of course, if possible, I would advise buying a router. Even some simple, inexpensive model, for example, will do an excellent job of distributing Wi-Fi to several devices. And you won’t have to torture your laptop :). In addition, the laptop itself will be able to connect via a wireless network, and not distribute it.

But this method is also good. You can quickly set up a wireless network, even without a router.

If you have any problems, leave questions in the comments, or even better, on our forum. We'll figure it out. Best wishes!

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How to configure a laptop to distribute Wi-Fi and connect a mobile device to it? Setting up VirtualRouter Plus updated: February 7, 2018 by: admin