How to distribute mobile Internet from a smartphone via Wi-Fi? We set up an access point (Wi-Fi router) on a phone with Android OS. How to enable WiFi on a Lenovo laptop and set up distribution? Setting up a connection using additional programs

Every tablet owner has 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 possible. Moreover, such a procedure will not seem complicated to a skilled user. However, it will be useful for everyone to know a few nuances. Therefore, we will tell you in as much detail as possible about how to distribute the Internet from a tablet.

The first step is to make a wireless access point from your tablet. Then it will be possible to connect other devices to it, which will then be able to access the Internet. How to do it? Let's look at everything point by point:

1. You will need the tablet itself, equipped with a SIM card. In addition, the device must contain a configured connection to the mobile Internet (3g, 4g) through any telecom operator (MTS, Beeline, Yota, Megafon, etc.) If the tablet is simply connected to another Wi-Fi point, then make it a gadget access point will be quite difficult.
2. Then you need to go to settings. In the “Wireless Networks” section, click on the “More” button. On most versions of Android it is located just below the “Wi-Fi”, “Bluetooth”, “Traffic Management” items. 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, you need to select “Modem Mode”.
4. Tap Hotspot. 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 you 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 communication.
5. Now you need to go to “Access Point Settings”. Here you can change the name of the network to make it easier to find it from a computer, smartphone or other device that has a Wi-Fi module. Next, it is advisable to set a password. You will enter it when connecting to the tablet, which has now, in fact, become a wireless router. You don't have to set a password. It is enough to select “no” in the “Security” window. However, if you plan to use your tablet computer as a modem for a long time, then you should protect your password from your neighbors, who can take advantage of the free Internet and connect to the access point without any problems. Just remember that the security key must be about 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 you can easily connect to your tablet, which now functions as a wireless Internet access point. All you need to do is run Wi-Fi on your smartphone, laptop or personal computer. In the list you will see a new network with a set name. Click on it, click “Connect” and enter the password (if, of course, you set a security key).
7. If you did everything correctly, then most likely, when you connect, a window will appear where you will need to select a network location. There will be three points - a home network, an enterprise network and a public network. Choose any one.
8. Go to your browser and check your connection to the World Wide Web.
9. Now you have configured wireless Internet access for another device through your tablet.

By the way, on some models of tablet devices (Asus, Lenovo, Samsung, etc.) the function of auto-turning off the access point after some time is activated from the factory. For example, if the wireless network is not used for 5-10 minutes, the tablet stops working in modem mode. As a result, you have to reconfigure the device and connect to a new network. Therefore, in the “WLAN Access Point” section, find the “Auto-shutdown” item. Then set the switch to the "always on" position.

Remember that when the tablet distributes Wi– Fi, then it discharges much faster. Therefore, it is advisable to reduce the screen brightness to a minimum, disable energy-consuming applications, or even put the device on charge.

Other ways to distribute the Internet via a tablet

You can distribute the Internet from a tablet to a phone, PC or laptop in other ways. Not only by creating a Wi-Fi point, but also via a USB cable. What needs to be done for this?

1. We connect the tablet to the Internet. It is possible via 3g or 4g, as well as via Wi-Fi.
2. Then you will need either a laptop via a USB cable.
3. The next step is to go to “Settings”. Then - “Wireless networks” - “More” - “Modem mode”. Essentially the same path as when setting up Internet distribution 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 a box or activate a switch.
4. Now a new connection will appear on your computer or laptop. To make it active, open the Network Connections window. Then right-click on the corresponding icon. Then select “Enable” in the menu that appears.
5. If you have a modern OS, then the system will install all the necessary drivers on its own. Otherwise, you will have to go to the tablet manufacturer’s website and download the necessary software there.
6. You have now activated the device as a USB modem. Through the appropriate cable, the tablet can distribute the Internet.

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

Go ahead. 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 “Settings” – “More” – “Modem mode”. Only this time you need to check the box next to “Bluetooth modem”.

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

After all of the above, we recommend running (most likely, you will have to download it in advance) the BlueVPN program. This utility helps create faster and more reliable Internet transmission 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.

However, remember that Bluetooth has decent transmission speed limits. You shouldn't expect comfortable web surfing. Not to mention watching movies online. At most, this speed is enough to perform “everyman” tasks - checking email, communicating in instant messengers, etc.

You can easily connect your phone, tablet or other device to the high-speed Internet connected to your home through a Wi-Fi router (router). However, such a device is not always at hand (for example, you went to the country, taking a laptop and a wireless USB modem with you). In such cases, you can use the Internet on a mobile gadget through a laptop computer, assigning the functions of a router to it. Let's look at how to make a laptop a Wifi access point.

Methods for creating a wireless access point

Any modern laptop is equipped with a wireless adapter that can be used as a Wi-Fi router. To do this, you need to create a kind of virtual bridge connecting network equipment (Wi-Fi adapter and network card).

To obtain such routing, you can use the following tools:

• using standard Windows OS tools (the graphical application “Network Center ...”, the command line or a bat file);
• additional software.

Whatever method is chosen, the following conditions must be met:

Creating a Wireless Access Point Using the Windows Menu

The easiest way to create a virtual router is to use the “Network Center...” function built into the OS. To do this you need:

After a virtual router has been created, in order to successfully use the Internet through it, you may additionally need to enable public access. This is done as follows:

After all the steps have been completed, turn on Wi-Fi on the mobile gadget and start searching for available networks. In the drop-down list, select the name of the network that was specified when creating the virtual Wi-Fi router, and indicate the specified key.

Creating Wi-Fi access via the command line

To connect your phone to the Internet via a laptop, that is, using a virtual router, you can also use the command line. This procedure may seem complicated to an inexperienced user, however, by strictly following the instructions, you will be able to turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot in just a few minutes.

To start distributing wifi from your laptop to your phone, you need to:

To distribute the Internet via a laptop computer to a phone or other device, you need to enable shared access to the newly created Wi-Fi point. To do this, go to the “Network Connections” section and call up the properties of the network through which the Internet is connected to the laptop. After that, in the “Advanced” tab, check the box next to the corresponding item, and in the drop-down list, select the name of the created virtual router.

Using a bat file

Creating a Wi-Fi access point via the command line is inconvenient because every time you turn off the PC you need to re-enter all the commands. Therefore, this method of turning a laptop computer into a router can only be used for a one-time Internet connection to a phone.

The execution of the above commands can be fully automated. To do this, you need to write a small script in a standard Windows text editor, and then save the document on your laptop desktop under any name in .bat format. To start distributing Wi-Fi using a virtual router to your phone, you just need to run this document with administrator rights. An example of a script is shown in the figure, where YourSSID and YourPassword are the name of the wireless connection and the access key to it.

Creating a virtual router using additional software

If none of the above methods helped activate Internet distribution on your phone, you can try creating a virtual Wi-Fi router using special software. There are quite a lot of similar utilities on the Internet, but among them the most convenient are:

• MyPublicWiFi;
• Connectify.

Wi-Fi distribution using MyPublicWiFi

This application is absolutely free and has a user-friendly interface, although in a foreign language. With it, you can make a Wi-Fi access point in just a few clicks:

Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot using Connectify

The MyPublicWiFi utility may experience problems if the Internet is connected to the laptop not via a cable, but via a USB modem. In this case, it is better to use the Connectify application. There is a paid and free version of this program. For periodic use, the second option is sufficient. To enable Wi-Fi distribution from a PC to a phone using Connectify, you must:

Possible difficulties when creating a Wi-Fi access point

When creating a new Wi-Fi access point, users often encounter minor difficulties. The table shows the most common problems that can prevent you from distributing the Internet from a laptop, and possible solutions to solve them.

Many people perceive Android devices only as a Wi-Fi network client, i.e. a device that uses a wireless network to access the Internet. But in fact, any Android device can be made into 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 combining devices into a network. To do this, it is not at all necessary to install additional applications; you can get by with the built-in tools. In this article, I will describe step by step how to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi 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, so once you get the gist, you can easily set up Internet distribution on any Android gadget.

First of all, you need to insert a SIM card into your tablet/smartphone and set up the Internet (to set up the Internet, I recommend contacting your operator so that they can provide you with the necessary settings). After the Internet is working, you can start setting up its distribution via Wi-Fi. To do this, press the Main Menu button on your tablet/smartphone.

Find and press the button " Settings".

In the Wireless networks field, click "More" - "Modem mode".

Switch the slider in the Wi-Fi access point field to " On".

Now that Wi-Fi distribution is enabled, you need to configure access to the created access point, to do this, click " Setting up an access point".

If you wish, change the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), security (I recommend leaving the default WPA2PSK) and specify a password for connecting to your Android device, I recommend using a complex password consisting of at least 8 characters with capital letters , numbers and special characters (@#$&%). At the end, click " Save".

Now your device distributes the Internet, next you need to connect to it, in this example I will connect from a laptop with the Windows 7 operating system. In the notification area, located on 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 previously created one, select it and press the " button Connection".

Today, most devices have access to the Internet, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers and even TVs. Many people have high-speed Internet at home and a Wi-Fi router that can distribute the Internet to all devices in the house. But what to do if the router is broken or you are not at home and you urgently need the Internet? It's easy! If you have an Android smartphone or tablet with Internet access at hand. Setting up an access point is very simple.

What is an access point

Before turning your smartphone into a router, let's figure out what a Wi-Fi access point is.

A Wi-Fi access point, also called a wireless access point, is a device that acts as a router, which is used to create a wireless Wi-Fi network. In other words, having a Wi-Fi access point, we have the ability to connect to the Internet.

What is necessary

You should know that to distribute Wi-Fi from an Android device, you need a smartphone or tablet running on the Android operating system. In turn, it must have two network standards, such as a 3G (GSM) or 4G (LTE) interface and a Wi-Fi modulator. Today, almost any smartphone or tablet has the necessary components. But you should know that not every smartphone or tablet may be suitable. There are phones without a Wi-Fi modulator and tablets without a 3G (GSM) or 4G (LTE) interface. Therefore, before you start creating an access point, make sure that your phone is technically suitable.

How to set up a Wi-Fi access point on Android and distribute the Internet

After we have made sure that our Android device meets the technical parameters and has Internet access, we will proceed to create an access point. In this article, we will take the Lenovo A536 smartphone as an example.

1. In the smartphone menu, open “Settings”:
2. In the “Wireless Networks” menu, select “More”:
3. Here we select “Mobile Internet Distribution”:
4. In the window that appears, you need to move the “WLAN access point” slider to the right:
5. We will see that our access point has become active, and the slider has moved to the right. Next, we will need to set the basic parameters for our access point. To do this, select “WLAN access point”:
6. In another window we will see the basic settings of the access point. For further configuration, select “Setting up a WLAN access point”:
7. Here parameters such as network name, security, and password are set. After assigning a username and password, click “Save”:

Please note that the password 87654321 in this article is given as an example. You can set any password. And you should know that the password length for WPA 2 protection must be at least 8 characters.

After entering the network name and password, return to the fourth window (fourth step of the instructions) and make sure that the slider for “WLAN access point” is in the right, on position. If it is disabled, you should enable it.

Note: If you want to connect a computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2, you will need to select WPA PSK security. Because Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not compatible with WPA 2 PSK security!

How to disable distribution

To disable the access point, in the “Mobile Internet Distribution” menu, move the “WLAN Access Point” slider to the left:

Note: the next time you create an access point, you will not need to configure the access point again, just turn it on.

So we have learned how to distribute the Internet using your smartphone. The names of some items may differ depending on the Android version and smartphone model, but the principle is the same everywhere.

Possible connection problems

Let's look at common problems and their solutions related to creating an access point:

• Cannot assign a password to the access point

You most likely used fewer than eight characters. A minimum of eight are required.

• Cannot connect to the access point from another device

You may have entered the wrong password. Please check and try again.

• The phone is connected to a hotspot, but the Internet is slow or does not work

Make sure that the device on which the access point was created has Internet access and is within range of the network, and that the connected devices are not too far from the access point.

• The access point turns off by itself

Most likely this is due to the fact that no device is connected to the access point. If there is no activity for a certain time, our access point automatically turns off. The inactivity time can be set in the access point settings:

The most common problems that could arise when creating an access point were considered. Otherwise, there shouldn't be any difficulties.

Video: how to distribute Wi-Fi from an Android phone

By following the instructions in this article, you can easily create a hotspot that everyone can connect to. Now you or your friends will always have a mini-router at hand, with which you will not limit yourself to the Internet.