Smartphones can not only receive a high-speed connection, but also distribute a signal. Considering that mobile Internet services are now inexpensive, this is a good option to use it on a laptop or other equipment via mobile device.

Modern mobile Internet is no worse than a home network

Depending on the operating system there is different ways turn your smartphone into a hotspot. Let's look at how to do this on models running Android, iOS, Windows, and find out what application is needed for Nokia brand equipment.

Not all Android-based equipment can distribute the Internet, so make sure that your phone has GSM/3G and, of course, Wi-Fi module. Turning such a device into a modem that will distribute the connection is quite simple.

This is done in the following way:

• Go to the settings menu, select the “Wireless Networks” section.
• Open the “More…” tab and click on the “Modem mode” line.
• Select the “Access Point” section and open the settings for this parameter in the window that appears.
• A window will appear to create a new connection, where you enter a name for the network under which it will be displayed in the list, set a password and indicate its encryption type.
• Save your changes and return to the Access Point menu to activate this method of operation.

Now you can use your phone as a router, to which you can connect from various equipment. Subsequently, you do not need to reconfigure the settings; you just need to enable the “Access Point” line.

You can also track who is using your Wi-Fi - the list will appear in the “Modem Mode” window. Additionally, the Android platform provides a speed limiting function, which is activated as follows:

• Open the Bandwidth Usage window.
• Enable the bandwidth throttling line.

Applications

Eat special programs, with the help of which the smartphone turns into an access point, for example, FoxFi or Wi-Fi Tethering. There is also a Tethering Widget utility that works as a widget. What are they for? If you often use a mobile device to distribute a signal, it is not very convenient to activate this method of operation every time through the settings, but the presence of a special icon in the menu greatly simplifies the process.

Modem mode on the iOS platform

To share an Internet connection on a device running iOS, do the following:

• In the settings, go to the “Cellular” section.
• Turn on the “Modem mode” line.
• Enter the required connection information and create a password.
• In the future, the Wi-Fi point will be displayed on other equipment under the name iPhone.

Creating a hotspot on Windows Phone

On equipment under Windows control 8 you can configure connection distribution like this:

• In the smartphone settings, open the “Internet Sharing” section.
• Turn on sharing mode, after which, if necessary, you can change the network parameters - its name or password.

This is all! As you can see, enabling modem mode in this operating system is very simple and easy. It is worth clarifying that maximum quantity equipment that can simultaneously connect to the phone - no more than 8 units.

JoikuSPot app for Nokia phones

To create an access point on models from this manufacturer, you will need the JoikuSPot program, which is available in free and paid versions. Download it and do the following:

• Launch the application and confirm the request to allow external devices to connect to the Internet.
• In the list that appears, select an access point, wait until the program creates a connection called JoikuSPot based on it.

• After turning on the network, in the main menu of the application you will see its name, the “Stop” button if you want to stop the connection, and the “Buy” option full version..." when using the free version.
• The second tab of the menu shows information about the connected equipment, the third - general data about the operation of the program.

Pay attention!

1. When using the utility, the smartphone consumes large number energy, accordingly, the battery runs out faster.
2. The more equipment connected to the network at the same time, the lower the Internet speed.

As you can see, setting up your phone to work in modem mode is quite simple, no matter what operating system is installed on it. The ability to use mobile Internet on other equipment via Wi-Fi is practical and useful to every user, especially if there are no other ways to connect to the network.

2nd: Hardware failure- i.e. the problem is in the hardware (i.e., replacement or restoration of spare parts for the gadget is required)

However, do not rush to get upset - in 90% of cases there are problems wi-fi access point operation Android smartphone or tablet is to blame software glitch which you can easily fix on your own.

Fixing a software glitch:

Method 1. Quite simple - go to "settings", find there "backup and reset", in which you choose full reset settings with deletion of all data. Be careful, using this method is often effective, but it entails deleting all photos, contacts, passwords, music, games, videos and, in general, all information stored on your smartphone or tablet. Therefore, first save everything you need by connecting the gadget to your computer. If this method does not suit you, or if even after this the problem is not resolved, see Method 2.

Method 2.

Method 3.

Change software devices, or as it is also called "flashing". This method, as a rule, requires certain skills and can be solved by contacting the Service Center. To carry out this task yourself, you need to contact the website of the manufacturer of your device, download the utilities necessary for flashing the firmware and the firmware itself, and then reinstall it on your gadget.

If none of the methods brings results, unfortunately, you will have to contact Service center to repair your tablet or smartphone.

The Wi-Fi access point on your smartphone or tablet does not turn on. The phone does not distribute the Internet, what should I do and how to treat it?

It is more convenient to view browser pages and edit documents from a laptop than from a smartphone or tablet. Use your Android gadget as a wireless modem to set up and distribute Wi-Fi using an access point.

What is a Wi-Fi hotspot

Wi-Fi access point is a station that provides access to a wireless network for several devices. A gadget with the Android operating system can act as an access point. Device requirements:

• presence of a Wi-fi module;
• presence of GSM/3G module.

If your smartphone or tablet does not support GSM/3G, but works with OTG technology, that is, it detects connected flash drives, you can connect a USB modem to it and use it as a wireless access point.

The modem interacts with the tablet via a cable using OTG technology

When turning on an access point, remember: by distributing Wi-fi, you are using up mobile traffic. If the tariff is not unlimited, monitor your balance after surfing the Internet. And also, active point access increases battery consumption.

How to distribute the Internet from a phone, smartphone or tablet

There are two ways to distribute Wi-fi from a smartphone or tablet - using standard Android tools or using a third-party application. Please note - you can only distribute mobile traffic from the connectionGSM/3G. It is not possible to configure the access point usingWi-fi network connection.

Setting up an Android device as a router

The Android system, starting from version 2.3.x, allows you to broadcast Wi-fi to other devices. To set up an access point, make sure that mobile Internet is turned on and go to the gadget menu. Example of setting up LG G3, Android 5.0 version:

1. Open the menu item “Settings - Networks”.
2. Select "Shared modem and networks - Wi-fi access point."
3. Click "Create Wi-fi hotspot"
4. Set the name of the access point - this is how it will be displayed when searching from other devices.
5. Select the level of network security - WPA PSK to connect computers running Windows XP SP2 or WPA2 PSK to connect Windows XP SP3 and other systems.
6. Set a password longer than 8 characters.
7. Set the maximum number of users who can connect to the access point at the same time.
8. Go back and activate the hotspot by dragging the slider.

You can enable mobile Internet (data transfer) by using the menu item “Settings - Wireless networks - Mobile data”.

On Android earlier versions, to set up an access point:

1. Go to "Settings - Wireless networks".
2. Select "More" or "Next".
3. Select "Tethering and Hotspot" or "Mobile AP".
4. Next, make the settings according to the instructions above.

Once the connection is activated, you will see the corresponding icon in the notification bar at the top of the screen.

It is enough to set up an access point once; for subsequent connections, it will be enough to activate the function in the network settings or by pulling out the notification shade at the top of the screen and clicking on the “Access Point” button.

Photo gallery: setting up an access point in the Android menu

Step 1: Open Settings Step 2: Select “Tethering & Networks” Step 3: Select “Access Point...” menu Step 4: Create a Wi-fi hotspot Step 5: Configure your hotspot settings Step 6: Turn on your hotspot When reconnecting no need to configure an access point

Using Applications

Use applications for sharing Wi-Fi access if your smartphone or tablet does not support standard settings. Well-known programs: Osmino, mHotspot, MyPublicWiFi.

Setting up a Wi-Fi connection using the Osmino program as an example:

1. Download the app from Play Store and open it.
2. Enter the network name, set a password and click Share.

The smartphone or tablet will switch to modem mode. To disable the access point, go to the application and click “Stop distribution”.

Photo gallery: how to enable Wi-Fi distribution in the Osmino application

Step 1. Download the application Step 2. Specify network parameters and enable distribution Appears when you turn on the program for the first time

Why does the Internet not turn on and work through the access point?

After connecting the mobile Internet and activating the access point, the user may encounter difficulties. There are three reasons why a Wi-fi access point may not work correctly.

• blocking the connection with an antivirus program;
• the impact of a downloaded application or virus on network operation;
• error in the OS.

An antivirus that protects your smartphone in real time can block network connections. Go to the application, disable the firewall and activate the access point. If there is no connection, uninstall your antivirus program and try again.

Installed applications make changes to the operation of the operating system. Check your smartphone with antivirus and block malicious files. Using Application Manager, find out which program has control rights and remove it. Then turn on the access point.

If the previous methods do not work, reset your gadget to factory settings. To do this:

1. Go to the "Options" menu.
2. Select "General - Backup and reset".
3. Click Reset Settings.

By performing a factory reset, you will lose all data saved in the device memory. Create a backup copy first.

A cellular operator can block the distribution of traffic via Wi-Fi. If you set up an access point on Android according to the instructions and eliminated the errors described above, contact the contact center with a request to check the network settings and the presence of blocking.

I have already promised to write several times detailed instructions, in which to tell and show on real example setting up an access point ( Wi-Fi router), on phones that run on the Android operating system. If I'm not mistaken, then at all Android smartphones, it is possible to distribute mobile Internet via Wi-Fi to other devices.

If you have stock Android installed on your phone, then most likely this feature is called “Access point”. On HTC smartphones(I have one), this function is called “Mobile Wi-Fi router".

I think you already know what this feature is and how it works. If not, then I’ll tell you in a nutshell. You can turn your Android phone into an access point, a kind of mobile Wi-Fi router. You can distribute the Internet from your smartphone to other devices, for example, to a TV, tablet, laptops, other smartphones, etc.

That is, the smartphone will take the Internet that your provider provides you and distribute it via Wi-Fi. I think we’ve figured out what it is. A very useful feature, considering that mobile Internet is not very expensive now, and operators provide quite normal tariffs.

What do we need?

The Android phone itself, configured and working Internet (if sites open in the browser on your phone, then everything is ok), and the devices that you will connect to your smartphone. On my HTC, I can connect a maximum of 5 devices at the same time.

I will show the example of HTC One V. I will connect an ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10 tablet and a laptop. If you have a different phone, for example, Samsung, LG, Lenovo, etc., then it’s okay, the setup process will be practically no different.

Setting up Wi-Fi “Access Point” distribution on Android

First of all, turn on your mobile Internet. So that the corresponding icon appears at the top of the notification panel.

There we select “ Wi-Fi router and USB modem” (may also be “Connect to access point”). In the next window, click on “ Router settings” (or Change Wi-Fi access point”).

• Router name (SSID), this is the name of our Wi-Fi. We indicate any name in English letters.
• Security, let's leave WPA2.
• Password. This password will be used to connect to your network. Minimum 8 characters. English letters and numbers.

We indicate all these parameters, and to start the Wi-Fi router, check the box next to “Mobile Wi-Fi router” (Wi-Fi hotspot). Tips for connecting devices will appear, just click Ok. An icon should appear in the notification panel indicating that the router is running.

That's it, you can connect our devices to Wi-Fi.

Connecting devices to the created access point on an Android smartphone

We turn on Wi-Fi on the tablet (for example), go to the list of available networks, see there the network we created on the phone, and select it. Enter the password (I have it 11111111) and press Connect.

That's it, you can open websites.

Connecting a laptop

Also, select our network and enter the network password.

The connection is established, the network is connected and with Internet access.

You can connect your TV to Wi-Fi using these instructions: .

You can see on your phone how many devices are already connected. Just click on the “ User management“. True, some useful and interesting information you won't see it there.

To disable the mobile router, simply uncheck the corresponding item.

Afterword

As you can see, everything is very simple and convenient. This scheme works quite reliably (if the network is good). We must not forget that a running mobile router significantly drains the battery, which is not strong point devices on Android OS.

And so, everything works and you can use it. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments, we will figure it out together. Best wishes!

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How to distribute mobile Internet from a smartphone via Wi-Fi? Setting up an access point (Wi-Fi router) on a phone with Android OS updated: January 25, 2018 by: admin

Read on for a simple way to make your Android smartphone work as an access point. Using an Android smartphone, you can distribute Internet traffic to tablets and laptops. In this article, we will tell you how to turn your smartphone into a Wi-Fi source.

Android smartphone as an access point

Wi-Fi in public places is becoming more and more common, but from time to time we find ourselves in situations where the Internet is needed, but the distribution source is not at hand. Luckily, you can turn on a hotspot on your smartphone so you can access the Internet from other devices.

In this case, a smartphone can easily replace a portable Wi-Fi router, which costs a lot and is used less often.

Why might you need to use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot?

When using your phone as an access point to access the Internet (this phenomenon is also sometimes called teasing), it does not hurt to pay attention to the amount of traffic consumed. If many devices are connected to the smartphone’s Wi-Fi, the Internet traffic package can be blown away very quickly.

To track the amount of mobile traffic used, go to the “Settings” of your gadget. Click on the “Data transfer” item. It would be a good idea to set a restriction if unlimited internet is not connected.

We distribute Wi-Fi Internet from an Android smartphone

Open “Settings” and under the “Wireless networks” section we find the line “More”

The first time you have to tinker a little with the settings, which is what we do - go to “Access point settings”

Enter or rename the network name, set it, which must consist of at least 8 characters. After that, click “Save”

Turn the switch position next to the line “Wi-Fi access point” to the on position

Now the Wi-Fi hotspot is turned on, in order for your friends to use it, you need to tell them your login and password. You can then connect to Wi-Fi on other devices just like you would to any other wireless network.

And don’t forget that when distributing Wi-Fi via a smartphone, not only the amount of traffic consumed increases, but also the load on the battery. For more economical charging consumption, you should turn off the Wi-Fi access point in the settings when it is not needed

There are times when the phone cannot be configured as an access point. This is usually due to old version Android. In this case, you can also distribute the Internet to a laptop or computer, but you will need a USB cable.

Let's talk about the menu items of an Android smartphone, and specifically about the “Access Point” or “Wi-Fi Hotspot” item. What does this menu item mean? In fact, everything is very simple - your smartphone acts as an access point, which means other devices can connect to it. Don't understand? Ok, let's do this: you have a laptop that needs to be connected to the Internet, but you are, say, in nature. What should I do? You also have a smartphone that easily connects to the mobile Internet, which means you need to distribute the Internet from it. Using an access point, you can connect your laptop to your smartphone via Wi-Fi and gain access to the network. This is extremely useful feature, which will probably come in handy someday.

Connect to mobile internet.

Go to settings and select the “More” section.

Turn on the access point by moving the switch to the "On" position.

The Internet is already distributed, and if you click on the “Wi-Fi access point settings” line, you can set data such as the network name, password, or even the security level.

And then you can connect to the access point (smartphone) via Wi-Fi using the specified data. Take action!