Connect internet from Android to computer – laptop using WIFI tether

Connect internet from computer – laptop to android using WIFI tether. No need for any PC suite and usb cable for connecting to access internet by PC and not even require an user-id and password or APN setting. This is all possible by “tethering” feature. Tethering means actually we can share the Internet connection of mobile phone with other device using WIFI connectivity or USB cable connectivity. You can even Share internet connection from PC to android using USB or using Bluetooth tethering, and also can share your internet data of mobile with another mobile phones. For connecting to PC with WIFI,  ensure that your Computer or Laptop should have WIFI device and functioning properly.

Share internet connection from computer – laptop to android using WIFI tether

I have made this practical with Samsung galaxy mobiles and Sony Ericsson phone, but it might be possible that your mobile may not have this facility. Here are some steps to Connect internet from computer – laptop to android using WIFI tether.

Connect internet from computer – laptop to android using WIFI tether

Step 1.) Ensure firstly, that your laptop or PC WIFI is turned on and is capable to discover all other devices within a range.

Step 2.) Enable your data packet and see if your internet is properly working in mobile and you are able to open web pages in your phone.

Step 3.) In your phone, go to its setting and select wireless and networks and go to “Tethering and portable hotspot”. i.e Setting -> Wireless and networks ->Tethering and portable hotspot. Now select “Portable WI-Fi hotspot” and make it enable or on, as shown below.

Step 4.) Now, select “Configure Portable Wi-fi Hotspot” and Set password and save it.

Step 5.) After doing all the above steps properly,see Network icon, i.e at bottom – right most, position, which will show you an available device or searched your phone or device, as shown below.

Step 6.) Click on connect and provide the same password as what you have set in mobile, in 4^th step. Select home network, if network window pop up’s.

Step 7.) See the internet icon to appear in your pc. Open up your browser and enjoy surfing.

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