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How to Connect to the Internet On Your

Laptop Through the Cell Phone
Three Methods: Tethering an iOS Device Tethering an Android Device Tethering a Windows Phone
If you find yourself without an internet connection, but desperately need to
connect to the internet with your laptop, your phone may be your saving grace.
Connecting other devices to your phones network connection typically
requires specific plans from your service provider. It will also eat up your
mobile data allotment quicker than the phone would itself. If you want to
connect your laptop or other devices to your phones data plan, follow this
guide.
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Decide between USB tethering or creating a wireless hotspot. USB tethering
is best if you are only connecting one device to your phone, and that device has a
USB port. If you are connecting multiple devices, or connecting a tablet with no USB
port, youll want to use a wireless hotspot. Both options may require an additional fee,
depending on your service plan. Most new Unlimited plans come with tethering
enabled.
If you are only connecting one device, use USB tethering if possible. This is
more secure than wireless tethering. USB tethering to a PC requires iTunes to
be installed.
If you are setting up a wireless hotspot, be aware that anyone with the
password can connect and start using your data plan. If you dont have a large
data plan, you can eat it up very quickly with a mobile hotspot
Turn on the Personal Hotspot. In order to enable tethering, you will need to turn
the function on through your Settings.
Tap Settings, and then tap Cellular.
In the Cellular menu, tap Personal Hotspot. If your plan does not allow
tethering, you will be given instructions for contacting your carrier.
Flip the Personal Hotspot slider to the ON position.
Choose your connection method. The default connection is via USB only. If you
want to connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, tap the Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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button.
Connect to the hotspot. Once youve enabled the Personal Hotspot, you can
connect to it with other devices. If you enabled Wi-Fi, the network will appear as
<your name>s iPhone. The password will be displayed in the Personal Hotspot menu.
You can change the password if you desire.
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Decide between USB tethering or creating a wireless hotspot. USB tethering
is best if you are only connecting one device to your phone, and that device has a
USB port. If you are connecting multiple devices, or connecting a tablet with no USB
port, youll want to use a wireless hotspot. Both options may require an additional fee,
depending on your service plan. Most new Unlimited plans come with tethering
enabled.
If you are only connecting one device, use USB tethering if possible. This is
more secure than wireless tethering.
If you are setting up a wireless hotspot, be aware that anyone with the
password can connect and start using your data plan. If you dont have a large
data plan, you can eat it up very quickly with a mobile hotspot.
USB tether your phone to your laptop. Connect your phone to your laptop via
the USB cable. You can ignore any pop ups on your computer about browsing
files.
Open your Settings. Either press your Menu button and select Settings, or
open the Settings app in the App Drawer.
Under Wireless and network, click Tethering and portable hotspot.
You may have to click More Settings in order to find this option.
Different Android systems will be structured in different ways, but the
general steps are the same.
Check the USB tethering box. This will begin sending network data to your
laptop. A blue connection icon will appear in your phones notification bar.
If you are running Windows XP, you will need to download the
tetherxp.inf file from the Android website. The file will need to be
installed when you connect your phone to your computer for the first
time.
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Uncheck the box to stop sharing. You can also disconnect the USB cable to
stop sharing.
Create a wireless hotspot. If you need to connect more than one device to your
phones data plan, youll want to create a wireless hotspot. Be aware that this is
less secure than using USB tethering.
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Open your Settings. Either press your Menu button and select Settings, or
open the Settings app in the App Drawer.
Under Wireless and network, click Tethering and portable hotspot.
You may have to click More Settings in order to find this option.
Different Android systems will be structured in different ways, but the
general steps are the same.
Check the box labeled Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Depending on your device, this
may be a slider labeled Mobile Hotspot or something similar. Slide it to turn it
on.
Your phone may verify that your data plan allows you to create a
mobile hotspot. If it does not, you will be given instructions on how to
activate the service for your phone.
Once the device is broadcasting, a blue wireless icon will be added to your
phones notification bar.
Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings button to configure the name of your
wireless network, as well as the security. It is highly recommended that you
secure your network to keep unwanted users from accessing the network and
draining your data plan.
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Setup wireless connection sharing. Windows Phone 8 does not support USB
tethering, you can only create a wireless hotspot. You will need a data plan that
supports connection sharing.
Open your App list and select Settings. Navigate to the Internet sharing menu.
Toggle the Sharing slider to the ON position. Tap Setup.
Enter a name for the network in the Broadcast name box. This is the name
that will appear when you look for wireless networks to connect to.
Choose your wireless security. It is highly recommended that you password-
protect your wireless network with WPA2. This will keep unwanted users from
accessing the connection and draining your data plan.
The Internet sharing icon will appear in your phones status bar to indicate
that the network is active.
Connect to the network. Look for the network name that you entered while
setting up the connection. Enter the required password and you should connect to
the internet.
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