The number of device owners operating on the Android operating system is growing every day. Often, Android tablet users ask a question about how to connect the device to the cable Internet, trying to find out if this is possible.
What to do?
This possibility does exist, although it is not common among users. Wired Tether is a program that you need to connect your tablet to the network via a cable. Download the program and then install it on the hardware. If the software is successfully installed on the tablet, a new network connection will appear on the device screen, showing the DHCP settings.
Next, you need to name the device's network "Android USB". Also given the name "Internet" Internet connection and public access. In order not to be a stranger, the names mentioned will be used in the future. Then proceed according to the following algorithm:
- You will need to disconnect the "Internet" connection
- Then the connection access is opened for "Android USB" (connection properties)
- Now go to the "Android USB" settings, where write down the IP, as well as the mask with the following values 172.20.23.253 / 255.255.255.252. This step is done in order to remove the default gateway settings.
- After all the values are in place, check the ping on the tablet
You will be able to customize the operation of your tablet computer after you work with the GScript Lite scripts. Install the application and start creating a new crypt in the program. Write down the values:
- ifconfig usb0 up
- route add default gw 172.20.23.253 dev usb0
- setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
Any DNS can serve as an alternative to the address 8.8.8.8, while it is permissible to leave this server. All settings are available, which means start testing the device. To do this, connect the tablet via a cable to the computer, download the Wired Tether application, which was successfully installed earlier. Now enable the script action using the GScript Lite program.
Expect connections and enjoy the Internet, use the device to its fullest: watch high-quality video, listen to music, study, work and communicate with friends at your pleasure. If you cannot connect the tablet to the cable Internet on the first attempt, be patient and try again.
Stationary computers are fading into oblivion. They were replaced by more convenient and portable things called tablets. The development of modern technical thought already now allows them to be created in formal terms, which are in no way inferior to ordinary PCs.
The new generation devices are multifunctional, "hardy", maximally portable and equipped with a keyboard. They allow you to use the endless information capabilities of the Internet at any time and place, but for this, regardless of the chosen model, you will have to establish access to the Internet.
Why connect your tablet to the Internet
Laptop PCs are multifunctional and convenient, but not without the disadvantages of conventional technology. Laptop computers need to set up a connection to the World Wide Web. The only exception to the rule is the more expensive models with built-in 4 and 3G modems.
But even this alignment does not exempt from carrying out elementary adjustments.
Owners of budget models cannot count on distribution at any point where there is a cellular operator's reception. But, in fact, the tablet cannot function normally without the Internet. The well-coordinated work of all applications depends on it. That is why you need to know the basic ways to connect a gadget via a WIFI interface.
Wi-Fi setup
Almost all modern tablets allow you to connect to the Internet via a wifi hotspot.
There are two main ways to configure:
- automatic;
- in manual mode.
For a home connection, the router mode is best suited (when the modem distributes the Internet to all devices). Bridge connections are more limited.
Automatic
In order for the device to configure the connection in automatic mode, it is necessary to carry out a number of the following actions:
After completing all the necessary actions, you need to close all the tabs and check the performance of the specified parameters. Sometimes there are problems that require manual intervention.
It should be noted that the speed of the Wi-Fi connection is much higher than that of the built-in 3 and 4G modules.
Manual
Some laptops require manual wireless settings. This can happen if DHCP is not enabled on the router.
It is best to do this according to the following algorithm:
- go to the "Settings" menu, then "Wi-Fi";
- select the item "Manual attachment";
- enter the network name and stop at the "Advanced" item;
- select "Custom" IP settings;
- after the input fields appear, you must register the IP and DNS addresses using the data from the router's subnet (otherwise, the addresses can be obtained from the web service provider).
After that, you need to select the type of security and click on the "Connect" button. It should be noted that DNS addresses 1 and 2 have a standard form like "8.8.8.8" and "8.8.4.4".
Connection methods
There are four main options for connecting your portable tablet to high-speed wireless internet:
- via a Wi-Fi router (after purchasing, setting up and installing the router, there should be no connection problems, but in this case we are talking only about the territory limited by your home);
- via a laptop (convenient if there are several computer devices in the house);
- using a 3G modem (if it is not built into the gadget, you can always buy it separately);
- when using hotspots and city access points from different operators.
Connecting with a laptop is quite simple and convenient. Almost every modern laptop has a built-in wifi interface. The powerful functionality of Windows 7 and 8 allows you to make a router out of any laptop, regardless of whether it was originally created with a wired or wireless connection.
As for a 3g modem, when purchasing it, first of all, you need to pay attention to compatibility with an existing portable device. In addition, you will also have to buy an OTG cable. It will serve as a link between the gadget connector and the modem. This is a good solution for Android devices, but it won't work for iPads.
People who often visit shopping malls, cafes and restaurants can use the "advertising" Internet. The owners of some establishments have made web access free, while others use it as motivation for customers (that is, it becomes free when ordering or buying goods for a certain amount of money).
This method is good for simple surfing the endless expanses of the web. But for a permanent job, it is in no way suitable.
We connect via laptop
In order to connect a portable device to the Internet using a laptop, you need to turn it into a distribution module. The new series of Windows operating systems allow you to do this with natively built-in tools. The main requirements are the presence of a wireless adapter or card that supports wi-fi.
The setup algorithm is as follows:
After carrying out all these steps, questions about how to connect the tablet to the Internet via a laptop via wifi should not arise.
3G modem
If you want to make not only a laptop PC, but also a similar Internet, you need to buy either models with a built-in 3g modem, or it separately. The modem device must be compatible with the tablet.
You will also need a special OTG cable, but after that, debugging will be as simple as possible:
- connect the modem and wait for the device to be detected;
- alternately go to the "Settings ..." and "Data transmission" tabs;
- we move the virtual lever "Mobile traffic" to the "ON" position;
- then follow the path of the tabs "More", "Mobile network", "Access point";
- add a new point, having previously learned its parameters from the provider.
After the 3g icon appears, the Network can be considered available for use.
Wireless network via computer
If it is not possible to issue wifi distribution on a laptop using the operating system, this can be done using special installation programs.
A good acquisition in this regard will be:
- Connectify;
- MyPublicWiFi;
- mHotSpot.
They have their own differences, but debugging is carried out in almost the same way:
Video: Internet for Tablet
Connecting the tablet to the Internet via a WiFi router
A portable PC can be easily connected directly via a wi-fi router. To do this, we check the activity of the wireless network. It is desirable that the DHCP server be enabled in the LAN interface section, because this will save you from the constant manual assignment of working addresses.
If everything works, you can proceed to direct commissioning:
- in a special tab we find the required connection module;
- in the wireless networks window, shift the slider to the "ON" state;
- click on the wi-fi connection section and wait for the list of available networks to appear;
- select the one distributed by your router; if it is protected, a window for authorization will appear, in which you need to set the network name and password.
All settings are completed by clicking the "Connect" button.
Expensive modern tablets are equipped with 3 and 4g modems, which allow you to surf the net without any problems. But this access is not incredibly fast. The simplest wi-fi is significantly superior in data transmission quality. Its interface is present on almost all modern PCs.
Installation of this type of connection can be carried out in various ways. For home use, it is best to set up a laptop in router mode, and it will itself "distribute" no to other devices. You can also connect your tablet directly to the wireless adapter. But the adjustment can be either automatic or requiring manual data entry.
If you have the desire and funds, you can purchase a portable modem to create a mobile connection. But at the same time, we must not forget that this method is not suitable for iPads. In any case, immediately after purchasing a tablet PC, you need to set up an access point. With its help, you can learn about the benefits of hotspot Internet in cafes, shopping centers and other establishments that we all love to visit.
If a Wi-Fi router breaks down in an apartment, or under other circumstances, the user has a need to connect to the local network directly using RJ-45. So is it possible to connect the tablet to the wired Internet, is it really possible to do this if the tablet does not have a corresponding connector? What external devices are required to connect? This will be discussed in this article.
USB network card
Basic connection principle
The bottom line is that you need to purchase a special USB network card based on the RD9700 chip, which is, in fact, an adapter between USB and RJ-45. If you don't even have USB in your tablet, then use another OTG adapter.
Step-by-step connection process
Buy the required adapter. They come in different looks, but in reality they are based on the same chip. You can buy any:
The appearance of the adapters may differ
It should be noted that such adapters are made mainly in China. Therefore, buy without fear, you will not find anything else anyway. They can have a different appearance, shape, color, but they are based on the same chip. So you can't go wrong.
Drivers and other necessary software
It was tested on many gadgets for Android 4.0.4 and older: the drivers for these network cards are already installed in the operating system, so there is no need to search and download anything.
Insert your card into the tablet, and then connect to the network switch.
It should be noted that at this stage often nothing happens for users, and they think that the network card is not suitable. However, in reality, this is not the case. Continue to follow the instructions!
Net Status window
If you use "Net Status" (a free program with all the necessary functionality), then you will see on the Netcfg tab (by clicking the "Get Netcfg" button) - of course, after connecting the tablet and the network card - a line with the eth0 interface specified there. It should be noted that this is our card connected to the touch device. However, no network setting values have been assigned to it. Most often this happens due to the fact that in Android your network connection is designed for a connection with parameters based on DHCP technology. Setting the settings here yourself is impossible!
For all users who do not have a network with a working DHCP server, there is a different path. Try to run this same DHCP server on your PC.
Having eliminated all the problems yourself, your equipment should begin to function stably, in normal mode, without failures.
Connecting a second USB device to the tablet
It so happens that the user needs to connect some other device to his tablet (for example, a USB flash drive or an external keyboard with a mouse). In this case, you will need to purchase a combined USB hub with a network card. Such equipment looks like this:
Combined hub and network card
For those who do not really want to mess with a bunch of adapters, we can recommend another very useful device (with Micro-USB):
Micro-USB adapter
If your tablet has an Ethernet port
Some tablets already have a wired internet port. In this case, you can try to connect even without using any third-party external equipment (that is, at no extra cost).
Network settings options
Description of option 1. Your cable is connected to a router based on DHCP. If so, then it's quite simple. You need to connect RJ-45 to the tablet, and then activate this network in the settings of the tablet itself (put a checkmark in front of the Ethernet item). Here you need a section called Ethernet Configuration. Most often it can be found below.
If you are faced with a situation where DHCP simply refuses to work, then go this way. Click on the "Static" item in the same Android Settings, then manually enter there:
- IP address
- Subnet mask
Description of option 2. You have a network in your house where traffic is distributed via PPPOE (in particular, you need a login / password). Then first perform the first connection step described above (connect with a cable and put a checkmark). Then download a small program called "PPPoEW": http://vk.cc/2IfFF7
For the normal functioning of the program, you may need ROOT rights - download the Ginger Break program, and click "Root Device".
Ruth is right
Here we will be required to log in. Enter your username / password, then tap "Dial-up". Then you press the Home button and you can launch your browser and check if your Network is working.
PPPoEW program window
In any case, it must be summed up that connecting the tablet to the wired Internet is far from the easiest thing, and it does not always justify the efforts. Today it is easier to purchase a router (or even two routers, one in reserve) if you are a business person and you constantly need a stable connection. The cost of routers is now extremely low ($ 25-40), setting up Wi-Fi in your apartment is worthwhile. If you have several portable devices in your house (for example, a tablet, smartphone and netbook), then by setting up Wi-Fi at home, you will gain a lot, for example, you can download your favorite music to your smartphone, at high speed, and absolutely free without even pulling out the microSD card from your phone! There is a very useful application for downloading music from portable devices from "Zaycev.net": http://vk.cc/2If8g6
It is extremely convenient and useful for all music lovers, downloading any music is literally in one click!
Is the wired connection method worth it?
Network card connected to OTG
There is a widespread opinion among people that connecting a tablet to wired networks of the Global Network is an absolutely stupid and pointless exercise (after all, the tablet was originally created as a portable device). However, in practice, it turns out that sometimes there are exceptions to the rule:
- Sometimes a router breaks down in people, and if there is no stationary computer in the house, then the person is simply cut off from the world. For some people, this is tantamount to some kind of emergency, because the Internet has now become a part of our life, and many because of this, plans collapse or business stops.
- This method will also be useful for those people whose tablet is used primarily as a "stationary PC". Who bought a tablet for home use (not for travel and travel). As you know, wireless networks have never been stable (in comparison with wired ones). Crashes, freezes, speed drops, etc. often occur here. Again, for business people, and people doing business and other important affairs through the World Wide Web, this poses a barrier. Wired networks are more stable anyway! If you use your tablet mostly at home, and, even better, in one room, then you will gain a lot by connecting your tablet to the wired Internet.
- The method will be very useful for those who travel a lot to hotels or hotels, or go to visit where there is no Wi-Fi. Sometimes you need to go online very urgently, and in this case, the method will be "saving" for you!
OS update
If, nevertheless, after all attempts to connect the wired Internet, the tablet refuses to connect, it makes sense to update the operating system to a more recent version. Go to settings, about tablet pc, system update.
Android update
The only thing is that you have to connect to the Internet in any other way (3G or Wi-Fi).
Video instructions for connecting and setting up a connection
If you have a tablet at your disposal, it must be connected to the Internet. Otherwise, the meaning of using such a device is lost. Light weight and small dimensions make the tablet portable over any distance, limited use is only in the battery charge. When traveling there is no way to comfortably watch movies or play games, the Internet will come to the rescue. In addition, simply moving around the city opens up great opportunities - viewing current events, making appointments and communicating on social networks.
Connection methods
The tablet can be connected to the Internet in at least four ways without using additional devices. And with the purchase of the necessary adapters and the installation of third-party software, you can even enter the network via an Internet cable.
You can go online through your tablet in the following ways:
- via Wi-Fi;
- through access points;
- via Bluetooth;
- using a 3G / 4G modem;
- via USB;
- Ethernet cable connection.
Via Wi-Fi router
One of the most common ways to connect to the network is via Wi-Fi.
This can be a private or public hotspot. The advantages of connecting to the "Wi-Fi" of various establishments is that it is free. However, mobility is excluded - outside the permissible distribution radius, the Internet is disconnected.
How to connect the tablet to the Internet via wifi and provide constant access? The solution may be to use the mobile Internet on a smartphone. By activating the access point on the phone and, if both devices are nearby, the signal will not be interrupted.
The user finds the name of the connection, enters the appropriate key, if the data match, he can use the Internet. Before connecting the tablet to the Internet, you need to clarify this possibility. Often the distribution of "Wi-Fi" is restricted to third parties. There are many tools for this:
- sorting by IP and MAC address;
- setting the connection session limit - the Internet is not connected when the number of connections exceeds the specified value;
- connection exclusively by the WPS button - simplified user identification without a password.
Via laptop
Often the tablet is used as an additional device for work. This helps to separate tasks and thus increase productivity. In addition, the number of running processes decreases, respectively, the workload of the working computer decreases. To work on a tablet via the Internet from a laptop, an access point must be created on the device.
Instructions on how to connect your tablet to the Internet on a Windows computer:
- Click on the "Network Control Center" icon in the lower right corner.
- In the window that appears, select "Set up a new connection".
- By clicking on it, a new window appears where you need to select "Configuring the wireless network computer-computer". It is important not to confuse it with the usual one, because in this case the user will create a new connection, but not a distribution point.
- When the new screen appears, you must click the "Next" button.
- Now the creation of the wireless network is carried out directly. There are three fields here: name, security type, key.
- The desired name is indicated in the "Network name" field.
- The default security type is set to WPA2. It provides for a password connection. You can also select the WPS encryption type, and thus remove the password connection, and use only the button on the router for authentication. Some router models offer a combination of these methods.
- Now you need to tick the "Save parameters" box, click the "Next" button.
Through another tablet
The connection can be made through another tablet or mobile device. The advantage of the method is that it increases mobility. The instructions will come in handy when the user wants to use the tablet on the road and take the Internet from the mobile.
Creating an access point on a mobile is practically no different from how it is done on a laptop. Instructions on how to connect your tablet to the Internet on Android:
- In the network settings, select “Create an access point”.
- Enter the network name, connection key.
- The encryption method is set.
How to connect the Internet from a tablet to a computer? The instructions are similar, only now the access point is configured on the tablet, and the computer receives the signal.
3G modem
Connecting to a modem is one of the most common methods of accessing the network. It does not require costs in the form of installing third-party applications, additional settings.
Everything you need is included in the kit immediately after purchase. The steps are described in the instructions on how to connect the tablet to the Internet:
- First, you need to make sure you have an appropriate USB port. In rare cases, the tablet has an unsuitable connector, and you have to use a special adapter.
- If, after connecting the modem, the tablet does not react in any way, you need to try to install the drivers. You will also need to install a program to control the modem.
- The user must configure the modem as described in the instructions. This is done through the corresponding application.
But what if the device is still offline? Tablet connected but no internet? Then you should try to reboot the device.
By USB
This method, how to connect to the Internet via a tablet, involves the use of additional applications, as well as a USB cable.
The method is useful in cases where you need to connect to the Internet from a computer, but there is no Wi-Fi distribution option.
- First you need to install programs such as ADB, USB Tunnel and AndroidTool.
- Enable USB debugging on the tablet.
- On your computer, in Services and Exercise, check the status of Routing and Remote Access.
- After connecting the tablet to the computer, launch Android as administrator and update the list of available devices.
- Press the connect button after selecting the device.
After completing the process, you can connect.
Ethernet
When you need the fastest Internet connection, you need to connect directly.
By cable? To do this, you will need an adapter and the necessary drivers. One of the recommended USB adapters is RJ45. It is for him that drivers are needed. Instructions for use can be found along with the installation package. After completing the steps described in the instructions, the adapter will work, it will be possible to connect to the network directly.
Conclusion
The simplest methods of connecting to the Internet are via Wi-Fi, 3G modem.
3G connectivity is already losing its relevance, as there is 4G, which is significantly faster than the previous version. 3G networks provide a maximum speed of 3.6 Mbps, and while on the move, the speed drops significantly. It was found that subscribers who moved no faster than 3 km / h had a connection speed of 384 kbps. Fixed objects had the ability to transmit traffic at a speed of 2048 kbit / s.
The 4G network provides traffic speeds of up to 1 Gigabit / s for stationary objects, and up to 100 Mbps for users on the move.
The fifth generation of 5G should provide higher bandwidth compared to 4G technologies. They promise that in a megalopolis (10 thousand people and more) the transmission speed will be 100 Mbit / s, and in a group of up to 50 people - 1 Gbit / s at the same time.
Wi-Fi speed varies depending on the ISP package used. If the router supports the IEEE 802.11ac standard, the transmission speed can reach several Gbps. The 802.11n standard provides speeds up to 600 Mbps, and 802.11g up to 54 Mbps.
The tablet is the latest word in modern multimedia communications and computing. The tablet allows you not only to play a game or see photos, but also to go online and chat with friends on social networks or via Skype.
When most people buy a tablet, they first of all plan to use it for web surfing, which means that the question of how to connect the tablet to the Internet is relevant for all novice users. It will not be possible to answer it unambiguously or in the form of a universal instruction, since the tablets differ from each other not only in appearance and technical characteristics, but also in operating systems. After all, the options for connecting to the Internet depend on the operating system on the basis of which the device control system is built.
Connection types
To begin with, you should immediately decide which Internet you need to connect, because nowadays, different options for gaining access to the Internet are popular.
- Connection via a regular network cable, however, in tablets, a connector for a LAN network is extremely rare. In addition, Wi-Fi routers are often installed in houses and apartments, the router receives a signal through a network cable, and distributes it already in the form of wireless Internet.
- Connection via a mobile network using 3G or 4G technologies, allowing you to use the Internet via a built-in or external 3G modem. In such modems, a special SIM card is installed, the same as in mobile phones. In general, the decision of how to connect to the Internet via a tablet is yours, taking into account the capabilities of your tablet.
Internet connection via Wi-Fi
So, connecting Wi-Fi is very simple. To do this, just go to the network settings and put a "tick" in front of the inscription "Wireless Internet Connection". Then your tablet will independently find all active networks within the range of its receiver, and you just have to choose the network that has the best signal. True, it's worth mentioning right away that not all networks are free and open. To connect to some of them, an access password is required.
Connecting to the network via 3G (4G)
- If the tablet has a built-in modem, then setting it up is simple. How do I connect my tablet to the Internet? To do this, just insert the SIM card into the appropriate slot and configure the connection according to the parameters that are usually provided with the SIM card itself. Quite often in the settings it is necessary to put a "tick" in front of the "Data transmission in the network" option in order for the Internet to work correctly.
- Connecting via an external modem is a more complicated process.
- The first thing to do is to make sure external modems can be connected to your tablet at all. Typically a standard USB port is used for connection.
- The second stage is the most difficult. It is necessary to "convince" your modem that you need it as a "modem" and not as a virtual disk or card reader. By default, this device is both a modem, a virtual disk, and a card reader.
- After you have transferred the modem to the correct mode, you just need to go to the APN settings and enter the parameters of your network operator. You can find them in the contract or simply on the Internet using a search.
- Further, having saved the access point, the tablet will automatically connect to the Internet at the time of connecting an external modem.
