An access point is a device that provides wireless access to the Internet for other devices in the vicinity. The access point can be the most different devices... For example: routers, modems, laptops and even smartphones. In this article, we will briefly talk about how to set up an access point on an Android smartphone.
How to set up a hotspot on an Android Samsung smartphone
First, let's look at the settings of the access point using the example of a smartphone from Samsung. The first thing to do is open the Android settings and go to the "Other networks" section, which is located in the "Connections" tab.
After that, you will see the settings related to the modem and access point. Here you need to activate the function " Portable point access "
After that, the access point is already working and can be used with standard password and the name of the network. But, if necessary, you can customize it. To do this, open the "Portable Access Point" section that you just activated.
In the "Portable Access Point" section, you will see a "Settings" button.
After clicking on the "Settings" button, you will see the basic settings of the access point. Here you can change the name of the access point ( Network SSID), traffic encryption method, and also enable the mode hidden point access.
After making the necessary changes, click on the "Save" button.
In addition, on smartphones from Samsung it is possible to customize the list of allowed devices. In this case, only the devices you have selected will be able to access your access point. To take advantage of this opportunity, you need to return to the "Portable Access Point" section and click on the name of your access point at the very top of the screen.
After that, a pop-up window will appear in which you can choose one of two options: "allow all devices" and "only allowed devices". We choose the second option.
This will open a list of allowed devices. Here you need to click the button with the plus sign.
After adding this data, the device will be able to connect to your mobile hotspot.
How to set up an access point on an Android smartphone with a standard interface
If you have an Android smartphone with standard interface, without any covers from the manufacturer, then setting up the access point will be even easier. All you need to do, in this case, is to open the Android settings and go to the "More" section.
And activate the function "Point Wi-Fi access»(Put a tick in front of this function).
That's it, after that the access point will work. If necessary, you can customize it. To do this, open the section "Configuring the Wi-Fi access point".
After that, a pop-up menu will appear, in which you can configure the access point on your Android smartphone.
Here you can enter the access point name (network name), password, and also select the traffic encryption method. after making the settings for the access point, you need to save them by clicking on the corresponding button.
I have already promised several times to write detailed instructions, in which to tell and show on real example access point setting ( Wi-Fi router), on phones that work in the operating room Android 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 your phone has pure android, then most likely this function is called "Access point"... On the HTC smartphones(I have one), this function is called “Mobile Wi-Fi router ".
What this trick is, and how it works, I think you already know. If not, now I will 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, a TV, tablet, laptops, other smartphones, etc.
That is, the smartphone will take the Internet provided by your provider and distribute it over Wi-Fi. What is it, I think, we figured it out. Very useful feature, given the fact that Mobile Internet now it is not very expensive, and operators provide quite normal tariffs.
What do we need?
Android phone itself, configured and working Internet (if websites open in the browser on your phone, then everything is ok), well, the devices that you will connect to your smartphone. I, on HTC, can connect a maximum of 5 devices at the same time.
I will show by example Htc one V. I will connect ASUS tablet MeMO Pad FHD 10, and laptop. If you have another phone, for example, Samsung, LG, Lenovo, etc., then it's okay, the setup process will be practically the same.
Setting up Wi-Fi "Hotspot" distribution on Android
First of all, turn on your mobile internet. What would appear at the top, on the notification panel, a corresponding icon.
There we choose “ Wi-Fi router and USB modem” (it may also be “Connect an access point”)... In the next window, click on “ Router settings” (or Change Wi-Fi hotspot ”).
- Router Name (SSID), this is the name of our Wi-Fi. We indicate any name in English letters.
- Security, we 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, put a tick next to “Mobile Wi-Fi router” (Wi-Fi hotspot)... Tips for connecting devices will appear, just click Ok... On the notification bar, an icon should appear that the router is running.
Everything, you can connect our devices to Wi-Fi.
Connecting devices to the created hotspot on an Android smartphone
Turn on Wi-Fi on the tablet (for example), go to the list available networks, we see there the network we created on the phone, and select it. Enter the password (I have it 11111111), and click To plug.
Everything, you can open sites.
We connect the laptop
Also, select our network, and enter the password from the network.
The connection is established, the network is connected and with access to the Internet.
You can connect the TV to Wi-Fi according to these instructions:.
You can see on your phone how many devices are already connected. Just click on the button “ User management“. True, some kind of useful and interesting information you will not see there.
To disable mobile router, just uncheck the corresponding item.
Afterword
As you can see, everything is very simple and convenient. This scheme works quite stably (if the network is good)... Do not forget that a running mobile router decently discharges 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 sort it out together. Best wishes!
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How to distribute mobile Internet from a smartphone via Wi-Fi? Configuring an access point (Wi-Fi router) on a phone with Android OS updated: January 25, 2018 by the author: admin
To distribute the Internet from a smartphone, it is important to know how to set up an access point on your phone. Without it, the connection is not possible, and thanks to the instructions, you can do it as quickly as possible. Let us give simple ways for popular models smart devices.
The first and foremost thing to find out is what is an access point in a smartphone. This device provides wireless internet connection for other devices in the nearest radius of location.
What characteristics should a smartphone respond to Android base, iOS or Windows so that it can be used instead of a router:
- The presence of a Wi-Fi module.
- Built-in 3G or 4G / GSM module.
There is also a separate category of mobile phones, where the above modules are not available, but OTG technology is present. They can be used as Wi-Fi distributors, but only after connecting a USB modem to it. Before connecting, you should make sure the compatibility software on devices.
To make a Wi-Fi access point, you should find out if the device has an internal modem or if it is possible to connect an external modem to it, and only then proceed with the settings. We drive the gadget model into the search engine and look at the characteristics.
Creating an access point on Android
For Wi-Fi distribution from Android, you should configure the access point:
- Open the device settings, click on " Wireless networks" and further".
- Open "Modem Mode", then - "Access Point".
- We select "Configure", enter the name under which the network will be detected, select protection, enter the password and save everything.
Important! The minimum password length for wpa2 is 8 characters. It is not recommended to set the date of birth, otherwise they will be able to connect to the access point. strangers since she is hacked with special programs in 3 minutes if there is a weak password.
If Wi-Fi does not turn on on Android, the reason for this may be a module malfunction. In this case, the power-on icon will be grayed out and cannot be moved to another position.
There are other reasons why Wi-Fi does not work:
- Inappropriate firmware.
- Software glitch.
- Infection of the system with a virus.
- Invalid password.
IOS manual
If you can only use the router at home, and in another place you need a high-speed wireless connection, iPhone can be used as a router. How to set everything up:
- Go to settings, select "Cellular".
- Open "Data parameters", go to "Data transmission".
- In the APN field, enter the information provided by the cellular operator, fill in the username and password fields.
- We reboot the device, again move to the parameters, activate the modem mode to use the created network.
In addition to Wi-Fi, you can use Bluetooth as a wireless network:
- We create a pair between PC and iPhone.
- On the device, click on "Create a pair", enter the code shown on the PC.
- We connect to the iPhone from the computer.
Instructions for Windows Phone
To distribute Wi-Fi from your phone to Windows based the following instruction is suitable:
- Open the panel " Quick Actions", Select" Hot spot "with a long tap (lingering on the window for 1-2 seconds).
- We select "All settings" and "Wireless networks".
- Go to the APN configuration item, enter data from the cellular operator, come up with a name and password.
- We save.
For Sumbian
On the this moment becoming less and less relevant, as the Sumbian platform goes into oblivion. To provide an Internet connection on gadgets, you can use various programs... For example, the Joikuspot application, which has very useful features:
- Internet connection via WLAN.
- The ability to provide multiple connections at once.
- Supports HTTS protocol with encryption.
- Choice of any suitable point for connection.
Possible problems
The most common problem is a malfunction external modem if it is used to connect. There are other factors that affect connectivity:
- Wrong set parameters networks. They need to be checked with the operator.
- Failure of the module. Wifi icon will gray... For replacement, it is recommended to contact a specialist DIY repair can make the situation worse.
- a lack of Money On account. If there is no regular HSPDA Internet, you will not be able to use a mobile phone instead of a router until the balance is replenished.
Conclusion
Setting up a hotspot on Android, Windows Phone and iOS allows you to use devices based on the above systems instead of a router. This is sometimes necessary when you need to provide a wireless connection on a PC or laptop, but no free network Wi-Fi to connect, or when traveling. The procedure is performed once, after which it is enough just to activate the modem mode and use the Internet.
The "Access Point" function, which is present on smartphones and tablets with the Android operating system, allows you to distribute Wi-Fi to several mobile devices and PC ( personal computers). The importance of this option can be appreciated if, for example, when leaving the city, you urgently need to access the network from a laptop, but only mobile phone... How to set up correctly this function Android?
What smartphones and tablets with Android have a modem mode and can distribute Wi-Fi to a computer and other gadgets
To be able to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi, you need a smartphone or tablet with Android (version 2.1 and higher) and an installed SIM card on which 3G / 4G mobile Internet is connected. The design of the device shouldprovide for Wi-Fi module with support for one of the protocols: 802.11b or 802.11g.
Similar protocols are installed in almost all gadgets manufactured after 2009, however, to obtain accurate information you should still refer to technical specification devices.
If there is support for the mobile Internet from the provider, but the phone does not go online, you need to make it initial setup... It involves the introduction of an APN address through which the built-in modem will gain access to The world wide web... Typically, the device asks for this address the first time it starts up. In case of problems with the setting, it is recommended to make a request to the operator and clarify the reasons.
The function of distributing Wi-Fi can also be used by owners of CDMA smartphones. In such phones, instead of SIM, there is a firmware with the saved settings of the provider.
How to set up a Wifi hotspot on your Android phone and tablet and turn it on
Customize mobile point access like this:
- Open the "Settings" menu of your smartphone or tablet, then click on "More" in the "Wireless networks" tab.
At the first stage, go to the "More" section in the "Wireless networks" section
- Select "Modem Mode" from the list of functions.
In the "More" section, go to the "Modem mode" subsection
- Customize the future Wi-Fi network: Set a password and encryption method for it to protect the device from unauthorized access by third parties. These parameters are set in the subsection "Configuring the Wi-Fi access point". Users of devices with Android have the opportunity to choose the mode of distribution of the Internet. There are several options: via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB connection.
To protect your smartphone from unwanted connections, it is better to set a password
- Change the network name (if desired).
- In the "Security" field, set the "WPA2-PSK" parameter. This method is more reliable than others in protecting against burglary using the brute-force method. Make sure that the device that will receive Wi-Fi supports the same encryption method beforehand. When distributing the Internet to an old device (manufactured before 2005), set the "WPA-PSK" parameter. In the "Password" field, enter verification code to connect.
- After specifying all the parameters, tap on "Save". Next, move the "Wi-Fi hotspot" slider to the active position and wait for the tethering mode on the phone to turn on. It should be borne in mind that this will disconnect the current Wi-Fi connection and begin to be consumed mobile traffic.
- To check if the modem is working, turn on wifi search on another device, find the distribution and connect by entering the previously invented password.
You can check if the distribution is working correctly by connecting the computer through the "Network Control Center"
On some outdated smartphones running on Android 2.x, instead of the Wi-Fi hotspot item, there may be another one - Mobile Wi-Fi router or Wi-Fi hotspot. They are one and the same, the principle of setting is the same.
Distribution of Wi-Fi from a mobile router refuses to turn on: possible errors and ways to fix them
If the network settings are correct, but there is still no Internet access, you need to check if data transmission is disabled. The slider is responsible for this function. Mobile networks"In the" Wireless networks "section.
If the connection to the network was successful, but the quality of the Internet leaves much to be desired, then, most likely, the smartphone works in 2G mode. To switch to 3G-4G, go to "Settings" - "Mobile networks" and manually select the required mode.
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 share Wi-Fi using an access point.
What is a Wi-Fi hotspot
A Wi-Fi access point is a station that allows multiple devices to access a wireless network. A gadget with the Android operating system can act as an access point. Device requirements:
If your smartphone or tablet does not support GSM / 3G, but works with OTG technology, that is, detects connected flash drives, you can connect a USB modem to it and use it as wireless hotspot access.
The modem communicates with the tablet via a cable using OTG technology
When turning on the access point, remember: distributing Wi-fi, you consume mobile traffic. If the tariff is not unlimited, track your balance after surfing the Internet. Also, an active access point increases battery drain.
How to distribute the Internet from a phone, smartphone or tablet
There are two ways to distribute Wi-fi from a smartphone or tablet - by standard means Android or using third party application. Please note - you can only distribute mobile traffic from the connectionGSM / 3G. Cannot configure the access point usingWi-fi network connection.
Setting up an Android device as a router
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 the mobile Internet is turned on and go to the gadget menu. Example for setting up LG G3, Android version 5.0:
You can turn on the mobile Internet (data transfer) using the menu item "Settings - Wireless networks - Mobile data".
On Android early versions to configure the access point:
After activating the connection, you will see the corresponding icon in the notification bar at the top of the screen.
It is enough to configure the access point once, for subsequent connections it will be enough to activate the function in the network settings or by pulling out the notification curtain 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 the settings Step 2: Select "Shared modem and networks" Step 3. Select the "Access point ..." menu Step 4. Create a Wi-fi access point Step 5. Configure the access point settings Step 6. Turn on the access point When reconnect no need to configure the access point
Application use
Use Wi-Fi sharing apps if your smartphone or tablet doesn't support standard settings. Notable programs: Osmino, mHotspot, MyPublicWiFi.
Customization Wi-fi connections using the Osmino program as an example:
The smartphone or tablet will go into tethering mode. To disable the access point, go to the application and click “Stop sharing”.
Photo Gallery: How to Enable Wi-Fi Sharing in Osmino App
Step 1. Download the application Step 2. Specify the network parameters and enable distribution Appears when you first start the program
Why does not the Internet turn on and does not work through an access point
By connecting the mobile Internet and activating the access point, the user may encounter difficulties. There are three reasons incorrect work Wi-fi access points.
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 software and try again.
Installed apps make changes to work operating system... Check your smartphone with antivirus and block malicious files... Use the Application Manager to find out which program has control rights network connections, and delete it. Then turn on the access point.
If the previous methods do not work, reset the gadget to factory settings. For this:
When you perform a factory reset, you will lose all data saved in the device's memory. Make a backup first.
Blocking the distribution of traffic over Wi-Fi can mobile operator... If you configured the access point on Android according to the instructions and fixed the errors described above, contact contact center with a request to check network settings and the presence of a lock.
