Today, there are many smartphones that differ in their range of functions and capabilities, photo and video quality, and memory capacity. However, any modern smartphone can be used as a guide to the world of the Internet. At the same time, you can access the global network both from the device itself and make it a modem for access through a computer or laptop.

Using a smartphone as a modem via USB

One way to use a smartphone as a modem is to connect it via a cable. It is best to use the original cable that was sold with the device. It will provide a more stable connection and fast work. If connecting in this way is the first time, then after connecting to a computer or laptop, the system will begin installing drivers. This process occurs automatically and does not require intervention in most cases. A notification will appear on your computer desktop indicating that the connection is ready for further work. If the drivers are not installed automatically, you will need to install the software yourself. This won't cause any difficulties. Download the necessary program You can go to the “Support” section of your device manufacturer’s website.

After activating this function, a USB connection mark will appear on the phone screen. On some phones, you need to click on this icon and select the desired items. The panel of your computer or laptop will also display the active connection, the name of which by default corresponds to your phone model. You need to select it and connect to the network. After all the manipulations you can use Mobile Internet on another device.

The significant advantages of this connection method are parallel charging of a mobile device, as well as more high speed Internet connection than using other connection methods. But the overall speed of loading pages on the Internet will still be much lower than usual. Also, you need to keep in mind that in this way you can only connect an android to operating system Windows. If you use an iPhone, then it can work correctly as a modem only when connected to a MacBook.

Using a smartphone as a modem via Wi-Fi

The simplest and most convenient way to distribute the Internet from a mobile device is to use it as a point Wi-Fi access.

To activate this mode you need to find and enable the “mobile hotspot” function in the smartphone settings:

This section also displays the point name and password required for connection. If desired, the password can be changed. On the connected device you need to find the desired network with the appropriate name and enter the password.

The advantages are ease of use and the ability to distribute the Internet to several devices at once. However, the Internet speed will be lower than when connected via USB and the device will discharge much faster.

Using a Samsung phone as a modem

When using a Samsung phone as a modem, you must follow this scheme:

• configure and activate mobile Internet on your smartphone;
• Connect the device to the computer using a cable. In a situation where the connection occurs for the first time, you must wait until the drivers are installed. A situation may arise when the driver is not found automatically. Then you will need to install special program Smart Switch. There is no need to launch it. It will help the computer detect the connected device;
• make settings on your smartphone: in the “connections” section, find the “modem and mobile hotspot” item and activate the “usb modem” tab;
• After the network connection icon appears on the screen, you can use the Internet.

If a connection error occurs, you need to check that the settings are correct or reboot the device and repeat all the steps again.

Conclusion

Using your phone as a modem can help in various life situations when Internet is required. This is a fairly common and popular method.

In smartphones Samsung Galaxy There are two great possibilities that you may not have thought of:

1. Using the "USB modem" function, you can distribute the Internet to your PC or laptop from your phone;
2. You can make your smartphone Wi-Fi router ohm

How to distribute the Internet from Samsung Galaxy as from a USB modem

Using, you can make it a USB modem and use the Internet on your PC. Unfortunately, you can only distribute the Internet from your phone to your PC, because the reverse operation is not available. In order to use this function you need:

1. Set up the Internet on your smartphone and enable data transfer (Internet);
2. Connect the device to PC with via USB, and wait until the drivers are installed, if they have not been installed before. After you have done everything, the following items should appear in the device manager:

They may be slightly different for you, but the main thing is that the drivers are installed to continue the settings.

1. Check the USB modem box and an icon will appear at the top;

1. At the end, a network connection icon will appear on your PC, and immediately after that you can use the Internet.

Advantages and disadvantages. The main advantages of this feature are that your smartphone is charged from a PC and the connection speed is faster than over Wi-Fi. The only disadvantage is that you can only use one PC, and if you use a non-original cable for connection, the connection speed may deteriorate.

How to distribute the Internet from Samsung Galaxy as from a Wi-fi router

You can distribute the Internet from your device to several others at once by creating a Wi-Fi access point and for this you need:

1. Set up the Internet on your smartphone and enable data transfer (Internet) on your device;
2. Next, go to “Settings” on your smartphone;
3. Next, go to the “Connections” tab. If you don’t have it, then just move on to the next point;
4. Select the “Modem or access point” or “Other networks” or “More” tab;

1. Go to the “Mobile Access Point” or “Mobile AP” tab;

1. Enable this feature and you will have a special icon;

1. Next, on your PC or laptop, connect to Wi-Fi called AndroidAP.

Advantages and disadvantages. After this, you can use your smartphone as a Wi-Fi router. One of the advantages is that you do not have to install drivers and you can connect about 10 devices at once. There are, of course, disadvantages, such as: low speed and quick discharge of the smartphone.

What to do if you need to get into world wide web from a PC, and you are in a place where there is no wired broadband Internet? Use your phone as a modem for your computer via USB. Let's look at how to do this.

How to make your phone a modem for your computer

Use your smartphone as a modem. Almost everyone has it. Operators provide good coverage of the area with 3G and 4G networks. The device comes with a special USB cable/microUSB. We will use it to connect a smartphone as a .

How to connect your phone to a computer instead of a modem

Connecting your phone as a modem to a computer using specialized software

Install EasyTether Lite. Download and install it for your phone and PC.
Perform the following sequence of actions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC;
2. If necessary, the system will install additional drivers;
3. On your smartphone, enable debugging mode (as described above);
4. On a PC, right-click on the program icon and select “Connect”.

What else to do if the computer does not see the phone’s USB modem

The reason is in the firmware, or system files damaged by viruses. What to do? Reset to factory settings.

Conclusion

We looked at what to do if the computer does not see the phone as a modem. Use the methods described above and you will succeed.

We arrived at the dacha and want to watch a movie on your laptop, but... wired internet No? Or maybe yours home provider Problems, but your PC still needs access to the network? There is a very simple way out - use your smartphone as a modem for your computer via USB or Wi-Fi.

How to use a smartphone as a modem

Any modern smartphone that has access to the Internet can become its source and distribute the network via Wi-Fi or wired. As a rule, gadgets already have suitable drivers for turning into an access point, and you only need to find the necessary parameters in the settings of your phone.

Important: When using mobile Internet, do not forget about traffic. If you often connect your gadget as a modem, go to unlimited tariff or an operator that offers a large gigabyte package. The quality and reliability of the connection will also depend on the Internet speed and the location of your provider’s towers.

How to connect an Android smartphone as a USB modem

When you connect your smartphone to your computer, a menu appears on the gadget’s desktop in which you can select the connection mode - charging or file transfer. USB tethering settings are hidden in your phone's settings and aren't set by default, so you'll have to find them manually.

As an example, we used a smartphone on Android 9 in the EMUI shell, but just in case, we gave the names of menu items in other versions of Android.

• Connect your phone to PC via USB. If this is a new device, wait until the drivers are installed.
• Open your smartphone's settings. In chapter " Wireless network» (“Network”), find the item “Modem mode” (“Modem and access point”).
• Activate the USB modem. A new network with Internet access will appear on your computer.

How to use a Samsung phone as a modem

To distribute the Internet, Samsung gadgets can use the Smart Switch (Kies) program. Install it on your smartphone and connect it to your PC. In the dispatcher Windows devices new equipment from Samsung will appear.

Next, in the smartphone settings, select the “Connections” tab - “Modem and access point” - “USB modem”.

After activation mobile modem A notification will appear on your computer that the Internet is available.

How to distribute Wi-Fi from a smartphone

Another way to use your phone as a modem is to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi. In we described in detail how to create an access point on an Android smartphone. Everything is very simple - on most models, just open the menu curtain and select the “Access Point” item.

• To set up Wi-Fi, go to the access point settings - to do this, tap on the function icon and hold it.
• Set the network name and password, and, if necessary, the encryption type.
• We also recommend setting a traffic limit that can be used when connecting to the network of your smartphone. We remind you that this is mobile (and often limited and expensive) Internet.
• In addition, you should set the maximum number of possible connected devices so that the network is not overloaded.

Important: In modem or access point mode, the smartphone discharges faster. Place the gadget on charge or connect it to a power bank while distributing the Internet.

Nowadays, constant access to the global network is necessary for many people. After all, this is one of the important conditions for a full and comfortable life in modern world, successful professional activity, quickly obtaining the necessary information, interesting pastime, and so on. But what should a person do if he finds himself in a place where there is no wired broadband Internet or USB modem, and he urgently needs to get to the World Wide Web from his computer?

Let's consider one of the options for solving this problem. Almost everyone now has smartphones. And this device may well help us as a modem for a personal computer, given the sufficient coverage of the area with a signal from 3G and 4G networks from mobile operators. Let's try to connect your smartphone to a PC via a USB port and set up an Internet connection.

Connecting your phone as a modem via USB

So we have Personal Computer with Windows 8 on board and a smartphone on Android based. You need to connect your phone to your PC via a USB port and use it to access the Internet. In other versions of Microsoft OS and on iOS devices, the actions will be similar, maintaining the overall logical sequence. The only additional device we need is a standard USB cable from a telephone charger or a similar one with identical connectors. Let's get started.

1. Turn on the computer. We are waiting for the operating system to fully load.
2. Open on your smartphone "Settings", where we need to make a few important changes.



3. On the system settings tab we find the section "Wireless network" and go to additional parameters by clicking on the button "More".



4. On the next page we are interested in "Hot spot", that is, an access point. Tap on this line.



5. In Android devices, there are three options for creating an access point: via Wi-Fi, with using Bluetooth and the Internet we need now via USB. We move to the desired tab with a familiar icon.



6. Now it’s time to physically connect your smartphone to your computer via USB using the appropriate cable.
7. On mobile device move the slider to the right, turning on the function "Internet via USB". Please note that when activated public access To mobile network It will be impossible to get into the phone's memory on the computer.



8. Windows starts automatic installation drivers for smartphone. This process takes a few minutes. We are waiting for it to finish.



9. A message appears on the smartphone screen indicating that the personal hotspot is enabled. This means that we did everything right.



10. Now all that remains is to configure new network according to your criteria, for example, access network printers and other devices.



11. The task was successfully completed. You can enjoy full access to the global network. Ready!

Disabling modem mode

After you no longer need to use your phone as a modem for your computer, you need to disconnect the USB cable and the enabled function on your smartphone. In what order is it best to do this?

As you can see, configure Internet access for your computer via mobile phone using a USB cable is quite simple. The main thing is not to forget to control your traffic consumption, because the tariffs of mobile operators can differ radically from the offers of wired Internet providers.