If it so happened that you are left without the Internet, and under the hand you have a smartphone with mobile internet, then there is a solution. Modern mobile phones are equipped with three network transmission function as a modem: via Bluetooth, the wireless network Wi Fi, as well as by means of a USB connection. Of course, this will be a bit slower Internet high speed, as the resolution of the phone's ability is much lower. However, you can safely download your mail, view photos and pictures, use social networks. To learn how to use all three methods in the case, read this article.
How to use your phone as a Wi Fi modem
You can easily distribute a wireless Internet network, if your phone is connected to the mobile Internet. Take care not to use too much bandwidth, or you will overpay for the operator's services.
- Open the tray device, swipe down on the screen. Among the many icons you will see the top - gear. Click on it to bring up the settings menu.
- In phone settings, select "access point and modem".
This is where you will see all three ways to network online:
- Mobile hotspot Wi Fi distributes all devices around.
- Bluetooth requires the obligatory presence of this function on the receiving apparatus.
- USB modem transmits through the network cable.
Select the first point.
- First of all, you need to enable this feature. To do this, drag the slider at the top of the screen until it receives the value "Enabled".
- Now you can customize the name of their terms, the password for her and some other functions.
- Click on the name of the device to record your own. This name will be seen all around, when turn on Wi Fi network on their mobile or computer.
- The string below indicates the password. It is necessary that unfamiliar people are connected to your network. Enter a simple, but reliable code.
- Please note that in the upper right corner there is the "Options" menu. If you want to make a ban on connecting some devices to your device, then click on it.
- Select the "Allowed Devices" string.
- Now you can add trusted users through the "Add" button and turn on the slider. Then only these people will be able to connect to you.
- In order not to exhaust all traffic reserves on the mobile Internet, set the limit. For example, if you have 10 GB per month, then install the threshold for 8 GB and you will know when you should turn off the modem on the phone.
- Go back to the smartphone settings and select the "Usage of Data" item.
- In the column "Mobile data restriction" you can install your threshold. Thus, the use of wireless Internet will not cause any discomfort.
How to use the phone as a modem via Bluetooth
This method is not particularly convenient, as you should always keep the phone next to the computer. On a computer, in turn, the correct drivers must be installed to work.
- Go to the section "Point Access and Modem" menu, turn on the slider near the word Bluetooth modem. This option is not configured, the internet distribution will start immediately.
- Apply the device to a laptop or computer, and turn on them Bluetooth. Communication will occur.
How to use the phone as a USB modem
You will need a USB cord that goes in the configuration to the phone or joins the charger. In this way, you can hand out any kind of connection to the Internet that is on your phone.
Turn on the slider in the USB modem point and connect the phone to the computer with a USB cable. You do not need to do anything, just wait until the device drivers are installed, and the network will turn on.