To increase Internet speed we always use faster net connection like 3G/4G in our mobile. Everyone wants to reach the goal by speed up their work. As like, no one like a slow connection. If you have one Android mobile and a computer then you must have to download the PC suite or buy a Data card to use the mobile internet. Probably, exchanging SIM in between Mobile and Data card is an irritating work.
By using two SIM, one for mobile and one for Dongle would increase our data cost. It is better to use mobile internet both in mobile and computer. To overcome from this changing task, mobile tethering service is given in every Android handset.
Tethering is used to connect one device to another for sharing Internet connection or treat like a modem. Android 2.3 and higher version offer 3 ways to share an Android’s Internet; over WI-FI, Bluetooth or USB cable. Let’s know how to use them.
Share over Wi-Fi
If Internet connection shared over Wi-Fi is called as Wi-Fi Hotspot. This one is very popular among other tethering services. You can share the Internet not only with PC, but also every Wi-Fi enabled devices. Let’s enable this on your device.
Step-1:
In your Android’s Settings, navigate to “WIRELESS & NETWORKS >> More…”. Here you’ll see an option like Tethering/Portable hotspot/Personal hotspot as according to mobile manufacturer. Click on it.
Step-2:
After that identify Wi-Fi hotspot and enable it. You can also set up a password in Hotspot Setting option. You are done! Now you can access the Internet data in any Wi-Fi enabled device.
Share over Bluetooth
Bluetooth is an old technique, which generally used to transfer multimedia files among two Bluetooth enabled devices. This only works between a mobile/tablet with a computer. This is helpful for a distance place.
Step-1:
In Tethering section enable “Bluetooth tethering”. You are done the job from Android section.
Step-2:
Now time to setup in Computer.
- First turn on your Computer’s Bluetooth.
- Then go to Control Panel and click on “Devices and Printers”.
- Now Right-Click on your Mobile name and select Connect Using >> Access point.
- You are successfully connected your device’s Internet with computer.
Share over USB
A USB can transfer data faster than a Bluetooth. You can choose USB tethering instead of Bluetooth. Let’s configure your device and computer to share Internet via USB.
Step-1:
Connect your Android device with a suitable USB cable in your computer.
Step-2:
- As like previous setting, enable USB tethering by going Tethering section of your Android.
- After that your PC will automatically install drivers and connect to Internet.
May be Bluetooth and USB tethering will not work in Windows XP, but working fine in Windows 7 and 8. If tethering facility available in your mobile then try now and share your problems regarding to this.