Share Internet from Laptop to Phone: Setting Up a Wi-Fi Hotspot on Your Laptop
- Download and install the latest version of Connectify Hotspot on your PC or laptop.
- Give your Hotspot a Name (SSID) and Password.
- Press the ‘Start Hotspot’ button to share your Internet connection.
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Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot. For Share my Internet connection from, choose the Internet connection you want to share. Select Edit > enter a new network name and password > Save. Turn on Share my Internet connection with other devices.
Here’s how:
- Make sure your device is connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to share and go to Settings, Network and Internet (it might be called Connections depending on your device), then Wi-Fi.
- Tap on the cog next to your Wi-Fi network.
- Tap the Share icon on the right and you should see a QR code on the screen.
You can share your Internet access by connecting your laptop with a non-wireless computer. First, you need to connect your laptop with the other computer by using a standard Ethernet cable. You can then share your Internet connection.
Generally, it is easy to connect PC internet to mobile using USB. All you need to do connect it with a USB cable and then enable USB tethering to get an internet connection to your mobile.
Open System Preferences > Sharing > check Internet Sharing on the left. On the right, expand the drop-down menu next to Share your connection from: and select the connection you want to share. You can share Internet connections from Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or even iPhone USB.
How do I connect my Wi-Fi to another phone?
Sharing a connection this way is called tethering or using a hotspot. Some phones can share Wi-Fi connection by tethering.
Connect another device to your phone’s hotspot
- On the other device, open that device’s list of Wi-Fi options.
- Pick your phone’s hotspot name.
- Enter your phone’s hotspot password.
- Click Connect.
Share Internet from Laptop to Phone: Setting Up a Wi-Fi Hotspot on Your Laptop
- Download and install the latest version of Connectify Hotspot on your PC or laptop.
- Give your Hotspot a Name (SSID) and Password.
- Press the ‘Start Hotspot’ button to share your Internet connection.
Using QR Codes
As for now, it’s available on all phones running Android 10, followed by Samsung devices running OneUI. If you’ve got one, go to the WiFi settings, tap the WiFi network you’re connected to and click the Share button. It’ll then show you the QR code to be scanned to share the internet with other people.
You can build connection between phone and PC just by scanning a QR code.
- Connect Android and PC to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Visit “airmore.net” on your PC browser to load a QR code.
- Run AirMore on Android and click “Scan to connect” to scan that QR code. Then they’ll be connected successfully.
Sharing your PC Internet without using a WiFi Router:
1) Navigate to your Windows Settings and click on the globe-shaped icon which says “Network & Internet“. 2) Tap on the “Mobile Hotspot” tab in your Network Settings. 3) Configure your Hotspot by giving it a new name and a strong password.
How can I use my PC Internet on my Android phone via USB?
Connect the USB cable that shipped with your phone to your computer, then plug it into the phone’s USB port. Next, to configure your Android device for sharing mobile internet: Open Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering. Tap the USB tethering slider to enable it.
Most Android phones can share mobile data through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.You can use your phone’s mobile data to connect another phone, tablet, or computer to the internet. Sharing phone’s data this way is called tethering or using a hotspot.
How can I connect my PC with Wi-Fi?
In Windows 10
- Select the Network or Wifi icon in the notification area.
- In the list of networks, choose the network that you want to connect to, and then select Connect.
- Type the security key (often called the password).
- Follow additional instructions if there are any.
Can you hotspot Wi-Fi?
Sharing a connection this way is called tethering or using a hotspot. Some phones can share Wi-Fi connection by tethering. Most Android phones can share mobile data by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB. Important: Some mobile operators limit or charge extra for tethering.
Why my laptop is not connecting to Mobile Hotspot?
Open Mobile Hotspot settings on your PC. Press Win+I to open Settings and go to Network and Internet.Identify your mobile hotspot adapter, right-click and go to Properties. Open the Sharing tab and uncheck “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.”
How to share Data network via Bluetooth?
- Go to Personal Hotspot>Other sharing mode, turn on Share network via Bluetooth;
- Connect your phone to another device via Bluetooth;
- Go to Bluetooth interface of your phone on another device, turn on Access network. Then the device can use your data network to surf the Internet.
Is it possible to hack wifi password?
For very little money, a hacker can rent a cloud computer and most often guess your network’s password in minutes by brute force or using the powerful computer to try many combinations of your password. Your home Wi‑Fi network can easily be broken into if you have a weak password.
How do I connect to WIFI without password or WPS?
Open “Wi-Fi Settings” on Android 10+. Scroll to the bottom of the “Accent Point” list. In the “Add Network” row, tap the “scan icon” on the right side.
DPP and Wi-Fi Easy Connect™ Features:
- The connection uses WPA3 security.
- The connection helps Wi-Fi devices connect to the router without using an SSID and password.