A Wi-Fi access point, also called a wireless access point, is a device that acts as a router that is used to create a wireless Wi-Fi network. In other words, having a Wi-Fi access point, we have the ability to connect to the Internet.

What is necessary

You should know that in order to distribute Wi-Fi from an Android device, you need a smartphone or tablet running on the Android operating system. In turn, it must have two network standards, such as a 3G (GSM) or 4G (LTE) interface and a Wi-Fi modulator. Today, almost any smartphone or tablet has the necessary components. But you should know that not every smartphone or tablet may be suitable. There are phones without a Wi-Fi modulator and tablets without a 3G (GSM) or 4G (LTE) interface. Therefore, before you start creating a hotspot, make sure that your phone is technically suitable.

How to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on Android and distribute the Internet

After we have made sure that our Android device is suitable for technical parameters and has Internet access, let's start creating an access point. In this article, as an example, consider the Lenovo A536 smartphone.

Keep in mind, the password 87654321 is given as an example in this article. You can set any password. And you should know that the length of the password for protecting WPA 2 must be at least 8 characters.

After entering the network name and password, return to the fourth window (fourth paragraph of the instructions) and make sure that the slider on "WLAN access point" is in the right, on position. If it is disabled, then you should enable it.

Note: If you want to connect a computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2, you will need to select WPA PSK security. Because Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not compatible with WPA 2 PSK security!

How to disable distribution

To disable the access point, in the "Mobile Internet distribution" menu, move the "WLAN access point" slider to the left:

The position of the slider in the left position means that the access point is disabled

Note: the next time you create an access point, you will not need to configure the access point again, it will be enough to turn it on.

So we learned how to distribute the Internet using your smartphone. The names of some items may differ depending on the Android version and smartphone model, but the principle is the same everywhere.

Possible connection problems

Consider common problems and their solutions related to creating an access point:

• Cannot assign a password to the hotspot

Most likely you have used less than eight characters. They require a minimum of eight.

• Can't connect to hotspot from another device

You may have entered the wrong password. Recheck and try again.

• The phone is connected to a hotspot, but the Internet is slow or not working

Make sure that the device on which the access point was created has Internet access and is in the network coverage area, and the connected devices are not too far from the access point.

• Hotspot turns off by itself

Most likely this is due to the fact that no device is connected to the access point. When inactive for a certain time, our hotspot will automatically turn off. The idle time can be set in the access point settings.

Many users are faced with a problem when an Android phone or tablet starts acting up. It seems that nothing happened that could cause a malfunction, but it does not work as it should.

For example, the device has problems with the fact that it does not turn on or the distribution of the Internet does not work correctly by means of turning on the wi-fi access point. The reason for this may be:

1st: Software failure- i.e. the problem is a software glitch

2nd: hardware failure- i.e. the problem lies in the "hardware" (i.e. - replacement or restoration of spare parts of the gadget is required)

However, do not rush to get upset - in 90% of cases with problems wifi hotspot working Android smartphone or tablet is to blame software failure, which you can fix on your own.

Fixing a software bug:

Method 1. Pretty simple - go to "settings", find there "backup and reset" in which you choose full reset settings to delete all data. Be careful, using this method often turns out to be effective, but it entails deleting all photos, contacts, passwords, music, games, videos and, in general, all information stored on your smartphone or tablet. Therefore, first save everything you need by connecting the gadget to your computer. If this method does not suit you, or if the problem persists after it, see Method 2.

Method 2.

Method 3.

Changing the device software, or, as it is also called "flashing". This method, as a rule, requires certain skills and is solved by contacting the Service Center. For the independent implementation of this task, you need to contact the manufacturer's website of your device, download the utilities necessary for the firmware and the firmware itself, and then reinstall it on your gadget.

If none of the methods brought results, unfortunately, you will have to contact the Service Center to repair your tablet or smartphone.

The Wi-Fi hotspot on the smartphone or tablet does not turn on. The phone does not distribute the Internet, what to do and how to treat?

Viewing browser pages and editing documents is more convenient from a laptop than from a smartphone or tablet. Use your Android gadget as a wireless modem to set up and distribute Wi-Fi using a hotspot.

What is a Wi-Fi hotspot

Wi-Fi hotspot - a station that provides access to multiple devices to a wireless network. A gadget with the Android operating system can act as an access point. Device requirements:

• the presence of a Wi-fi module;
• the presence of a GSM / 3G module.

If your smartphone or tablet does not support GSM / 3G, but works with OTG technology, that is, it detects connected flash drives, you can connect a USB modem to it and use it as a wireless access point.

The modem interacts 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 the state of the balance after working on the Internet. Also, an active hotspot increases battery consumption.

How to distribute the Internet from a phone, smartphone or tablet

There are two ways to distribute Wi-fi from a smartphone or tablet - using standard Android tools or using a third-party application. Please note - you can only distribute mobile traffic from the connectionGSM/3G. Unable to set up an access point usingWi-fi network connection.

Setting up an Android device as a router

The 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. Setting example LG G3, Android version 5.0:

1. Open the menu item "Settings - Networks".
2. Select "Shared modem and networks - Wi-fi hotspot".
3. Click "Create Wi-Fi Hotspot"
4. Set the name of the access point - this is how it will be displayed when searching from other devices.
5. Select the degree of network security - WPA PSK for connecting computers on Windows XP SP2 or WPA2 PSK for connecting Windows XP SP3 and other systems.
6. Set a password longer than 8 characters.
7. Set the maximum number of users that can connect to the access point at the same time.
8. Go back and activate the hotspot by dragging the slider.

You can enable mobile Internet (data transfer) using the menu item "Settings - Wireless networks - Mobile data".

On Android earlier versions, to set up an access point:

1. Go to "Settings - Wireless networks".
2. Select "More" or "Next".
3. Select "Tethering and Access Point" or "Mobile AP".
4. Then make the settings according to the instructions above.

After activating the connection, you will see the corresponding icon in the notification bar at the top of the screen.

It is enough to set up an 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 Settings Step 2: Select "Tethering & Network Sharing" Step 3. Select "Access Point..." menu Step 4. Create Wi-Fi Hotspot Step 5. Configure Access Point Settings Step 6. Enable Hotspot When reconnecting no need to configure hotspot

Application usage

Use applications for sharing Wi-Fi access if your smartphone or tablet does not support the standard settings. Notable programs: Osmino, mHotspot, MyPublicWiFi.

Setting up a Wi-fi connection using the Osmino program as an example:

1. Download the app from the Play Store and open it.
2. Enter a network name, set a password, and click Share.

The smartphone or tablet will switch to modem mode. To disable the hotspot, go to the application and click "Stop Sharing".

Photo gallery: how to enable Wi-Fi sharing in the Osmino app

Step 1. Download the application Step 2. Specify the network settings and turn on the distribution Appears when you start the program for the first time

Why the Internet does not 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 why a Wi-fi hotspot does not work correctly.

• blocking the connection by an antivirus program;
• the impact of a downloaded application or virus on the network;
• OS error.

An antivirus that protects your smartphone in real time can block network connections. Go to the application, turn off the firewall and activate the access point. If there is no connection, uninstall your antivirus program and try again.

Installed applications make changes to the operation of the operating system. Check your smartphone with an antivirus and block malicious files. Use the Application Manager to find out which program has control rights and remove it. Then turn on the hotspot.

If the previous methods don't work, reset your gadget to factory settings. For this:

1. Go to the Options menu.
2. Select "General - Backup and Reset".
3. Click Reset Settings.

By performing a factory reset, you will lose all data stored in the device memory. Create a backup beforehand.

A mobile operator can block the distribution of traffic over Wi-Fi. If you set up an access point on Android according to the instructions and eliminated the errors described above, contact the contact center with a request to check the network settings and blocking.

First of all, I propose to understand what is an access point? This is the most common network router, exactly the same as for home Internet, only it works on Wi-FI wireless frequencies.

What you need for an access point on ANDROID

Of course, a device running the Android operating system with mobile Internet and wi-fi. But not all tablets have 3g support (access to the Internet through a mobile operator), but if your device has usb or mini-usb connectors, you can connect an external modem. We figured it out - let's move on =)

How to create a hotspot on Android

In fact, there is nothing complicated in creating an access point. First of all, go to the settings of your tablet or phone and find the "Wireless networks" tab and open the "More" item, then "Tethering mode"
We see the following window:

How to set up a hotspot on Android

• First of all, activate the access point
• In the window that appears, come up with a name for your point, it will be displayed while searching for wireless networks (for example - Innovazione)
• Next, we configure security there are three points - NO, WPA PSK, WPA2 PSK.
• No - it means your access point will be without protection and password, in other cases you need to set a password to connect to your wireless network.

Of course, it is better to create a secure connection with a complex password so that strangers cannot connect and use your Internet, because in our country mobile traffic is not yet quite cheap.
By the way, it is better that you have more mobile traffic, and even better UNLIMITED - only then you can enjoy the access point on ANDROID without restrictions. If you have any questions during the process

Using your Android smartphone as a source of Internet access on a computer or tablet is, of course, less preferable than a cable or Wi-Fi from a router, but there are times when setting up a hotspot on your smartphone can really come in handy.

For example, if your ISP is having internet problems, having a hotspot can save you if you have an important job to do, or if you just can't live without memes anymore. 😉

In this article, we're going to take a look at creating an Android Wi-Fi hotspot, i.e. a mobile hotspot that uses your Android phone.

Attention: Not all plans allow you to use a free Wi-Fi hotspot. Please check with your operator.

Setting up mobile hotspot on Android

There is nothing complicated here. By the way, if you have stock Android or something similar, you would probably notice the “Hotspot” button on your device. Especially since it landed in the Quick Settings section of the notification shade.

While the button in quick settings is the quickest and easiest way to turn your mobile hotspot on and off on Android, you'll want to set everything up before using it.

1. Navigate to your main system settings.
2. Click the "More" button
3. Open "Tethering and hotspot mode"
4. Click Mobile Hotspot Settings.

Enter network name. It is also called SSID, and it will be visible to everyone around.

Select security type. WPA2 PSK is highly recommended, but you may choose not to select it at all if you just want to share Internet with someone nearby.

Now enter password. This is the password you'll need to enter on all your other devices, and share with friends and family if you ever let them connect.

Great news: the hard part is over, now all you have to do is turn on your hotspot. You can do it right here in the settings, or you can use the button in the notification bar.

Make a hotspot through the app

There are plenty of great apps in the Google Play Store that you can use to do the same. But keep in mind that starting with Android 4.2, Google changed its security policy on this issue, which makes it difficult to use applications without root access. To properly configure Wi-Fi hotspots, it's best to use Andoid's built-in features.

It is also important to remember about security when using a Wi-Fi hotspot. You trust the hotspot that you have created for yourself, but if you connect to other networks, we advise you to take a closer look at a VPN.

Completion

OK it's all over Now! This is how you create an android hotspot. As we mentioned at the beginning, the best and easiest way to do this is to use Android's built-in tools. But some of you will find it uncomfortable.

Do any of you have other methods you prefer to use? Let us know about it in the comments!

Smartphones can not only receive a high-speed connection, but also distribute a signal. Given that mobile Internet services are now inexpensive, this is a good option to use it on a laptop or other equipment through a mobile device.

Modern mobile Internet is no worse than a home network

Depending on the operating system, there are different ways to turn your smartphone into a hotspot. Let's look at how to do this on models running Android, iOS, Windows, find out what application is needed for Nokia branded equipment.

Not all Android-based equipment can distribute the Internet, so make sure that your phone has GSM / 3G and, of course, a Wi-Fi module. Turning such a device into a modem that will distribute the connection is quite simple.

This is done in the following way:

• Go to the settings menu, select the “Wireless networks” section.
• Open the "More ..." tab and click on the line "Tethering mode".
• Select the “Access Point” section, in the window that appears, open the settings for this parameter.
• A window will appear for creating a new connection, where you enter a name for the network under which it will be displayed in the list, set a password and specify the type of its encryption.
• Save your changes and return to the "Access Point" menu to activate this way of working.

Now you can use your phone as a router to which you can connect from various equipment. Subsequently, you do not need to re-configure the settings, you just need to enable the "Access Point" line.

You can also keep track of who is using your Wi-Fi - a list will appear in the "Tethering Mode" window. Additionally, the Android platform provides a speed limit function, which is enabled as follows:

• Open the Bandwidth Usage window.
• Enable the bandwidth throttling string.

Applications

There are special programs that turn a smartphone into an access point, for example, FoxFi or Wi-Fi Tethering. There is also a Tethering Widget utility that works like a widget. What are they needed for? If you often use a mobile device to distribute a signal, it is not very convenient to activate this way of working through the settings every time, but the presence of a special icon in the menu greatly simplifies the process.

Tethering mode on iOS platform

To distribute an Internet connection on an iOS device, do the following:

• In the settings, go to the "Cellular" section.
• Turn on the line "Modem mode".
• Enter the necessary data to connect, create a password.
• In the future, the Wi-Fi point will be displayed on other equipment under the name iPhone.

Creating an Access Point on Windows Phone

On equipment running Windows 8, you can configure the distribution of the connection as follows:

• In the smartphone settings, open the "Internet Sharing" section.
• Turn on the sharing mode, after which, if necessary, you can change the network settings - its name or password.

This is all! As you can see, in this operating system, enabling modem mode is very simple and easy. It is worth clarifying that the maximum number of equipment that can simultaneously connect to the phone is no more than 8 units.

JoikuSPot application for Nokia phones

To make an access point on the models of this manufacturer, you will need the JoikuSPot program, which is available in the free and paid version. Download it and do the following:

• Launch the application and confirm the request to allow external devices to connect to the Internet.
• In the list that appears, select an access point, wait until the program creates a connection based on it with the name JoikuSPot.

• After turning on the network in the main menu of the application, you will see its name, the "Stop" button if you want to stop the connection, and the item "Buy the full version ..." when using the free version.
• The second tab of the menu shows information about the connected equipment, the third - general data about the program.

Note!

1. When using the utility, the smartphone consumes a large amount of energy, respectively, the battery runs out faster.
2. The more equipment connected to the network at the same time, the slower the Internet speed.

As you can see, setting up your phone to work in modem mode is quite simple, no matter what operating system is installed on it. The ability to use mobile Internet on other equipment via Wi-Fi is practical and useful to every user, especially if there are no other ways to connect to the network.

An access point is a device that provides wireless Internet access to other devices that are nearby. An access point can be a variety of 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 a Samsung Android smartphone

First, let's look at the access point settings using the example of a Samsung smartphone. The first thing to do is open the Android settings and go to the "Other networks" section, which is located on the "Connections" tab.

After that, you will see the settings associated with the modem and access point. Here you need to activate the function "Portable hotspot"

After that, the access point is already working and can be used with a standard password and network name. But, if necessary, you can customize it. To do this, open the "Portable hotspot" section that you just activated.

Under the Portable Hotspot section, you will see a Settings button.

After clicking on the “Settings” button, the main settings of the access point will open in front of you. Here you can change the name of the access point (network SSID), the method of traffic encryption, and also enable the hidden access point mode.

After making the necessary changes, click the "Save" button.

In addition, on smartphones from Samsung, it is possible to configure a list of allowed devices. In this case, only the devices you select will be able to access your hotspot. To use this feature, you need to return to the "Portable hotspot" section and click on the name of your hotspot at the very top of the screen.

After that, a pop-up window will appear in which you can select 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 image of the plus sign.

After adding this data, the device will be able to connect to your mobile hotspot.

How to set up a hotspot on an Android smartphone with a standard interface

If you have an Android smartphone with a standard interface, without any shells from the manufacturer, then setting up an 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 "Wi-Fi hotspot" function (check the box next to this function).

Everything, after that the access point will work. If necessary, you can customize it. To do this, open the "Setting up a Wi-Fi access point" section.

After that, a pop-up menu will appear in which you can set up a hotspot on your Android smartphone.

Here you can enter the name of the access point (network name), password, and select the method of traffic encryption. after making the access point settings, they must be saved by pressing the corresponding button.