Many users of Android devices have at least once had a question: are devices suitable for work as routers that were not intended for this at all. This happens in cases when the gadget has already been purchased, but there is no wireless router at home, but there is a modem permanently connected to a laptop or desktop computer. The use of such devices for distributing the Internet is possible, and it does not pose any difficulties. You can read about how to distribute from a laptop Windows 8 here. This essay will detail the question of how to distribute Wi-Fi from a laptop Windows 7 to Android.
Necessary preparations
Before performing any manipulations, you need to clean the system on both devices from viruses, make sure that the laptop radio module is working fully, and all the necessary software is installed for it. Also, the connection with the source of the World Wide Web should not interfere with anything.
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How to distribute the Internet from a laptop
To perform this kind of action, special utilities are required. Consider the main programs for connecting a laptop and Android via Wi-Fi:
- The first one is called VirtualRouterPlus. You can download it on the official website. It is very easy to use the program. After downloading and launching, 3 tabs will be available. In the first, you must specify the name of the network, in the second – the password, in the third (here the main thing is not to make a mistake) – the device from which the distribution will take place (laptop or computer). After pressing 'Forward' the laptop will turn into a full-fledged router.
- The second is SwitchVirtualRouter. Another absolutely free application that is available here. A very simple and functional program. It is written to startup and runs every time the computer is turned on. Displays all devices currently connected.
- The third utility is WiFiCreator. Link to the developer site. The operation of the application is not much different from the above options, the Russian language and some additional options are available. Runs as administrator.
- The fourth and last program in our review, with which it is possible to distribute the Internet from a laptop via Wi-Fi to Android. It has advanced functionality, but during installation you need to be very careful, otherwise you can put a lot of unnecessary things that the application offers.
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How to distribute Wi-Fi from a laptop to Android: Video
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Some nuances
The above discussed how to create an access point on a laptop. But few people know how to open access to the Wi-Fi network on Android. This is very easy to do, especially in recent shell iterations. No additional utilities are needed. Only the presence of a mobile Internet is required.
To make an access point from an Android gadget, you need to go to Settings, select the 'More' item. The Wireless Networks tab and the Hotspot option will appear.
After activating it, the tablet or phone will distribute the Internet.
The point password can be found when activating this function.
In the process, you can change the name and access cipher.