how to connect wifi to computer using a smart phone

gamingawan

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is there anyway i could use the WiFi on my computer using a smart phone like it could function as a WiFi router
thanks in advance
 

gamingawan

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i mean can i use the mobile as a wifi router so that i could use my broadband on my computer
 

Alexizzle2

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Some smartphones have a WiFi hotspot function. To be clear, a router is a type of WiFi hotspot. With the WiFi hotspot function on the phone enabled, any device that can connect to WiFi (computer, tablet, etc) should be able to connect directly to the phone as well. Once connected, you can use the internet on the computer as normal, although it may be a bit slower than a router.

Keep in mind:
-Not all phones have a WiFi hotspot function
-You need a mobile data data plan to use the WiFi hotspot function
-Using a WiFi hotspot function on a phone can use up your data very quickly, so be sure you have an unlimited data plan if you plan to connect your computer often
-A phone acting as a WiFi hotspot does not have the same range as a conventional router (Eg. a router's signal could go across several rooms, but a phone's WiFi hotspot signal usually is limited to a few feet.)

If you want, you can tell me what exactly what phone and mobile plan you have, as well as what type of computer and operating system you have, and I'll be happy to walk you through the steps of getting the connection established and ready to use :)
 


But it sounds like the goal is to connect the phone to his home wifi and then have the phone act as an extender, the 'hotspot' shares your cell data connection not your home wifi. But the way both posts are worded is vague and ambiguous.
 

Alexizzle2

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Hmm.. seems strange. Why would anyone want to do that? Seems counterproductive to me; Even if it were possible, all OP would accomplish is a slower connection...