Internet is like oxygen; an non-negotiable element to have a quality life. That is why technological advances are currently based on a principle of accessibility; The goal is that more and more people have access to it. That is why today we can share WiFi from any device to allow anyone around us to access the network.
This function of computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and others are very useful since they also allow you to expand your possibilities. If you need work or leisure to connect to the internet on your computer and you don’t have an ethernet or wireless connection, you can activate the WiFi zone of your mobile phone to use some of the megabytes of your data plan.
In this article we will show you how to share Wi-Fi from any device and thus be able to give internet to other computers. You will learn how to do it in the main operating systems, so you don’t have a problem when you have to do it from any interface.
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In this section we will explain how you can perform the process from a computer, using Windows 10, 7, 8 and 8.1, as well as from Mac in a very practical way. With this you can control with whom you share your connection only by providing the password with whoever you want.
Using the Windows 10 PC
With the latest updates that Windows 10 has made, it is much simpler to share internet connection via WiFi from your computer, so below we will detail how you can do it in a simple way.
- The first thing you should do is go to “Start”> “Settings”> “Networks and Internet” and click on “Zone with mobile wireless coverage”.
- Now, in the tab “Share my internet connection” you will have to select the connection from which you will enter the network.
- Later you will have to activate the option where it says “Share my Internet connection with other devices”.
- To connect to that WiFi point you will have to go to the “WiFi Options” , find out the name of that network, choose it and select a password.
In Windows 7, 8 and 8.1
In these versions the process is more complicated, to establish a connection to the WWW via WiFi you have to use third-party applications, one of them is “Virtual Router” , which is responsible for building a wireless local network from its wired network. With this free tool we will show you step by step what you should do.
It should be noted that this process is for those people who do not have a WiFi router in their home, and as we have said, this is essential to link connectivity with other equipment.
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- The first thing will be to download and open the “Virtual Router” application.
- Then you must add a network name, a password and start the connection .
- Later, from the WiFi settings of the devices you will see the name of the network to be able to enter it.
- Now you will only have to access and connect to enjoy the service .
From a Mac computer
Surely you will wonder, can I also do it from my Mac computer? The truth is that if, you can set it as a source and connect the iPhone, iPad or any device with WiFi receiver.
First step:
- The first thing you should do is go to the desktop main of your Mac computer and click on the Apple logo menu. >
- Then you should go to “In System Preferences.”
- Finally, you will have to access “Share”.
Second step:
Now what you need to do is configure “the bridge” , which is the one that tries to share data but using the network cable.
- First you have to choose the name of your computer.
- Then in the menu where the options come out you have to press “Share internet”.
- Then, in the “Share internet from” tab you will have to check your option.
- Later in the option that comes out and says “With other computers via” , choose permitted via Wi-Fi ”.
How to use a mobile phone as a router and share Wi-Fi connection Fi?
In this section you will discover how to use your mobile as a router to share connection to any other device. So if you run out of WWW link and want to continue browsing on your computer, you can do it without problems .
On an Android mobile phone to another
Now you will know how you can use your Android to share WiFi connection but this time with Mac or PC computers, so check step by step to achieve it easily. Although this function can also be done if you want to do it with another mobile.
- The first thing you should do is go to the “Settings” of your phone and press the consequeMásrd.
- Then you must enter “Anchoring to network and WiFi zone”. To make this possible, you will have to activate the “Create Wi-Fi hotspot” option.
- Then, you will have to search for your device among the available networks and enter the password. This way you can use your megabytes and share the internet.
From the iPhone cellphone
You can share your connection on your iPhone device from the tools that your mobile device incorporates, for that you have to enter the settings option. You can do this when you do not have access to a stable connection, since this way you can use it as if it were a router with another device. You will have two methods to do it and we will present it to you below.
- Go to the “Settings” tab and access it.
- Then you must go to the “General” option followed from “Mobile data.”
- Touch “Share Internet” and slide the button to activate it.
By Bluetooth
One method you can apply to connect is with the Bluetooth of your device. You have to keep in mind that this option consumes more battery in the equipment than the WiFi, for that reason it will be necessary that you have a charger at hand to be able to use it in case it is necessary. You must make sure you always have it activated.
- On the iPad “Settings”> “Bluetooth”> “Internet Sharing”. Confirm the code that appears and click “Link to both devices.”
- On the Mac, select the “Apple”> “System Preferences”> “Bluetooth” menu. Select the device that gives “Internet Sharing”> “Connect ” and follow the instructions.
- On the Windows PC, click on the “Bluetooth” icon in the notification area. Choose “Add a Bluetooth device” and follow the instructions on the screen.
Via USB
To be able to execute the process using this option only you will have to have a USB cable near and follow a series of steps.
- First of all you should do connect both devices with the USB cable.
- Just recognize the device you have to click on “Trust this computer ” and proceed to activate network sharing on your mobile
- Enter “ Network and Wi-Fi Zone Anchorage ” and activate “ Anchoring of USB ”.
- Next, from your computer you will have to access the “ Windows Network and Sharing Center ” or “ System Preferences ” > “Network” and “iPhone USB” on Mac.
- Then check if the connection was properly established .
Better applications and programs to transfer megabytes and share internet between mobile phones
Sure you have wondered if there are applications and programs to share internet between mobile devices and it really is. There are a lot of platforms to do it and in this section we will mention the most used by users.
OSToto Hotspot
Este programa se utiliza de forma gratuita, lo que resulta sumamente útil para los usuarios. Es uno de los más utilizados ya que permite crear un WiFi Hotspot en el equipo (Ruteador virtual), para compartir su conexión a la red. Esta herramienta además te admite tener una contraseña bastante segura para que nadie pueda conectarse a tu punto de acceso inalámbrico. Es compatible con versiones de Windows 10, 7, 8 entre otras y con equipos móvil Android, iPad o iPhone.
Baidu Hotspot
Es un programa que te proporcionará crear un WiFi para que todos los dispositivos tengan dirección a conectarse a la red a través del punto de acceso. Logra convertir tu red de cable en inalámbrica para poder compartirla con un teléfono móvil, tableta y otros. A su vez logra enviar los archivos que desees y necesites en el momento.
Virtual Router
Este programa es portable y te permite crear un punto de acceso en tu PC sin siquiera saber la contraseña de tu router, con él podrás compartir internet sin limitaciones. Entre sus herramientas tiene la opción de decirte cómo puedes utilizarlo y crear tu propia red. Para que esta herramienta logre funcionar correctamente tendrás que tener un driver (programa informático) para Windows 7 y 8.
Free WiFi Hotspot
Esta aplicación “Free WiFi Hotspot” es una herramienta que como otras también puedes utilizarla de forma gratuita para crear un punto de acceso Wifi en cualquier versión de tu Windows. Para poder utilizarla solo tendrás que colocarle un nombre y por ende una contraseña, siendo así una plataforma muy segura ya que la persona que no tenga tu clave no podrá acceder a tu red.
Connectify
Es uno de los programas para compartir tu conexión más usada por los usuarios. Crea WiFi hotspot que te permitirá convertir tus 3G/4G en una red Wi-Fi con puntos de acceso, la cual estará protegida bajo una contraseña. Igualmente, permite generar una conexión para que logres enlazar otros dispositivos. Es muy estable lo que facilita que puedas acceder a ella por un largo tiempo.