If you have ever run out of mobile data to access the Internet and you need to receive information or send an email, tethering is the solution for this type of situation. It consists of sharing the Internet through the mobile to other devices.
It is a widely used technology, since there are operator fees that have unlimited megabytes to navigate or with a large number of these and that users do not finish using them during the billing cycle.
So that you can learn more about this tool, we want to share the following paragraphs with you. You can find all the related information to the network anchor and the difference that exists with the hotspot, as well as the steps necessary to activate tethering.
What is tethering and what is this technology for?
Tethering is the mechanism by which a mobile device can share the Internet and act like a modem or router to other phones and computers. In this way it is possible to have a wireless or wired mobile network.
To carry out this process, the WiFi, Bluetooth to a USB cable.
What are the benefits of using tethering to share data?
When a person shares the Internet or makes a network anchor, it can generate the following benefits:
A mobile network is created
What we mean by this benefit is that the Internet can be accessed anywhere using this technology. You only need to have 4G coverage so that different mobiles that are close to the provider device will be able to enter the web without having cables or other types of hardware.
Share mobile data
One of the reasons why tethering is used the most is because the device that acts as an access door has contracted a fee in which you can have a significant amount of megabytes.
In this way, it is possible to save money in different service providers, since You can contract a line with unlimited gigabytes and share with others that have contracted a lower rate.
Internet for computers without a previous installation
Tethering is also useful for desktop or laptop computers who need access to the Internet and do not have an open public WiFi network. So when using this technology the PC will be able to surf the web without having to pay anything for this action.
Download content in an emergency
If a person needs to access their email and does not have mobile data to do so, tethering is an ideal tool. Since the only thing that will be needed is to give yourself to the telephone that emits the Internet signal.
There are settings to be sure
Another point in favor of this technology is that time to share data can be limited, as well as passwords are established so that no intruder can access the WiFi network without the authorization of the owner.
On the other hand, allows access to the web via Bluetooth, making this practical and safe. Since the phone must first be paired and the data can only be shared.
Better than ADSL
When fiber optic coverage is not available, this tool can be accessed as a means to replace the broadband connection.
You should not forget that the maximum speed you can get in an Internet access for ADSL up to 35 Mbps, while with 4G coverage you can reach to download the 180 Mbps, being able to reach 800 Mbps for 5G.
Compatible with any operating system
You can do a network anchor both on your Android device and iPhone, so you will have no impediment when it comes to sharing your data with people who have the mobile near you.
What to consider before sharing data with thetering?
You should not forget that when you use this technology what you are doing is sharing the mobile data that you have contracted with your operator. So each mega that uses a device connected to yours spends the GB that you have in your monthly plan.
By this we mean that if you don't have a rate that allows you to have a good amount of megabytes or are unlimited Tethering is not convenient.
This is because most service operators have automatic renewal bonuses, so once your contracted data is finished, more megabytes will be renewed to navigate without you realizing it, so in your end invoice of the month you will have a big surprise.
Thetering vs hotspot Which is better and how are these methods different?
We already know that tethering is the technology that allows the Internet to be shared with other mobiles or computers through WiFi, Bluetooth or cable. But this is not the only tool that exists to access the web through other devices, there is also the Hotspot (translated as "hotspot").
These are access point generators that are used in public and open places (that have a high traffic demand) so that, through a wireless connection to it, you can access the web. For this it is necessary to have a router that is connected to the Internet service of a provider.
Tethering is safer, since only authorized devices will be able to enter the network, while in the Hotspot the network is open making any third party see the connected devices. You should not forget that hackers need to be on the same network to enter the mobile.
Steps to activate tethering and share Internet from Android or iOS
The steps you must take to activate tethering will depend on the OS you have on your mobile. Let's see how you should do in each case.
On Android
The steps that you must follow on your Android are as follows:
- Go to option "Settings".
- Then click "Plus…".
- Choose the option “Anchorage to network and WiFi zone”.
- Write the name of the WiFi network set a password, when you finish click on "Save".
- Until now you have configured Tethering so that no person who is not authorized by you can enter your wireless network. What you should do now is activate it and share the password with whoever you choose.
- For this you must click on “Portable WiFi zone” (enter Android versions you will find "Share Internet access") and activate the option.
In case you want to share it through Bluetooth, you must follow this guide:
- What you should do is pair both devices.
- Then go to the mobile Internet provider and go to "Settings", then click "Plus", choose "Share Internet access" and finally look for the option "Internet Sharing via Bluetooth".
- On the receiving device, you only have to connect via Bluetooth and accept the tethering.
- If you want to use USB to share the Internet with a computer you must follow the same steps as Bluetooth, but choose the option "Share Internet via USB". If you have Windows you must enable the name of the Tethering looking for the option "Available networks".
Instead, if you have a Mac computer you must follow the same steps Windows, but it will ask you if the device is trustworthy.
On iOS
With your iPhone you must follow this guide:
- Go to "Settings".
- Click on "Internet Sharing and activate the option".
In case you want to change the access password, you will have to click on WiFi Password and then follow the steps to complete the network name and password.
If you want to do it via Bluetooth you are going to do these steps:
- In pair both devices.
- Go to "Settings".
- Activate the option "Share internet".
- Click on "To connect by Bluetooh."
If you want to do it through USB, you must connect your mobile to the Mac, have iTunes updated and then choose your iPhone. In case I ask you if it is trustworthy is the computer you must press "Trust".
When you have a Windows connection, you must follow the same steps as with the Mac.
Alternatives to tethering What are the best connections to share the Internet?
There are other alternatives that you can use to tethering, which we will show you below:
USB tether
So far we have told you how you can do to connect via USB. But we do not comment on the advantages of doing it this way.
The first thing is that you can share the Internet for both a Mac and Windows anywhere, you will only need 4G or 5G coverage. This brings as a benefit that you can be with your laptop anywhere and connect it by means of a cable and thus access web browsing.
Other advantages and has this system through USB is that you can avoid the connection of open WiFi networks, in which many times they are not secure and do not have the same speed as Tethering networks do.
Bluetooth
One of the most outstanding features of Internet sharing via Bluetooth is that you can only do it with paired devices, so security is a point to highlight. Since other mobiles that do not have your authorization will not be able to access.
Also, will allow a connection to a computer if you do not have a USB cable, so you will also have the same benefits of this type of connection.
MultiSIM
This technology is related to certain rates offered by Internet operators in our country. It consists of having multiple SIM cards on different devices and being able to use all these cards as if it were on a single mobile.
This has the advantage that you can use the mobile data you have contracted on each of the phones and so you can save money, since you will not have to hire a line for each one.
You should be aware that telephone companies they provide these services in different waysSome allow you to call, receive calls and navigate without any limits, while others only allow you to navigate.
Share megabytes from the operator
It is another of the characteristics that some of the telephone companies in our country have. It consists of authorizing certain lines that are from the same group to use the mobile data that was contracted together.
In this way, you can have a bag of megabytes and use them according to the needs of each mobile, regardless of the type of contract they have in each of these lines. Too mobile data can be transferred to a line determined by authorization of the owner.