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Question how to use phone as a modem for computer via USB, is a logical continuation of many of the most interesting ways to connect to the Internet, which we have been analyzing for a long time on the pages of this blog. Capabilities modern technology so wide that there is practically no limit to the imagination. It is especially interesting to analyze the possibilities mobile connections— these days you have to go somewhere, move around all the time, so the less we are tied to our desktop, the more we are able to be online at the very moment when we really need it.

Pro connected via laptop usb I already wrote. However, not everyone has the opportunity to connect such a device exactly when it is extremely necessary - they forgot to take it with them, they ran out of money, they forgot, they didn’t buy it, or your gadget simply doesn’t have a USB connector. Today I will show a way to access the network from any device and from anywhere - we will use the phone as a modem for a laptop and any other gadget. Yes, the most regular phone or a smartphone with a working SIM card, which will become a wired modem for us, or wifi router.

To use your phone as a modem, you need to make some settings on the computer, which can be a little tricky for a beginner. Therefore, the easiest way to use it is as a router that distributes wifi. And in this mode it can work on both Android and iOS common today. By the way, the iPhone already has a built-in function to connect the phone as a modem and distribute the Internet from it. We are talking about devices (it can be not just a phone, but a smartphone or even a tablet) with support for SIM cards, and hence GPRS / 3G / 4G communications.

But it also happens that on a laptop, and especially on a stationary PC, there is no built-in or external wifi adapter. It is in this case that the function of connecting the phone as a modem via USB cable.

How to use the phone as a modem for a laptop or computer?

Now let's take a closer look at these few schemes:

I don’t see the point in dwelling on the router mode for a long time, since there are already two excellent articles that describe in detail with pictures about its work on or - just read it and everything will work out.

Phone as a Bluetooth modem

Now let's talk about another technology wireless transmission data, designed for shorter distances and a smaller amount of information - Bluetooth. It makes sense to use it if you have a normal old phone(not even a smartphone) with any moderately outdated mobile operating system, such as Symbian or Windows Mobile, with support for Bluetooth and Dial-Up Network technology, but, as was the case with models of previous years, there is no WiFi module. The Internet will be distributed to the one that receives this phone via sim card mobile operator.

For this method to work, a Bluetooth module must also be installed on the computer - it is usually built into modern laptops by default, so let's look at how this is done on Windows system 7.

Before you start, make sure that the bluetooth adapter on your computer or laptop is turned on and in good condition

First of all, we need to activate the modem function on the phone. To do this, in the "Settings" section we find the section " Wireless networks- More" and activate the "Bluetooth modem" mode.

After that, you will need to add a phone to your computer as a modem. We go to the “Control Panel”, set the display of the menu as icons and find the item “Devices and Printers” and in the new window click on “Add a device”.

The search for devices available in this moment to connect via Bluetooth. When your phone is determined, click on the icon. A new window will open with an 8-digit code. It must be entered on the phone for pairing.

After adding the phone, we wait until the drivers are installed.

When this process is successfully completed, the Internet will work on the computer.

Android phone as a modem via USB cable

If in the previous block we were talking about distribution by WiFi Internet, now let's talk about the possibilities of using the phone as a modem via a USB cable in case your computer does not support wireless data transfer. Moreover, it can distribute both the Internet received by a mobile phone via WiFi, and from a cellular operator via 3G / 4G.

In my example, everything will happen on Xiaomi smartphone in MIUI 9 firmware, but in bare Android, this is done in exactly the same way - only the name and location of menu items can be changed. We connect the phone to the computer via USB cable and go to its settings in the "Additional functions" section

Turn on the "USB modem"

At this time, a window will pop up on the computer in which we will be asked to allow access to its resources for the phone - this is not necessary, but you can confirm it.

After that, if necessary, drivers will be installed on the smartphone and the Internet will work. This will be confirmed by a new connection, which can be seen in the "Network and Sharing Center - Change adapter settings"

Today we have analyzed different options for connecting your phone as a Bluetooth or USB modem, which are suitable for absolutely different devices, but in which there is one indisputable advantage - mobility, especially since now everyone has mobile operators there are very attractive rates for unlimited internet. For a snack, the promised video about iPhone, about how to make a phone a modem by connecting it to computers with a USB cable, as well as a detailed lesson on how to access the Internet in various ways from a tablet.

And in the last 5-10 years, a breakthrough in the field cellular communication was the emergence and then widespread use of smartphones. What is a smartphone, how does it differ from ordinary mobile phones and how to choose it? That's what we'll talk about now.

Smartphone is a device in which cellular communication functions are combined with . In addition to making voice calls, SMS, functions voice mail, using your smartphone you can access the Internet, receive and send email, chat in in social networks and chats, edit office documents, listen to music, take photos and videos, and much more.

Whether all these functions are necessary for a novice user (i.e. "teapot"), it's up to you to decide. In principle, the support of a particular feature in a smartphone depends not only on the technical parameters of the device, but also on the type of operating system which is pre-installed in this model, as well as its current version and installed software.

Now there is a "fashion" for smartphones and they are bought by everyone, both schoolchildren, students, and even some advanced pensioners ... Before proceeding with the choice of a smartphone, let's figure it out, do you really need it?

1. Who needs a smartphone?

The Internet today is becoming a daily necessity not only for business people with a traveling nature of work. We are accustomed to the convenience of using modern communications. Mobile access possible via USB devices, but if there is no desire to additionally purchase special equipment, you can use what is always with us. Consider how to use a phone or smartphone as a modem.

Modem mode is available on almost any model, even outdated ones. old mobile phone will require more effort to establish a connection, you will have to spend time setting up a computer or laptop. The speed will depend on the type of connection. Wi-Fi and USB provide a good connection, Bluetooth is somewhat outdated, but sometimes helps out well.

There are slight differences in instructions for different OS (Android, Apple) and connection types.

WiFi

The most simple and convenient way. If you turn on the mode on the phone, a Wi-Fi router is obtained from the phone. We need a connected mobile Internet tariff plan, and the device on which we want to use the network must have a Wi-Fi module. It can be any gadget or desktop computer.

First, let's decide how to enable modem mode on the phone. In the settings section there is a function that is called that. Further, everything is simple:

If the version of Android is older than 4.xx, then it will be required from PlayMarket. Read, experiment, which one is more convenient for you, there is a choice, but the differences are insignificant.

In addition to speed, there is another plus: you can connect several devices to one smartphone at the same time. The main thing is to have enough tariff plan for bulk traffic.

Bluetooth

You can also connect as a modem Bluetooth technology. Relevant for older devices that are not equipped with Wi-Fi technology, but with mobile Internet. It's simple:

The method used is not designed for serious amounts of information, since the technology itself is imperfect, and at the time when it appeared, everyone considered the phone as a means of making calls, and not as a modem.

USB

If it is not possible to use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, you can connect your phone as a modem to a computer via USB. The wire is included as software to pair devices. The gadget does not require Wi-Fi enabled, so the battery consumption, if you use your smartphone as a modem, will be small.