A common problem with computers is that, whether due to the network card, the wireless adapter, or poor signal reception, the PC is unable to connect to a Wi-Fi network . However, if you have a mobile phone, you can quickly and safely resolve this issue.
Smartphones have the ability to become a Wi-Fi antenna for your computer , allowing you to share the connection directly and reliably. However, as useful as this feature is, it’s not readily visible. Therefore, in this article, you’ll learn everything you need to do.
Steps to turn your phone into a WiFi antenna
Before you begin, it’s important to have a USB cable compatible with your phone and PC to complete the procedure. The instructions for Android are as follows:
– Take your smartphone and connect it to your computer using the USB cable. Once done, go to your phone’s “Settings” and select “Internet & networks.”
– Once you’re in your device’s network menu, tap “ Hotspot and tethering via mobile devices” (this option could also be called “Wi-Fi hotspot and tethering”).
– Activate the “Tethering via USB” switch so your phone can share the internet connection via the USB cable. This will allow your computer to detect the internet connection through your phone and use it as if it were an Ethernet network .
On iOS
On the iPhone, the procedure is similar; however, you won’t be able to share your Wi-Fi network because the operating system will only allow you to send your mobile data to your computer. With this in mind, follow these steps:
– Connect your iPhone to your PC using the USB cable, and if you see a prompt asking if you trust the PC, tap “Trust.”
– Finally, turn on data on your iPhone and tap the “Internet Sharing” option so your computer can detect the signal and use it as if it were an Ethernet connection.