If you have a tablet, it must be connected to the Internet. Otherwise, the meaning of using such a device is lost. Light weight and small dimensions make the tablet portable over any distance, the limitation in use is only in the battery charge. When on a trip there is no way to comfortably watch movies or play games, the Internet will come to the rescue. In addition, just moving around the city opens up great opportunities - viewing current events, making appointments and communicating on social networks.
Connection Methods
The tablet can be connected to the Internet in at least four ways without using additional devices. And with the purchase of the necessary adapters and the installation of third-party software, you can even enter the network through an Internet cable.
You can access the Internet through your tablet in the following ways:
- via Wi-Fi;
- through access points;
- via Bluetooth;
- using a 3G/4G modem;
- via USB;
- Ethernet cable connection.
Via Wi-Fi-router
One of the most common ways to connect to the network is through Wi-Fi.
This can be a private or public hotspot. The advantages of connecting to "Wi-Fi" of various establishments is that it is free. However, mobility is excluded - outside the allowable distribution radius, the Internet is disconnected.
How to connect a tablet to the Internet via wifi and ensure constant access? The way out can be the use of mobile Internet on a smartphone. By activating the hotspot on the phone and if both devices are nearby, the signal will not be interrupted.
The user finds the name of the connection, enters the appropriate key, if the data matches - can use the Internet. Before connecting the tablet to the Internet, you need to clarify this possibility. Often the distribution of "Wi-Fi" is limited to third parties. There are many ways to do this:
- sort by IP and MAC address;
- Set connection session limit - Internet does not connect when the number of connections exceeds the specified value;
- connect exclusively with the WPS button - simplified user identification without a password.
Via laptop
Often a tablet is used as an additional device for work. This helps to separate tasks and thus increase productivity. In addition, the number of running processes decreases, respectively, the workload of the working computer decreases. To work on a tablet via the Internet fromlaptop, you need to create a hotspot on the device.
Instructions on how to connect your tablet to the Internet on a computer with Windows operating system:
- Click on the "Network Center" icon in the lower right corner.
- In the window that appears, select "Setting up a new connection".
- By clicking on it, a new window appears, where you need to select "Setting up a computer-to-computer wireless network". It is important not to confuse it with the usual one here, because in this case the user will create a new connection, but not a distribution point.
- When a new screen appears, you must click the "Next" button.
- Now the wireless network is being created directly. There are three fields here: name, security type, key.
- The desired name is indicated in the "Network name" field.
- The default security type is set to WPA2. It provides connection through a password. You can also select the WPS encryption type, and thus remove the password connection, and use only the button on the router for authentication. Some router models offer a combination of these methods.
- Now you need to check the "Save settings" checkbox, click the "Next" button.
Via another tablet
Connection can be made through another tablet or mobile device. The advantage of the method is that it increases portability. The instruction will come in handy when the user wants to use the tablet on the road and take the Internet from the mobile.
Creating a hotspot on a mobile is practically the same as how it is done on a laptop. Instructions on how to connect the tablet to the Internet on "Android":
- In the network settings, select “Create hotspot”.
- Enter the network name, connection key.
- Sets the encryption method.
How to connect the Internet from a tablet to a computer? The instructions are similar, only now an access point is configured on the tablet, and the computer receives a signal.
3G modem
Connecting to a modem is one of the most common methods of accessing the network. It does not require installation of third-party applications, additional settings.
Everything you need is included right after purchase. The steps are described in the instructions on how to connect the tablet to the Internet:
- First, you need to make sure you have the appropriate usb port. In rare cases, the wrong connector is located on the tablet, and you have to use a special adapter.
- If after connecting the modem the tablet did not react in any way, you need to try installing the drivers. You will also need to install a program to manage the modem.
- The user must configure the modem as described in the instructions. This is done through the appropriate app.
But what if the device is still without internet? The tablet is connected, but there is no Internet? Then you should try restarting your device.
Via USB
Thisthe way to connect the Internet through a tablet involves the use of additional applications, as well as a USB cable.
The method is useful in cases where you need to connect to the Internet from a computer, but there is no possibility of distributing Wi-Fi.
- First you need to install programs such as ADB, USB Tunnel and AndroidTool.
- Enable USB debugging on your tablet.
- On the computer, in Services and Exercises, check the status of Routing and Remote Access.
- After connecting the tablet to the computer, run Android as an administrator and update the list of available devices.
- Press the connect button after selecting the device.
After the process is completed, you can connect.
Ethernet
When you need the fastest Internet, you need to connect directly.
How to connect a tablet to the Internet through a computer via cable? To do this, you need an adapter, the necessary drivers. One of the recommended USB adapters is RJ45. That's what drivers are for. Along with the installation package, you can find instructions for use. After completing the steps described in the instructions, the adapter will work, it will be possible to connect to the network directly.
Conclusion
The easiest way to connect to the internet is via Wi-Fi, 3G modem.
3G connection is already losing its relevance, as there is 4G, which is much faster than the previous version. 3G networksprovide a maximum speed of 3.6 Mbps, and while driving, the speed is significantly reduced. It was found that subscribers who moved no faster than 3 km / h had a connection speed of 384 kbps. Fixed objects were able to transmit traffic at a speed of 2048 kbps.
The 4G network provides traffic speeds up to 1 Gigabit/s for stationary objects, and up to 100 Mbit/s for users on the move.
The fifth generation of 5G should provide high throughput compared to 4G technologies. They promise that in the conditions of a metropolis (10 thousand people and more) the transfer speed will be 100 Mbps, and in a group of people up to 50 people - 1 Gbps at the same time.
Speed through Wi-Fi varies depending on the provider package used. If the router supports the IEEE 802.11ac standard, the transfer rate can reach several Gbps. 802.11n provides speeds up to 600 Mbps, while 802.11g provides speeds up to 54 Mbps.
