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Our world is becoming increasingly mobile and wireless thanks to radio data transmission technologies. This article explains how to connect WiFi on your phone or Android. These instructions will be useful for those who first decided to connect from an Android tablet to the Internet via Wi-Fi or forgot how to do it.

How to connect WiFi on your phone

To connect to Wi-Fi on your phone, first activate the wireless network module. Go to “Menu” - “Settings” and turn on Wi-Fi by dragging the slider to the “On” position.

Click on Wi-Fi and select an available network. The phone itself will detect all available networks, all you have to do is select the one you need and connect to it.

If access is protected (indicated by a padlock icon), enter the password and click the “Connect” button.

If you are, one of the previous articles told where you can watch it on your computer.

When your phone is successfully connected to WiFi, a corresponding icon will appear on the control panel.

In the future, the phone will connect to Wi-Fi automatically.

How to connect WiFi on a tablet

We will consider connecting a tablet to Wi-Fi using the example of the Aser Iconia Tab A500 running Android version 4.0.3.

Before connecting to WiFi from your tablet, you need to enable the wireless network module in the settings. You can access the Wi-Fi settings of your tablet PC through the list of applications or by clicking in the lower right corner of the screen.

In the menu that opens, activate WiFi by dragging the slider to the “On” position. Then, available wireless networks will be displayed on the right side of the screen.

By choosing an open Wi-Fi network, you will probably connect to it without problems. Otherwise, you need to enter a password. After entering the password correctly, click the “Connect” button. If everything is done correctly, the tablet will connect to the WiFi network.

For greater clarity of the above, see the following figure.

Connection to WiFi is indicated by the corresponding icon in the lower right part of the screen.

If the network is not found automatically, but you know it is there, add it manually. To do this, at the top right, click on the “Add network” button. In the settings window that appears, enter the network name (SSID). Then specify the security setting (WPA/WPA2 PSK is most often used) and password.

To the right of the Add Network button is Additional Features. Here you can enable the Network Notification feature to have your device notify you when it finds access points that are not password protected. Also, in this menu you can configure “Wi-Fi in sleep mode”: always, only when powered from the network and never.

Below is information about the MAC address and IP used.

As you can see, setting up Wi-Fi on an Android tablet is extremely simple and straightforward. You can connect WiFi on your tablet in almost the same way as on your phone, because... they use the same operating system.

If you've just bought a new Android phone and want to get the most out of it, the first thing you'll need to do is set up a Wi-Fi connection. This can be done at any service center, but such experience is an invaluable acquisition and will save a lot of time in the future. So, how to connect to wi-fi from your phone?

How to connect wifi on your phone

To connect to a Wi-Fi network from your phone, you need to make sure that you are within range of the wireless network and have Internet settings on your phone. These settings come and are installed automatically after installing the SIM card. The simplest solution is to connect Wi-Fi at home using a router. You can also use public networks in restaurants, cafes, the subway and other places with an open (password-free) access point.

Advantages of mobile wifi:

  • it's free - unlike 3G modems, you don't have to pay for the traffic consumed;
  • quick update of applications and system programs - automatic configuration allows you to quietly update programs in any successful case;
  • portability - you can use the Internet while moving within the range of a router or access point, while a computer cannot give you such an advantage;
  • low energy consumption - using a Wi-Fi connection requires several times less battery power than using a 3G modem.

Today, free wireless communication points are available in almost every public institution, so accessing the Internet from your phone is not difficult. To connect wi-fi on Android, you just need to activate the corresponding function on your phone by going to settings.

How to set up wifi on your phone

Correctly setting up Wi-Fi on your phone is the key to uninterrupted and stable operation anywhere. This can be done in just a few minutes if you follow the step-by-step instructions.

Setting up wi-fi on your phone is as follows:

A list of wireless networks within range of which you are located will appear on the screen. Select the name of your router or a public network from the list and connect to it. If the connection attempt is unsuccessful, then the network settings are incorrect. When you connect to any network, you receive a temporary personal IP address. Most networks provide it automatically, but some require manual configuration to connect to.

How to set up wi-fi manually:

If, despite all your efforts, Wi-Fi on your phone does not connect, we recommend that you seek help from a specialist and do not try to fix the problem without knowing its origins. A consultant from a mobile communication center or a technical support specialist at a phone store can help you with this.

The Internet today is available at almost every step. Just connect to wi-fi and you can start surfing the world wide web. But it happens when you can’t connect to Wi-Fi. What to do in such situations? How to connect Wi-Fi on your phone?

How to connect Wi-Fi on your phone

To connect wi-fi on your phone, you need to perform the following steps.

Method number 1:

  • Pull back the top curtain of your smartphone (the top curtain is moved by swiping your finger across the screen from top to bottom).

The process of opening the notification shade on a smartphone

  • Click on the Wi-Fi icon.
  • After this, you will be able to connect to any available network.

Method number 2:

  • Let's go to the menu. Let's go to settings.
  • You need to find the Wi-Fi option, turn it on and connect to the network you need.

The process of connecting Wi-Fi through settings

If after these steps the Internet still does not work, then the situation should be corrected.

The most common problems:

  • incorrect password;
  • wireless network restrictions;
  • problems with the provider's server.

The first one is clear - just check that the entered data is correct. But what to do in other cases? If this wi fi is not yours and you cannot set it up/ask someone to set it up (for example, a waiter when you are sitting in a cafe), then you need to look for another connection point. In case of problems on the part of the provider, you do not know how long they will last.

So what to do if you can’t connect to Wi-Fi, but you urgently need access to the World Wide Web? In this case, there are several alternative methods.

How to connect Wi-Fi through someone else's phone?

If you have a friend or friend next to you, ask if this person has free mobile Internet. Then you can create a portable access point, and you can complete your planned tasks.

To connect Wi-Fi using another phone, do the following:

  • On a phone with traffic, go to settings.
  • Find “more” or “mobile/portable access point”, or “modem mode” and turn on the WLAN access point.
  • To prevent other people from connecting to your network, set configuration options that prevent more than one device from using the network. Or simply set a strong password.

How to connect using a tablet

If you have free megabytes or a favorable data plan, you can use your tablet as a portable hotspot.

The steps described in the previous paragraph are relevant for tablets, since the interface is very similar.

Why do we actually need Wi-Fi so much? In addition to the usual access to the Internet, a wireless network can make your life easier by simplifying everyday actions. Features you might not know about:

Connect to the printer via Wi-Fi

You have a file on your phone that you need to print. To do this, you need to upload the file to your PC or some cloud, and then download it to your PC and print it.

In order not to bother with these boring actions, the Android system has introduced the ability to print directly from the phone.

First you need to download the print service module. On your smartphone, go to “Settings”, then go to “Print”. There we load the necessary module for printing. Now, whenever you need to print something from your phone, you just need to turn on the module and everything is ready to print. Convenient, isn't it?

Important! Make sure that Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on your printer.

How to connect to another phone via the Internet

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Using your smartphone, you can remotely control another Android device. Whether it's a phone or a tablet doesn't matter.

Everything is done using the TeamViewer application. You will need to register on the website and download the necessary applications to the managed and control devices. Detailed instructions are not required, everything is simple.

How to hack someone else's phone via the Internet

It's actually not really a hack. But it is still possible to extract the necessary information from the phones of friends/acquaintances, or even worse, girls or boyfriends. You can do this using one interesting application.

Initially, the Android Monitor program was intended to monitor the phone in case of its loss. But great minds have found other uses for it.

  • Register an account.
  • Unbeknownst to the owner of the phone, install a special program for him and log in to your account.
  • Disguise the icon (it will already be disguised as an Android system, but you can hide it even more thoroughly).

Now, whenever this device is connected to the Internet, you will be able to study all the ins and outs of its owner.

The software makes it possible to see the location, recent calls, messages, files, and even peek from the camera. You can also record sound from the microphone, perform active actions on your smartphone (call, turn on the melody, etc.)

How to set up a router via Wi-Fi

To set up a home router from your phone, you first need to go to the website of the manufacturer of the router itself. You can find it on the bottom of the router (there is a sticker there). Log in to the site using the data from the router.

Important! Instead of a website, you can enter standard IPs in the address bar. Typically this is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.0

On the website, go to the “Wireless Mode” tab then “Wireless Mode Settings”. On the page that opens, you can change the name of the network. After setting the new name, you will need to reconnect to Wi-Fi, because... your phone will lose connection.

In the “Wireless Security” tab, you can change the password (it is located under the code name “PSK Password”, and you should change it. Do not touch the rest. After changing the password, you will need to debug the connection again. You will have problems when trying to connect the network. Delete the point access, then enter the new data again.

The connection is configured through the “Network” -> “WAN” tab. Set the configuration options provided to you by your provider. You can check all the details with the provider’s technical support. You can find this information in the contract.

How to connect a laptop or computer to a phone via Wi-Fi

Everything is done through the already known TeamViewer program. You need to perform the following actions: create an account, download the necessary applications, log into your account... In general, everything is the same as in the case of connecting to another phone.

There are other methods of remote control, but TeamViewer is the most adequate. The rest either do not have the necessary functions or are so inconvenient to use that they do not perform any simplification.

Team Viewer at work

We learned how to connect a phone to a router, and how to debug a Wi-Fi connection on Android in emergency situations. We also told you about useful features that you might not know.

28.02.2017 14:44:00

In one of the articles we looked at the question of how to format a Fly phone on Android.

A telephone is a multifunctional means of communication; a mobile gadget can be used as an intermediate link between the World Wide Web and a desktop computer or laptop. The smartphone can be turned into a real modem for accessing the Internet. The connection is inferior in speed to fiber optic communication, however, it will be a great help if the provider turns off the Internet during technical work. To use the gadget as a modem for a computer, there are three connection methods:

Let's define the basic concepts on the topic: modem, router and access point.

A modem is a device designed to interface a signal with its receiving point. Ten years ago, to connect a computer to the Internet, the signal via a modem came from a wired telephone line. Now the modem has shrunk to the size of a flash drive. You can turn any Android phone into a pairing device.


A router is a device for parallel connection to the Internet of several devices: phone, laptop, PC, tablet. You can use the same phone as a router, turning it into a modem.


An access point is a base station for wireless access to an existing network, such as wifi, or creating a new one.


Let's look at how you can set up a modem in your phone and use it as a router.

Method 1: Make a USB modem out of your phone

To do this you need to do the following:

  • Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
  • Go to Settings, find the Wireless networks section, select “More”.
  • Here click on the line Modem mode.
  • Click the USB tethering button.

Don't forget to turn on mobile data. You can do this by lowering the notification shade on your phone's desktop and clicking on the corresponding icon.

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On our website you can find a catalog with other Fly smartphones on Android.

Method 2: Turn your phone into a wireless wifi router

In order for your phone to distribute a wifi signal, including to several devices, you need to make an access point out of it. You can do this by following these steps:

  • Go to Phone Settings.
  • Click on the "More" section
  • Here select Modem Mode.
  • Click on the line “Wi-Fi access point”
  • Turn on the hotspot button
  • Rewrite or remember the access point name and password

Your phone is now sending out a wifi signal. You can catch it on any device that has the corresponding module.

Advanced users can also change the access point settings. Here you can change the following parameters:

  • Network name. By default, this is the phone model name.
  • Protection. By default, it is WPA2 PSK. It is better not to change it, since this program provides maximum security and access control.
  • Password. Here you can set your password of 8 characters
  • Restore all factory settings
  • Set the number of connected users from 1 to 8 people.

Method 3: Use Bluetooth to connect your phone and other devices

The method is considered somewhat outdated, however, it works great for devices with a Bluetooth module installed. Using the “bluetooth” you can connect your phone and laptop. Turning a mobile gadget into a Bluetooth modem is very simple:

  • Make sure your laptop or PC has a Bluetooth module installed. You can use an external Bluetooth adapter.
  • Go to your phone settings.
  • Press the Bluetooth power button
  • Your PC, laptop or other device will appear among the available devices.
  • Select the device you need to pair.

Now your phone has turned into a Bluetooth modem.

A similar procedure can be carried out vice versa - from the computer to the phone:

  • Turn on Bluetooth on your phone
  • Go to PC Control Panel
  • Click on View devices and printers
  • Click on the "Add device" button


When the system finds your phone, click “Add” and enter the received code on your phone.

The best way to use your phone as a modem is through a wireless connection. The user does not depend on the cable, and the wifi signal is stable. In the end, it's up to you.

If you are interested, you can read the article about.

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