What Is Tethering?
Tethering is a process of sharing your phones mobile data with other devices like Laptop, Tablet etc.
Reverse Tethering is exactly opposite to Tethering i.e. the mobile device uses computer or laptop to receives internet data.
The transfer of internet data from PC to Android mobile can be done in two ways
- Wi-Fi
- USB
Connect Internet From Laptop To Android Mobile Through Wi-Fi
This method require
1) A Laptop with Wi-Fi Enabled and Internet Connection
2) An Android mobile.
3) Software called Connectify.
First Download Connectify Software and install it on your Laptop. This software is available for free.
Connectify software makes your PC into Wi-Fi Hotspot and shares your Internet Connection.
Now Enable Wi-Fi on your Laptop
Open the installed Connectify software
Since you are using the software for the first time you have to make some settings.
In the settings tab you have to enter the Hotspot name and password in the next box.
In the Dropdown choose the network you wanted to share i.e. the current internet connection you are using.
Now you are almost done turn on Wi-Fi on your Android mobile and connect to the Hotspot you have setup.
Connect Internet Fom Laptop To Android Mobile Through USB
This method require
1) Computer with internet connection
2) Android Mobile Phone with USB data cable
3) Easy Tether Lite App
4) Easy Tether Setup
This method doesn’t require rooting of your Android mobile.
First Download Easy tether setup and install it on your computer.
Go to the Google play store Download Easy tether lite app and install it on your android mobile.
Open easy tether lite app on your mobile, in the settings choose USB
Right click on the easy Tether icon present in the notification area and choose connect via USB
Now open Network and sharing settings in your computer and share your internet connection with Easy Tether Network Adapter.
Now it’s done, you can use internet on your Android mobile.
If you have any questions or problems in connecting let me know through comments.
hi,
i hv dowloaded app in mobile as well as laptop.i have come upto network and sharing option.please let me knw how to share internet connection with easy tether network adapter.my cell phone is samsung galaxy s3. and laptop is lenovo g580.
thanking you in anticipation
hi
your last step i dont understand [share your internet connection with Easy Tether Network Adapter]
so give me any idea for this.
i downloaded above 2 softwares one in computer and one in mobile.
plz reply ASAP
THANKS
HI,
I have using Lenovo smartphone. and am having problem in the connection.
Pls help me to solve the problem.
I installed Easy tether setup in my laptop and also in my android mobile.
i just followed the instruction which is given above but am not able to connect.
Pls solve my problem……..
Thnk u…..
easy tether network connection established but no internet access to android mobile celkon a20. please help.thanks.
K P SAHU
IN Network and Sharing Center, NO OPTION TO SHARE EASY TETHER NETWORK CONNECTION. HOW TO SHARE.
K P SAHU
I have installed all stuffs as per your directions. Still in my phone network is not coming. Pls help
I have completed all steeps of Connect Internet from Laptop to Android mobile through USB. But yet I can not connect my Easy Theater though My android has been connected. My PC is operated through Windows XP version…..So how cane I connect Easy Theater……???
Clicking Internet Sharing option I can not find Easy Tether Network Adapter.
So now what should i do…………..?? Please do u inform me………..!!!
i have followed “Connect Internet from Laptop to Android mobile through USB”. Everything is OK.
It shows as Easy Tether : connected. But internet is not getting activated on my android.
Can u pls explain in detail about the following.
Now open Network and sharing settings in your computer and share your internet connection with Easy Tether Network Adapter.
I believe.. I hv done something wrong at this step only. Thanks in advance.