A mobile phone is multifunctional, including acting as a modem, providing Internet access for another phone, tablet, laptop, PC. This function does not depend on the cellular model or its system - any device with access to 2G, 3G, 4G can transmit the Internet. There are several ways to distribute mobile Internet.
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Using a Wi-Fi connection
Distributing Wi-Fi from your phone is quite simple and fast. Distribution is made to any device that supports networking. The distributing device must have mobile Internet and network access configured. Network operators limit the free use of this method of distributing the Internet and, with large transmission volumes, warn about the daily payment for the service.
Create a hotspot on Android
In order to understand how to distribute the Internet from Android, you should understand the menu and perform the following steps:
Instructions for Windows Phone
How to distribute the Internet from a phone with Windows Phone OS? The general principle is similar to Android:
We distribute the Internet from the phone to iOS
The iPhone has very detailed instructions on how to distribute Wi-Fi from your phone. Distribution can be carried out from a phone to a laptop, PC, tablet or other device:
Necessary actions on a PC or laptop
In order to distribute the Internet from the phone to the computer, a USB cable or Bluetooth connected to the computer is enough. To install an access point on a PC, you need:
Connecting the phone as a USB modem
Connecting the phone as a Bluetooth modem
You can distribute wifi through your phone to a PC, smartphone or other device. You can transfer the phone's Internet by making a note. 
We use various programs and applications (FoxFi, PdaNet +, etc.)
You can distribute the Internet using programs, using their functionality and capabilities. It is possible to distribute wifi from a phone to a computer or other device through.
Do you already have 3G but your friends don't? You have to work, but Wi-Fi is broken in your office, and your 3G mobile operator is alive and well? You went on vacation with a girlfriend and one 3G modem for two and now you are fighting for the right to be the first to post photos on social networks? Okay, nothing to worry about, now our hero, Captain Obvious, will teach you to share the joy of 3G with the world in all ways available to him. Moreover, in our great time, third-party services are not needed for this - mobile platforms have learned to act as a default router, and routers with 3G and Wi-Fi support have become even smarter and more convenient.
How to distribute 3G from an Android smartphone
First of all, make sure your Android smartphone is connected to 3G. To do this, you must have data transfer turned on, your smartphone must be in the network coverage area and it must have support for this communication standard (any modern mobile device already has it). If you have a dual sim device, then check that the SIM card with 3G Internet is in the slot that supports 3G. Hint - if there is a 3G icon on the status bar near the network indicator, then you should not carry out all these manipulations, let's move on. If not, look at the screenshots and do everything as in them.
Next, we go to Settings-Wireless networks-More. Depending on the device, the next item may be called differently. Someone has it "Modem Mode", and someone - "Mobile Internet Sharing", "Modem and hotspot". We go into it, leave the name of the network by default or change it to our own, change or remember the password. If necessary, change the security and power settings in the advanced settings. If you want to connect another device to your 3G smartphone not via Wi-Fi, this can also be done via Mobile Internet Sharing. Finished with this smartphone.
We take the device that needs to be connected to the Internet (another smartphone, tablet, laptop, netbook), go to the Wi-Fi settings, find our network by name, enter the password (if anything, you can peep in a smartphone with 3G), enjoy the fast Internet!
How to distribute 3G from iPhone
This instruction is relevant for iPhone with iOS version 5.0 or later.
As soon as the fields are filled, you need to go up one menu item or go to the main menu. And there, and there will be a new section - "Modem Mode". The mode must be activated. The intricate password iPhone will offer by default, you can change it. "Tethering mode" is available for three types of connection at once: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB, and for each of them the device provides instructions on how to proceed. Those essentially come down to how to connect devices to each other.
How to share 3G with Windows Phone
Mobile Windows Phone is notorious for not having the most logical settings. Nevertheless, it is the configuration of the smartphone in router mode that is implemented here in the most understandable way for the uninitiated user of all mobile operating systems. For starters, you still need to make sure that your mobile device is connected to a 3G network. If the coveted icon is not lit on the status bar, then you need to follow this path: Settings-Data transfer. We check that it is “on” here, and the fastest network is 3G.
Next, you should go back one menu item and go to "Shared Internet". Turn on "General access" and set up the network on your mobile device (name and password). Everything is ready, now you can search for it from a laptop or other mobile Internet and enjoy high-speed access.
How to distribute 3G from a laptop on Windows 7 or 8
If you have a 3G modem and a Windows laptop on hand, and there are more than one who want to join the Internet, then this part of the article is for you. You can go two ways: install third-party software or set up Wi-Fi without it. We recommend the second one. Again, there are two scenarios here. The first is to use the command line (it's not at all scary that you are), the second is a little longer, but does not look so intimidating for beginners. In any case, now you need to memorize this phrase with all the correct punctuation marks:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid="Wi-Fi" key="password" keyUsage=persistent
where Wi-Fi is the name of the network, you can put any of your own, and password is the password, it should also be changed.
Those who decide to hack into the Internet network through the command line should run the "Command Prompt" as an administrator. If you have Windows 7, then most likely you have it in the Start menu. If not, then it is easily found by searching for cmd or "Command Prompt". If you have Windows 8, then you need to right-click on the Windows icon on the desktop, select "Command Prompt (Administrator").
The memorized phrase must be entered in the window that opens and press Enter. Or use the "Copy" and "Paste" functions. The command line will notify you of the success of the operation with such a message.
Those who decide to do without the command line need to copy the same phrase, create a new text document and paste it into it. You can name the document whatever you want, but in the extension, instead of .txt, specify .bat so that Windows perceives it as a batch file. Next, you need to right-click on this file and run it as administrator. The effect will be the same.
Next, to configure the general Internet, you need to follow the following path: Network and Sharing Center(the fastest way to get here is to right-click on the internet connection icon) -Change adapter settings. In the menu that opens, see that “Wireless Connection 2” has appeared (most likely Windows will call it that if you did not manage to create any other unnamed wireless connections earlier).
After performing these simple manipulations, you again need to get to the Network and Sharing Center-Wireless Network Management-Wireless Connection 2-Properties-Sharing and check the box "Allow other network users to use this computer's connection to access the Internet."
To start the created network, you need to repeat the manipulations with the "Command line" or the creation of a batch file, as described above. Now you need to use the following text:
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Ready! You can connect to the network from another device.
How to distribute 3G through a router
Those who live in the private sector (or went to the country in the summer) and do not have a fixed Internet connection can solve the problem of high-speed Internet access via 3G for the whole family. To do this, you can either purchase a regular Wi-Fi router that allows you to connect a 3G modem via USB. Or a compact Wi-Fi router with a SIM card slot, which is even easier to work with. Fortunately, both types of devices are no longer uncommon. The first type of WI-Fi router is suitable for those for whom a 3G modem will not be the only source of Internet connection. The second is suitable for those who need maximum portability, the ability to charge not only through a wall outlet, and definitely do not need Ethernet. Often, inexpensive 3G Wi-Fi routers have a limit of 5 users, if you need more (and you definitely need to!), This should be taken into account when choosing, and understand that you will have to pay extra for more comfortable work.
First, we will talk about setting up a Wi-Fi router with USB. To do this, you need to connect the router to the electrical network, make sure that all previous settings are reset (long pressing the reset key will do this), insert the modem into USB and wait until it blinks in response.
Next, you need to connect to the open Wi-Fi network of the router (it should be called as the router model) and go from your laptop, smartphone or tablet to the page 192.168.0.1 (or it can also be 192.168.1.1, usually the IP address is indicated on the router ) through a browser. Usually, it is recommended to use a wired connection and Internet Explorer for these purposes, but with a high degree of probability, you will succeed both through Wi-Fi and through any other browser. The router will meet you with a standard authorization interface, which will differ slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but in general it will look something like this.
To get into the router settings, in the fields that appear, enter the admin login and admin password, if your router does not have other settings specified. Further, depending on the manufacturer of the router, events may develop in different ways, but in the end you need to find the “Connection type” in the menu. In some routers, you need to go into the manual settings of the Internet connection, in others, you need to install your firmware version from the operator's website. For others (for example, ASUS), the 3G modem connection is configured in the "USB connection" item. The paths are different, but the result is the same - you need to set "3G" in the connection type.
If you have a 3G Wi-Fi router, then no additional tricks are needed - just turn on the router, find its network, enter the login and password received along with the operator card, and use it. Such a router can act as a modem when connected to a computer via USB (for example, while charging), without losing the ability to distribute Wi-Fi.
How to Share 3G with Macbook
To make your Internet access (which you, for example, received from your 3G modem connected via Bluetooth) shared on your Macbook, you should go to the system settings and follow this path: Sharing-Shared Internet and select the type of connection in the window that opens. Then configure the network name, security, channel and password. After configuring these parameters, check the box next to "Shared Internet" and you're done.
Several times already, in the comments to other articles, I promised to write instructions for connecting a USB 3G / 4G modem to a Wi-Fi router. But not directly, but through a computer. When our USB modem is connected to a computer or laptop, the Wi-Fi router is also connected to the computer via a network cable, through which it receives the Internet from the modem and distributes it to other devices. The schema looks something like this:
USB 3G/4G modem + computer or laptop (Windows) + wifi router = Internet distribution from a router via Wi-Fi and a network cable.
Here is another photo of my circuit:
Who can use it? Yes, to many who use the Internet through a 3G / 4G USB modem. In Russia, these are mainly providers Yota, MTS, Beeline. In Ukraine, the most popular is probably Intertelecom.
When we have a USB modem, we can only connect one device to the Internet, a computer, or a laptop. But what to do when there are several devices? How to connect them to the Internet. That's right, you need to distribute the Internet through a router. In this situation, it would be more correct to buy a special Wi-Fi router that supports connecting USB modems. I wrote about the choice of such routers in an article.
But there are not many such routers, they do not work with all modems, and you need to spend money on buying a special router for a USB modem. And many have some old, ordinary routers that do not support connecting USB modems. And with the help of a regular router, you can also distribute the Internet from a 3G / 4G modem. True, in this case, we still need a computer or laptop.
The disadvantage of this method is that the computer must be turned on all the time. Since the modem will be connected to the router through a computer.
There is another way to distribute the Internet from a USB modem via Wi-Fi. When a laptop (PC with a Wi-Fi adapter) will act as a router. I described the setup of such a scheme in detail in the article. Perhaps you will like this scheme better. Yes, and the router in this case is not needed.
A few important points:
- Internet via USB modem must be configured on your computer (laptop). Most likely, you will need to configure the connection using Windows tools, and not through the program that was installed with the modem drivers. If you have an Intertelecom operator, then you can see the connection setup instructions.
- Do a factory reset on the router. So that the old parameters do not interfere with us. Turn on the router, find the Reset / Reset button, press and hold it for about 10 seconds.
- Also, I immediately advise you to disable the antivirus (firewall built into it). Nothing worked for me until I disabled the firewall built into Dr.Web.
- We will need a network cable to connect the router to the computer. As a rule, a network cable comes with a router.
It seems that everything is figured out, you can proceed to the settings.
We transfer the Internet from a computer (USB modem) to a router
Disable your modem connection on your computer (disconnect from the internet).
Connect your computer to the router using a network cable. On a computer or laptop, we connect the network cable to the network card connector, and on the router to the WAN (Internet) port. I want to note that your router may be different. It's OK. Here is the connection diagram:
Next, right-click on the connection through which you connect to the Internet (via a 3G / 4G modem), and select Properties. The connection itself may have the name of your operator. Or just "Telephone connection", like mine.
In a new window, go to the tab Access. There, check the box next to "Allow other network users to use this computer's Internet connection" In the drop-down list, select "Local Area Connection" (in Windows 10 - Ethernet). Click Ok.
If you were connected to the Internet, a message will appear stating that the changes will take effect after you reconnect to the Internet. Just disconnect from the internet and reconnect. If the connection was broken, then connect to the Internet. You should see "Public" next to your connection.
The "Local Area Connection" properties will contain the IP address and modnet mask. That's the way it should be, don't change them.
Connect to the Internet via a modem, and the router will automatically receive Internet from a computer (in my case, from a laptop). If your router was at factory settings, then by default, the connection type is Dynamic IP. This is how it should be, because the router automatically receives an IP from the computer.
You can already connect to the router via Wi-Fi, or via cable, and use the Internet. If the Internet through the router does not work, then first try restarting it. If this does not help, restart the laptop and reconnect to the Internet. Disable antivirus on your computer(firewall).
Everything worked for me right away. I connected to the TP-LINk router through the phone, went into its settings (to the tab where the Internet connection settings are set), and there I saw that the router received an IP address from the laptop. And that means everything works.
My router was distributing the Internet, which I received from a laptop that was connected to the Internet via a 3G USB modem from Intertelecom.
After the router receives and distributes the Internet, you can change other router settings. For example, set up a Wi-Fi network, put a password on Wi-Fi.
Afterword
According to the idea, in the same way, instead of a router, you can transfer the Internet to another computer by connecting them with a network cable. Only on another computer, in the properties of the local network connection, we set the automatic receipt of IP and DNS. I haven't tested, but it should work.
You need to understand that this method may not work with all modems and connections. Since there are a lot of different modems, operators, settings and other things, it is possible that some problems will arise during the setup process.
In my case, everything worked. I hope you managed to set everything up the same way. You can ask questions and share tips in the comments.
This year, tariff plans with unlimited mobile Internet caused a big stir. MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2 and Yota have similar offers. Tariff plans do provide for the absence of restrictions on speed and traffic (at least, so the operators say). However, it was not completely without restrictions. The main disadvantage of such tariff plans is that they are only for smartphones. Also, it is not possible to use the phone as a WI-FI access point and there is a restriction on the use of file-sharing networks. Many subscribers are interested in whether it is possible to bypass these restrictions? With some effort, you can bypass restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi, use a SIM card in a modem, and download files from torrents.
As part of this review, we will consider all the ways to bypass restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi (TETHERING). It is difficult to single out one single way, so you will have to independently determine the most suitable option for you. The guide is relevant for all tariffs with unlimited mobile Internet, which are characterized by the presence of restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via WI-FI (, MegaFon "MegaUnlimited", Beeline postpaid tariffs, Yota tariff plan for a smartphone).
All ways to bypass restrictions on the distribution of the Internet
On the Internet you can find many instructions for bypassing restrictions on the distribution of the Internet. Unfortunately, not all of them are relevant and most do not achieve the desired result. We tested all the options and found the most effective ones. With their help, you can bypass restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi, but we cannot guarantee a 100% result.
We will consider the following methods for bypassing restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi:
- Change IMEI on the distributing device;
- Change/fix TTL value (TTL Editor and TTL Master programs);
- Editing the host file on the computer.
Consider separately each technique (you can apply them all). If you have any difficulties, ask questions in the comments. We also recommend visiting the relevant sections of the 4pda.ru forum, which contains many recommendations for bypassing restrictions on Internet distribution.
Change IMEI on the distributor
If you want to use a SIM card in a modem or distribute the Internet using a Wi-Fi router, you need to change the IMEI on the distributing device. You need to use IMEI from a smartphone running on the windows operating system. You can use any other IMEI, but then the risk increases that after a while all your efforts will be in vain. Traffic to windows resources from a computer is not suspicious, since mobile devices running on the Windows operating system go to approximately the same resources.
Also note that the IMEI you are about to write to your device must not be registered on the same network. That is, you cannot connect to the network simultaneously from two devices with the same IMEI. If you can't find the IMEI from the windows background, you can generate it. You can download IMEI Generator WinPhone.
There are two ways to change IMEI:
- Through the engineering mode;
- Through the console (Terminal Emulator).
Which method is more convenient is up to you. We will provide detailed instructions for both options.
Change IMEI via engineering mode:
- We dial in the phone: * # * # 3646633 # * # *, after which the engineering mode (engenieer mode) opens;
- Go to the Connectivity tab.
Choose: CDS Information > Radio Information > Phone 1; - Above the AT+ line, add: EGMR = 1.7, "your_IMEI";
- To change IMEI to the second SIM card (if any), repeat the previous step, but write already: EGMR = 1.10, "your_IMEI";
- Press the SEND AT button and reboot.
- Attention
If all else fails, then try putting a space after AT +.
There is another way to change IMEI, which involves using a terminal emulator. The emulator works similarly to the Windows command line. The utility can be downloaded for free from Google Play. Find the application Terminal Emulator for Android slot machines for money with kiwi withdrawal and install it on your smartphone. A number of commands that must be executed in the emulator to change IMEI may differ depending on the phone model. In most cases, you need to enter the following code:
su
echo -e "AT +EGMR=1,7,"YOUR_IMEI""> /dev/smd0.
If you have a dual SIM device, then to change IMEI to a second SIM, you need to add:
echo "AT +EGMR=1,10,"YOUR_IMEI""> /dev/pttycmd1.
If you need to change the IMEI of the router or modem, then
Change/fix TTL value
The TTL number indicates the lifetime of traffic packets. By default, for most operating systems on smartphones, it is 64. When connecting to the operator's network, the device transfers the default value to it. If a modem or router is used to connect to the Internet, the TTL value is reduced by one unit, as a result of which the operator recognizes that the subscriber is using the SIM in a device other than a smartphone. The same applies to using the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot (the smartphone acts as a router and TTL is reduced).
Bypassing restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi by changing the TTL is quite real. You need to change the value in such a way that packets from other devices (possibly non-rooted ones) have the same value as the TTL on the “default” donor if one is lost from TTL. Devices running on iOS and Android operating systems have a default TTL of 64. To distribute the Internet, you must assign TTL=63 to the donor.
Changing / fixing the TTL value is possible manually and with the help of special programs. First, consider a method that involves changing the TTL using programs.
Let's start with the TTL Master program (previously the program was called Yota Tether TTL). The program requires root user rights to function. read in a separate review. With the help of the program, you can change the TTL value in one click. The utility can be downloaded from Google Play. To change the TTL, the free version is enough. Instructions for using the program are not required, since everything is already very clear. After launching the application, your current TTL will be indicated, as well as the TTL, which must be specified in the corresponding field. Enter the desired TTL and click on the "Apply" button. Now try to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from your smartphone. The TTL Editor program works in a similar way.
You can change TTL on Android without using the above programs (root rights are required).
To change TTL, do the following:
- Turn on Airplane mode on your phone;
- Install and run the ES Explorer application (you can use another one with similar functionality). Go to the following path: proc/sys/net/ipv4, find a file called ip_default_ttl there, open it and change the value from 64 to 63. Don't forget to save your changes before exiting the application;
- Turn off Airplane mode to connect your smartphone to the network;
- Turn on Wi-Fi sharing and you can connect your phone or tablet to the network.
If you need to connect a computer to the phone, then in addition to the above steps, you need to perform the following manipulation:
- On the computer, click - start -> Run -> in the line we write regedit;
- Open registry go -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters;
- In the right window, right-click -> New -> New DWORD value (32 bits) -> Name it "DefaultTTL";
- Right-click on the new parameter -> Edit -> On the number system, put a point "Decimal", in the value field, write (64);
- Save everything and restart your computer.
Now you can distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from your smartphone. The method works, as evidenced by numerous reviews.
The above instructions are relevant for the Android operating system. If you need to change the TTL on another OS, on a modem or router, then follow this link and use the appropriate guide.
Editing the host file on the computer
The hosts file is designed to match the names of domains (sites), which are written using characters, and the corresponding IP addresses. Editing this file is necessary in order to block the resources through which the operator detects the distribution of the Internet. Unfortunately, it is physically impossible to collect a universal hosts file, so install a traffic analyzer and track on which resources the operator detects distribution. A lot of useful information on editing the hosts file can be found by clicking on the link above (w3bsit3-dns.com).
The hosts file is located in the folder with the Windows operating system, usually it is the "C" drive on the user's computer. For quick access to the file, press the key combination "Windows" + "R" on the keyboard. This will open the Run window. In the "Open" field, enter the command: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc and click on the "OK" button. Next, the "etc" folder will be opened, in which the "hosts" file is located.
Conclusion
Bypassing restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi is quite feasible, but no one can guarantee that the result will be preserved for a long time. We repeatedly tested various ways to bypass the restrictions and most of them stopped working after a while. You can try the techniques described in this article or find other ways on the forums, but operators will always make sure that the restrictions they set are problematic to bypass.
If you know of working schemes that were not mentioned in the review, share them in the comments.
Hello friends. For several days I did not write anything, I was busy with physical labor from morning to evening. I only had enough strength to respond to comments :).
I had a need to organize the distribution of the Internet from 3G via Wi-Fi and now I want to tell you how this can be done so that everything works and even flies :).
There will be no specifics in this article, since I have not bought the equipment yet, and I will write about setting up this circuit in the near future. And now we'll just look at how you can distribute the Internet from a 3G modem using Wi-Fi technology. This, of course, is not very important, but I use the Intertelecom Internet and will distribute it. By the way, I wrote about setting up a modem from Intertelecom in an article. If you use the Internet using 3G technology, or even 4G, then there are probably two options by which you can distribute this Internet over a wireless Wi-Fi network.
How to distribute 3G Internet over Wi-Fi?
First way. You can buy a regular Wi-Fi router that supports the technology USB 3G. This means that you can connect our modem to the router and it will distribute the Internet from it. The advantages of this method are that you will get a full-fledged wireless network and even the ability to distribute the Internet via LAN. You can connect many devices via Wi-Fi and the coverage area from the router will be large compared to the second method. Yes, and it's cheaper.
The second way. Modem with built-in Wi-Fi module. This is a device that wakes up to receive a 3G signal and distribute it via Wi-Fi. The main advantage of these devices is portability. They have a built-in battery that can provide an average of 4-6 hours of operation when connecting one device. One of the minuses is the ability to connect usually up to 5 devices and a range of about 10 meters. But Wi-Fi is always with you.
If you need mobility, that is, you need a device that will distribute 3G Internet via Wi-Fi somewhere on the street, in a car, etc., then you can buy a modem with a built-in Wi-Fi module.
Well, if you need the Internet for your home, like me, and you don’t plan to carry it around with you, then you can buy a regular Wi-Fi router, set it up once and forget it.
How will I do?
I have a modem Novatel U720, old true, but works well. I looked after myself for an inexpensive and good router. Since my modem is old, I understand that problems may arise when setting up the router. Decided to check, asked Google a query “Novatel U720 and TL-MR3220”. I opened several forums and realized that if your modem is not in the list of modems that the router supports, then this is all solved by a simple router firmware. And there are many third-party firmware. But as it turned out, my modem is also supported on the latest official firmware.
If you want to buy a router and connect a 3G modem to it, then look at the official website of the router to see if your modem is on the list of supported ones, otherwise there may be configuration problems.
Why did I choose TP-LINK TL-MR3220? An inexpensive router with good reviews, also from TP-LINK, I really like this company, even such budget devices work perfectly. And they look good :).
In general terms, the connection scheme is very simple. We connect the modem to the router, set up the router and you're done. You can connect devices via Wi-Fi. Of course, there are many nuances, such as: speed, equipment compatibility, etc. But we will consider these issues in the article when I write about the technical part, about setting up the router. Good luck!
Update
Prepared two detailed instructions for setting up routers to work with 3G modems. Perhaps someone will come in handy.