In certain situations, your PC may not have direct access to a Wi-Fi network, either because the network card or wireless adapter is faulty, because it is too far from the router, or because your desktop computer does not include Wi-Fi connectivity.
Luckily, if you have an Android phone handy, you can use it as a Wi-Fi antenna for your computer and share the connection easily, quickly, and securely.
This method, also known as “USB tethering, ” transforms your phone into a bridge between a Wi-Fi network and your computer. The best part is that you don’t need to install any programs or make any complicated adjustments; you can do all of this directly from your phone’s operating system settings.
This is how you can use your Android as a WiFi antenna for a PC
Before we show you the tutorial that will allow you to turn your Android phone into a WiFi antenna, you need to have a USB cable handy. It’s best to use the same cable you use to connect your phone to the charger.
- The first thing you need to do is connect your Android mobile device to your PC using a USB cable (you can use the one you use to charge your device).
- Once your phone is connected to your computer, you’ll need to access your Android’s “Settings.”
- Therefore, you will have to enter the section that says “Internet and networks” (it may be displayed as “Connections” ).
- Then, you will have to enter the section called “WiFi Zone and Connection”.
- You will need to activate the function that says “Connection via USB”.If you performed all the steps correctly, your computer will use the Android phone as a WiFi antenna.
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Does this feature consume more battery?
Unlike the popular “WiFi Hotspot” feature, which lets you share your phone’s internet connection with your computer via Wi-Fi, USB tethering doesn’t consume any battery. What’s more, since you have to physically connect your phone to your computer (via a USB cable), your battery won’t suffer any drain, as it will receive constant power.
