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With unlimited mobile browsing packs becoming available, here’s how you can extend your cellular Internet to your PC
Updated : Mar 12, 2018, 06:52 AM IST
Step 1: Turn on the Bluetooth connectivity on your smartphone to pair the device with your computer
Step 2: Open Control Panel on your computer > Click on Hardware and sound > Click on Devices and printers > Right-click on the icon that represents your smartphone > Click on Connect using > and then Click on Access point.
If successful, you will receive a notification on your smartphone that says a Bluetooth connection has been established.
Step 1: From your smartphone, tap Settings > from Wireless & networks section, click on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Step 2: On your computer, turn on the wireless networking and perform a scan to find your smartphone. When you attempt to connect to your devices you will be prompted to enter a passcode on your computer. The passcode will be displayed on your smartphone. Once you have connected the devices you will be able to surf the internet on your laptop.
Step 1: Connect your smartphone to your computer via a USB cable.
Step 2: From your smartphone, tap Settings > While in the Wireless & networks section tap portable hotspot < Tap USB tethering. You will see a notification on your smartphone when connected.