How to Turn Android Phone into Wi-Fi Router?

It is convenient to connect internet on your Android phone to Laptop using Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. There is no wire and software involved in this process. This is Wireless Internet connection that gives you more freedom.

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Logo in Android Phone

How to Turn on Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot in Android Phone?

1. Make sure Internet data on your Android phone is turned on and working.

1. Press Menu and Go to the "Settings".

2. Open "Wireless & network settings".

3. Tethering & portable hotspot.

4. Turn On "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings to Identify and Protect your Wi-Fi Network

1. Go to "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings". 

2. Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

3. Name your Wi-Fi network under "Network SSID".

4. Select "WPA/WPA2 PSK" type of security.

5. Set a password to protect your Wi-Fi network.

6. "Save" all these settings.

Connecting your Laptop to Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot in Android Phone

1. Start your laptop. 

2. Click "Internet Network" icon form the right corner of Taskbar. 

3. Look for the name of your Wi-Fi network under "Wireless Network Connection".

4. Connect to your Wi-Fi network. It will ask for the password.

5. Enter Wi-Fi password. This is one time requirement.

6. Network window will show you if there is "Internet Access" under "Currently connected to".

This is how you can turn your Android phone into Wi-Fi Router. The only disadvantage of Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is that it drains the battery of your Android phone very fast and your Android phone can heat up in this process.