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How to Connect to Internet on PC Using Android

May 20, 2012

In today’s scenario, Android has become a way of life for many. From communication, gaming, multitasking,swift net access to anything and everything that humans can imagine is feasible on Android(literally)!

While connecting to the internet on your Android is a piece of cake,connecting to the internet on your PC using Android is not a herculean task,as always assumed!

Here are the steps to connect to the internet on your PC using the data connection on your Android:-
1>First of all, turn on the data connection (GPRS/EDGE/3G) on your Android device.
2>Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.
3>Open  settings->Wireless & Network ->Tethering & portable hotspot.
You’ll get a screen like this:-

usb tethering How to Connect to Internet on PC Using Android4>Put a check mark on the USB tethering box.
5>Verify if your device is showing the BLUE USB icon on the notification bar.
6>If the phone drivers are properly installed on your PC,it will show that it’s connected to
“AndroidNet NDIS Adapter”.

NOTE:You can verify your connection by opening device manager on Windows or Mac OS.Also make sure that your PC is not connected to any other net connection while utilizing  this feature.

By following these simple steps you can convert your Android device into an internet modem. Apart from USB tethering there is also the option of “WiFi Hotspot” that enables your Android to act as a WiFi hub.

These amazing yet simple features make Android stand out in the constantly evolving and competitive OS market.

Author: Divyansh Raj

He's 21,lives in Delhi.Is passionate about writing,runs his own blog as well. Loves to run and swim. You can meet him @ facebook.com/divyanshraj2005 or Google+ Check out his blog @ divyanshraj.blogspot.com

7 Comments
May 22, 2012 at 12:46 am

a really helpful article…. can now connect my pc to internet using my phone… thanks so much…

Mohan Tallapudi
July 12, 2012 at 1:27 pm

Is It work for samsung galaxy y series duos

imran khan
August 3, 2012 at 4:42 pm

thanks man its really works thanks for comments and varry on thanks again dude

grathit
December 3, 2012 at 2:08 pm

really helpful this articles

manish
January 25, 2013 at 6:22 pm

win7 drivers not working on win8
and did not get win 8 drivers
searched a lot….

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