With USB tethering, your phone becomes the Wi-Fi adapter for your box.
All you have to do is plug your phone into the PC and then set up tethering.
You’ll be online in no time!
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If your phone asks, give the PC permission to access it.
Connect your phone to Wi-Fiif it isn’t already.
Open your phone’sSettingsapp and turn on the tethering feature:
your box should now have internet access!
Your PC is still ultimately using Wi-Fi.
How Do I Connect My Old Desktop to Wi-Fi Using Internet Sharing?
Can a PC Connect to Wi-Fi Without Ethernet?
Ethernet is how computers connect to the internet through a wire.
But it’s not necessary and can be limiting, especially if you use a laptop.
Another way to connect your gear to Wi-Fi is by following the tethering directions we’ve included above.
A big disadvantage, however, is that your phone is always necessary.
It has to be attached to the computer at all times (unless you opt for wireless tethering).
The best way to connect an older computer to Wi-Fi is with aWi-Fi adapter.
These are relatively affordable and super convenient.
When youget a USB Wi-Fi adapter, the only other necessary component is an open USB port.
If prompted, enter the web connection password.
To connect to your wireless data pipe, go to the Windows taskbar and select thewireless networkicon.
