How To Share USB Modem Internet

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How To Share USB Modem Internet

Jayesh Limaye, Mar 17, 2011 1336 hrs IST

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Accessing wireless Internet using USB dongles has become popular over the past few years. The advantage of this type of Internet is that you can take it anywhere you want to, without having to get tied down by cables of wired internet. But one of the major woes that have been attributed to this type of Internet is that it cannot be shared with another computer in an easy way, or so it has been assumed. But the fact is that you can easily achieve it by using just a router, without any additional software. Here is how.

Before we start, there are certain requirements in the PC to be able to share USB dongle Internet. You will need a PC with one Ethernet port and a router (with Wi-Fi if you want to share the Internet over Wi-Fi). We are using Windows 7.

Open Control Panel by clicking on Start and Control Panel.

Under Network and Internet section, click on View network status and tasks to open Network and Sharing Center.

Click on Change adapter settings link located on the left of this window. You will notice the connection icon for your USB dongle in this window. In our case, this is ZTE-EVDO. Right-click on this icon and click on Properties.

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ashish neware

,Tirora, on Feb 02, 2012 01:38 PM

what the further steps to connect the dongle to pc/ laptop

Balaji

,Erode, on Oct 02, 2011 04:21 PM

Hii Jayesh, as I have told you , I tried the steps already, and I did it again since you told it again, but still the the wifi is unidentifiable by the mobile, which says there must be a setup problem with my wifi settings!! If you wish I ll mail you my team viewer id and pass, so that we can sort this out more easily with the help of you... I created a ad hoc network ( this is after enabling the sharing option in the MBLAZE net connection) and then saved the network and finished the setup .. the ad hoc network displays WAITING FOR USERS TO CONNECT and my mobile is not able to find it... ( for your info; mine is a new htc salsa mobile) .. I can see the WIRELESS CONNECTION adapter in the network and sharing with a big red X in the corner of the icon , saying NOT CONNECTED ... plz guide me.. trying all means to make it work... !!

Jayesh

,TechTree, on Oct 02, 2011 05:29 PM

Mail me the screenshots of the steps you have followed to me at jayesh@trivone.com. I will try my best to help you out.

Jayesh

,TechTree, on Oct 02, 2011 05:33 PM

I suggest you unshare the internet connection and start the steps to create the ad hoc connection again. Remember, DO NOT SHARE the connection because this is probably the only difference I can see from the information you have provided to me.

yoes

,buitenzorg, on Dec 15, 2011 06:58 PM

Nice tutor!!! Work like charms!!!! Thanks

Balaji

,Erode, on Oct 02, 2011 07:43 PM

NOPE... DIDNT WORK AGAIN!! TRIED THE STEPS ... BUT AGAIN IN VAIN!! OMG dont know what to do..

Balaji

,Erode, on Oct 02, 2011 10:27 AM

Hello Jayesh, I created the ICS( Internet Connection Sharing) in my Windows 7 laptop. And I created a Ad Hoc network and did all the procedure , I tried by using WEP security future and all other means also. But still I cant connect with my laptop Via wifi !! I enable NETWORK SHARING option in the Mblaze connection also, then too not working!! Plz guide me , I tried all the softwares for this as I mentioned in my previous post.. Still not working. I need to use my laptop's net via wifi in my new HTC SALSA android mobile! plz help..

Jayesh

,TechTree, on Oct 02, 2011 04:06 PM

I have personally tried the method I mentioned in the previous reply with a Tata Photon and BSNL USB dongle and it worked with both, I don't see any reason why it should not work with any other USB dongle internet. You don't have to enable sharing as the steps I mentioned should take care of everything. I will enumerate the steps again. Open Network and Sharing Center. Click on Set up a new connection or network. Click on Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network. Make sure that you click on Turn on Internet connection sharing in the penultimate step, otherwise you won't be able to access the internet in this way.

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,Manjeri, on Mar 17, 2011 09:55 PM

Whenever the software or PC suite of a Mobile phone is connected to a PC or Laptop, a modem is also installed. Is it possible to utilise this modem to send a FAX message, like our good old 'dial-up' modem. If any body can enlighten about this I will be very much grateful.

Balaji

,Erode, on Oct 01, 2011 10:17 PM

Hii.. I am using MTS Mblaze datacard. I know its a dial connection type and can you please tell me how to share its internet connection through wifi, coz I use Laptop and it has wifi . I need to use the net connection from my laptop for my HTC android phone , can you please guide .. I have tried all the ICS method and also the CONNECTIFY , MHOTSPOT, VIRTUAL ROUTER softwares.everything in vain!! can you please help me out!! .. My wifi of my laptop and my HTC phone both are working good.. Please guide me!!

Jayesh

, TechTree, on Oct 02, 2011 12:04 AM

@Balaju, you can easily create an ad-hoc connection in your laptop by going to Network and Sharing Center in Windows 7 and share your MBlaze internet connection

ramesh

,chennai, on Mar 20, 2011 10:12 PM

hi, is it possible to share internet access over bluetooth ?

Mi Hau

,Singapore, on Mar 17, 2011 03:30 PM

I have an easier option. Just download and install connectify. It's free and you do not need to invest in a router. Your laptop will become a router itself.

mahesh

,thane, on Mar 17, 2011 03:35 PM

not everyone in India has a laptop, we mostly have desktop PCs so this solution is better

Amit

,Faridabad, on Mar 17, 2011 04:12 PM

that gud dude

Mi Hau

,Singapore, on Mar 17, 2011 04:30 PM

For Desktop PC, I only a fool will use an USB modem as it is slower and data plans are expensive than a wired connection. USB modems are for laptops so that one can get connected on the move. For home use on a desktops wired connections are preferred and you get a router with it. In addition to it, you will need to buy an addition piece of hardware (router) to use this method. So better get a DSL connection than using it..

mahesh

,thane, on Mar 17, 2011 08:21 PM

dear oversmart Mi Hau, you dont know a thing about India, so why dont you just shut the F up? we have USB data plans which are competitively priced when compared to wired. and i have a laptop and a desktop, why would i want to get two internet connections, one wired for desktop and one wireless for laptop? i would prefer one wireless connection for both so that i can use it even when i take the laptop with me anywhere and dont need to waste money (yes, we also dont have money to waste like you have in your country)

Mi Hau

,Singapore, on Mar 18, 2011 07:30 AM

Dear Mahesh, not me but you are acting over smart here. What can you prove with using foul language? and yes, let me ask you how is the USB internet devices have a cheaper data plans? I know that for 750 INR, you get unlimited DSL connection a month. However for for 750 INR you will get maximum of 5GB data per month on USB modems. Please refrain from using F word as it shows what a low life creature you are. I have high respect for Indians and have some great Indian friends but you are totally opposite..

Samir

,Mumbai, on Mar 18, 2011 09:06 AM

Hi there, @Mahesh, please dont degrade the Indian culture by using foul language. @Mi Hua, we do indeed have some USB data plans from BSNL and MTNL which are cheaper than wired data plans. Again, Mahesh there is no need for using foul language on this forum. Thanks.

mondita

,faridabad, on Mar 18, 2011 12:22 AM

i am using reliance netconnect broadband+ windows xp-pro please tell me the procedure for this configuration

Dhruv

,new delhi, on Mar 18, 2011 12:14 AM

thank you ...sir It will be pleasure if you tell us how to do so in windows xo pro.. I am using MTS MBlaze

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