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Can a 3g modem distribute wifi. How to distribute mobile Internet from an Android smartphone to other devices? Editing the host file on the computer

This year, tariff plans with unlimited mobile Internet caused a big stir. MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2 and Yota have similar offers. Tariff plans do provide for the absence of restrictions on speed and traffic (at least, so the operators say). However, it was not completely without restrictions. The main disadvantage of such tariff plans is that they are only for smartphones. Also, it is not possible to use the phone as a WI-FI access point and there is a restriction on the use of file-sharing networks. Many subscribers are interested in whether it is possible to bypass these restrictions? With some effort, you can bypass restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi, use a SIM card in a modem, and download files from torrents.

As part of this review, we will consider all the ways to bypass restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi (TETHERING). It is difficult to single out one single way, so you will have to independently determine the most suitable option for you. The guide is relevant for all tariffs with unlimited mobile Internet, which are characterized by the presence of restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via WI-FI (, MegaFon "MegaUnlimited", Beeline postpaid tariffs, Yota tariff plan for a smartphone).

All ways to bypass restrictions on the distribution of the Internet

On the Internet you can find many instructions for bypassing restrictions on the distribution of the Internet. Unfortunately, not all of them are relevant and most do not achieve the desired result. We tested all the options and found the most effective ones. With their help, you can bypass restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi, but we cannot guarantee a 100% result.

We will consider the following methods for bypassing restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi:

  • Change IMEI on the distributing device;
  • Change/fix TTL value (TTL Editor and TTL Master programs);
  • Editing the host file on the computer.

Consider separately each technique (you can apply them all). If you have any difficulties, ask questions in the comments. We also recommend visiting the relevant sections of the 4pda.ru forum, which contains many recommendations for bypassing restrictions on Internet distribution.

Change IMEI on the distributor

If you want to use a SIM card in a modem or distribute the Internet using a Wi-Fi router, you need to change the IMEI on the distributing device. You need to use IMEI from a smartphone running on the windows operating system. You can use any other IMEI, but then the risk increases that after a while all your efforts will be in vain. Traffic to windows resources from a computer is not suspicious, since mobile devices running on the Windows operating system go to approximately the same resources.

Also note that the IMEI you are about to write to your device must not be registered on the same network. That is, you cannot connect to the network simultaneously from two devices with the same IMEI. If you can't find the IMEI from the windows background, you can generate it. You can download IMEI Generator WinPhone.

There are two ways to change IMEI:

  • Through the engineering mode;
  • Through the console (Terminal Emulator).

Which method is more convenient is up to you. We will bring detailed instructions for both options.

Change IMEI via engineering mode:

  • We dial in the phone: * # * # 3646633 # * # *, after which the engineering mode (engenieer mode) opens;
  • Go to the Connectivity tab.
    Choose: CDS Information > Radio Information > Phone 1;
  • Above the AT+ line, add: EGMR = 1.7, "your_IMEI";
  • To change IMEI to the second SIM card (if any), repeat the previous step, but write already: EGMR = 1.10, "your_IMEI";
  • Press the SEND AT button and reboot.
  • Attention

    • If nothing happened, then try putting a space after AT +.

There is another way to change IMEI, which involves using a terminal emulator. The emulator works similarly to the Windows command line. The utility can be downloaded for free from Google Play. Find the application Terminal Emulator for Android slot machines for money with kiwi withdrawal and install it on your smartphone. A number of commands that must be executed in the emulator to change IMEI may differ depending on the phone model. In most cases, you need to enter the following code:

su
echo -e "AT +EGMR=1,7,"YOUR_IMEI""> /dev/smd0.

If you have a dual SIM device, then to change IMEI to a second SIM, you need to add:

echo "AT +EGMR=1,10,"YOUR_IMEI""> /dev/pttycmd1.

If you need to change the IMEI of the router or modem, then

Change/fix TTL value

The TTL number indicates the lifetime of traffic packets. By default, for most operating systems on smartphones, it is 64. When connecting to the operator's network, the device transfers the default value to it. If a modem or router is used to connect to the Internet, the TTL value is reduced by one unit, as a result of which the operator recognizes that the subscriber is using the SIM in a device other than a smartphone. The same applies to using the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot (the smartphone acts as a router and TTL is reduced).

Bypassing restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi by changing the TTL is quite real. You need to change the value in such a way that packets from other devices (possibly non-rooted ones) have the same value as the TTL on the “default” donor if one is lost from TTL. Devices running on iOS and Android operating systems have a default TTL of 64. To distribute the Internet, you must assign TTL=63 to the donor.

Changing / fixing the TTL value is possible manually and with the help of special programs. First, consider a method that involves changing the TTL using programs.

Let's start with the TTL Master program (previously the program was called Yota Tether TTL). The program requires root user rights to function. read in a separate review. With the help of the program, you can change the TTL value in one click. The utility can be downloaded from Google Play. To change the TTL, the free version is enough. Instructions for using the program are not required, since everything is already very clear. After launching the application, your current TTL will be indicated, as well as the TTL, which must be specified in the corresponding field. Enter the desired TTL and click on the "Apply" button. Now try to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from your smartphone. The TTL Editor program works in a similar way.

You can change TTL on Android without using the above programs (root rights are required).

To change TTL, do the following:

  • Turn on Airplane mode on your phone;
  • Install and run the ES Explorer application (you can use another one with similar functionality). Go to the following path: proc/sys/net/ipv4, find a file called ip_default_ttl there, open it and change the value from 64 to 63. Remember to save your changes before exiting the application;
  • Turn off Airplane mode to connect your smartphone to the network;
  • Turn on Wi-Fi sharing and you can connect your phone or tablet to the network.

If you need to connect a computer to the phone, then in addition to the above steps, you need to perform the following manipulation:

  • On the computer, click - start -> Run -> in the line we write regedit;
  • Open registry go -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters;
  • In the right window, right-click -> New -> New DWORD value (32 bits) -> Name it "DefaultTTL";
  • Right-click on the new parameter -> Edit -> On the number system, put a point "Decimal", in the value field, write (64);
  • Save everything and restart your computer.

Now you can distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from your smartphone. The method works, as evidenced by numerous reviews.

The above instructions are relevant for the Android operating system. If you need to change the TTL on another OS, on a modem or router, then follow this link and use the appropriate guide.

Editing the host file on the computer

The hosts file is designed to match the names of domains (sites), which are written using characters, and the corresponding IP addresses. Editing this file is necessary in order to block the resources through which the operator detects the distribution of the Internet. Unfortunately, it is physically impossible to collect a universal hosts file, so install a traffic analyzer and track on which resources the operator detects distribution. A lot of useful information on editing the hosts file can be found by clicking on the link above (w3bsit3-dns.com).

The hosts file is located in the folder with the Windows operating system, usually it is the "C" drive on the user's computer. For quick access to the file, press the key combination "Windows" + "R" on the keyboard. This will open the Run window. In the "Open" field, enter the command: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc and click on the "OK" button. Next, the "etc" folder will be opened, in which the "hosts" file is located.

Conclusion

Bypassing restrictions on the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi is quite feasible, but no one can guarantee that the result will be preserved for a long time. We repeatedly tested various ways to bypass the restrictions and most of them stopped working after a while. You can try the techniques described in this article or find other ways on the forums, but operators will always make sure that the restrictions they set are problematic to bypass.

If you know of working schemes that were not mentioned in the review, share them in the comments.

Having access to the Internet from a laptop via a modem with a 3G / 4G connection, you can create your own Wi-Fi network. It will be available to other computers and mobile devices. There are several ways to do this.

Ways to create a local Wi-Fi network

To create your own Wi-Fi network, you need to have two things:

  • modem with Internet access;
  • a laptop or computer with a network adapter that provides access to a Wi-Fi network: if the device is able to see the Wi-Fi network and connect to it, then it can distribute it.

Windows 7, 8, and 10 have built-in tools to help you create a network. But if for some reason they do not suit you, then you can use third-party programs that simplify the setup process.

Network setup by standard means

Setting up a Wi-Fi network by standard means takes place in two stages:

  • creating and enabling the network;
  • making it available to other devices.

You can activate distribution via the network from the command line, and allow other devices to access the Internet using the control panel.

If you're on Windows 10, you can use the new simplified method described in the "Special method for Windows 10" section.

Before proceeding with the steps described below, you need to log in to the Internet. It should be available - check this by opening any site.

To create a network that can be seen by other devices, follow the steps below. But it will start working only after completing the second stage of configuration.

Do the following in the first step:

  1. Use the Start menu (Windows 7) or search bar (Windows 8, 10) to find and launch the command line console. You can search for the cmd command. Click on the found option with the right mouse button and run the command with administrator rights.

    Open command prompt as administrator

  2. In a command prompt window, type and run the command netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid= N key=K keyUsage=persistent, where N is the network name and K is the password. The password must be at least 8 characters long.

    Enter and execute the command to create a Wi-Fi network

  3. After the command completes, enter a request to start the network - the netsh wlan start hostednetwork command. If in response a notification is issued about the correct completion of the process of creating and launching the network, then you can proceed to the second stage of configuration. If an error occurs, check if Wi-Fi mode is enabled. On some laptops, it can be turned off with a special button, and programmatically it turns on and off through the list of networks. You can open the list through the Wi-Fi icon in the lower right corner of the screen. If Wi-Fi mode is enabled, but the netsh wlan start hostednetwork command still fails, update the network adapter drivers.

    We execute the command to start the network and check the result

Network Access Activation

After the network is created, you can see it from other devices and connect to it. But this is only a local network without access to the Internet and the possibility of data transfer, that is, you cannot download or download anything through it yet. There are a few more steps to take:

  1. Through the Start menu (Windows 7) or the system search bar (Windows 8, 10), find the control panel and open it.

    Opening the control panel

  2. Go to Network and Sharing Center. If this section is not on the home page, then use the built-in search bar to find it.

    Opening the Network and Sharing Center

  3. In the left part of the window, find the line "Change adapter settings" and click on it.

    Open the "Change adapter settings" section

  4. A list of available networks will appear. Among them, we are interested in two: one will be called as you called it when you created it with the netsh wlan set ... command in the command line console (the default is "Wireless Network Connection" in Windows 7, 8 or "Local Area Connection" in Windows 10) , and the second - by the name of your Internet operator. The second network is available via modem. Right-click on it and select the "Properties" section.

    Open the properties of the network with Internet access

  5. Go to the "Access" block. Check the box that other networks can borrow the Internet, and select the previously created Wi-Fi network from the list. She will now have access to the Internet. Save your changes by clicking the OK button.

    Specify the network created via the command line

If the system warns you that the changes will take effect after reconnecting, then turn off the Internet and turn it on again.

Done, you can start using the created Wi-Fi network to access the Internet.

Special way for Windows 10

If you are using Windows 10 and have installed build version 1607 (released in August 2016) or newer, you can use an easier method to open access to the Internet. It is enough to do the following:

  1. Use the search bar to find the Settings app.

    Opening the Settings app

  2. Go to the "Network and Internet" block.

    Open the "Network and Internet" block

  3. By opening the sub-item "Mobile hot spot", allow the distribution of the Internet. Here you can also set the network name and set the password.

    We activate the distribution of the Internet through a mobile hot spot

The network is ready to use. Use any device to test it.

Video: creating a Wi-Fi network to connect to the Internet via a modem

How to complete the giveaway

After the Wi-Fi network is no longer needed, it can be closed. To do this, in the command line console opened with administrator rights, you need to enter the netsh wlan stop hostednetwork command.

We close the network with the command netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

To restore the network, follow the steps described in the paragraph "Creating a network". If at the same time you want to change the password, then execute the command from the second step of the “Creating a network” paragraph, entering a new value instead of Y.

Network setup using third-party programs

If for some reason the configuration by standard means does not suit you, you can resort to the help of third-party programs. Consider the most famous and convenient of them.

Switch Virtual Router

The official website of the program is located at this link. After downloading and running the program, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the gear in the lower right corner.

    Click on the gear to enter the settings mode

  2. The network settings menu will open. Specify the name of the Wi-Fi network (in the "Name of the router" field) and the password for it. Set the rest of the settings as you like. Save your changes.

    Specify the network name and password in the Switch Virtual Router settings

  3. Returning to the main screen, press the Start button.

    Press the Start button to start the network

  4. The distribution of the network will begin. To close it, use the Stop button. On the main screen, you can always see a list of devices connected to the network.

    The main screen shows a list of devices connected to the network

If the distribution is enabled, but the Internet is not available, then you must manually allow access to it. To do this, use the method described in the Activating Network Access section.

VRP

An application that allows you to create a Wi-Fi network without unnecessary settings. The process has been simplified as much as possible. After launching the application, it is enough to enter only the name and password of the network. By applying the settings, you will create a new network.

Specify the network name and password

After the distribution over the created Wi-Fi network is enabled, follow the steps described in the “Activate network access” paragraph so that the network has access to the Internet.

In the lower left corner of the screen, in the quick access bar, a program icon will be displayed to notify you of the network status.

Connectify

The free version of the program can be downloaded from the link. When the application is downloaded, installed and launched, all that remains is to specify the network name, password and network that has access to the Internet (which is accessible via a modem). If necessary, make some additional settings. After pressing the Start Hotspot button, you can start using the created Wi-Fi network to access the Internet.

Set the desired settings and create a network

In the Client tab, you can get information about devices connected to the created network.

Connected devices are visible on the Client tab

There are many ways to distribute the Internet from a modem to other devices. To use the standard Windows tools, you'll need the Command Prompt and Control Panel, and on Windows 10 build 1607 and later, you'll only need the Settings app. If you want to automate and simplify the network setup process, it makes sense to use one of the third-party programs freely available on the Internet.

Do you already have 3G but your friends don't? You have to work, but Wi-Fi is broken in your office, and your 3G mobile operator is alive and well? You went on vacation with a girlfriend and one 3G modem for two and now you are fighting for the right to be the first to post photos on social networks? Okay, nothing to worry about, now our hero, Captain Obvious, will teach you to share the joy of 3G with the world in all ways available to him. Moreover, in our great time, third-party services are not needed for this - mobile platforms have learned to act as a default router, and routers with 3G and Wi-Fi support have become even smarter and more convenient.

How to distribute 3G from an Android smartphone

First of all, make sure your Android smartphone is connected to 3G. To do this, you must have data transfer turned on, your smartphone must be in the network coverage area and it must have support for this communication standard (any modern mobile device already has it). If you have a dual sim device, then check that the SIM card with 3G Internet is in the slot that supports 3G. Hint - if there is a 3G icon on the status bar near the network indicator, then you should not carry out all these manipulations, let's move on. If not, look at the screenshots and do everything as in them.

Next, we go to Settings-Wireless networks-More. Depending on the device, the next item may be called differently. Someone has it "Modem mode", and someone - "Mobile Internet Sharing", "Modem and hotspot". We go into it, leave the name of the network by default or change it to our own, change or remember the password. If necessary, change the security and power settings in advanced settings. If you want to connect another device to your 3G smartphone not via Wi-Fi, this can also be done via Mobile Internet Sharing. Finished with this smartphone.

We take the device that needs to be connected to the Internet (another smartphone, tablet, laptop, netbook), go to the Wi-Fi settings, find our network by name, enter the password (if anything, you can peep in a smartphone with 3G), enjoy the fast Internet!

How to distribute 3G from iPhone

This instruction is relevant for iPhone with iOS version 5.0 or later.

As soon as the fields are filled, you need to go up one menu item or go to the main menu. And there, and there will be a new section - "Modem mode". The mode must be activated. The intricate password iPhone will offer by default, you can change it. "Tethering mode" is available for three types of connection at once: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB, and for each of them the device provides instructions on how to proceed. Those essentially come down to how to connect devices to each other.

How to share 3G with Windows Phone

Mobile Windows Phone is notorious for not having the most logical settings. Nevertheless, it is the configuration of the smartphone in router mode that is implemented here in the most understandable way for the uninitiated user of all mobile operating systems. For starters, you still need to make sure that your mobile device is connected to a 3G network. If the coveted icon is not lit on the status bar, then you need to follow this path: Settings-Data transfer. We check that it is “on” here, and the fastest network is 3G.

Next, you should go back one menu item and go to "Shared Internet". Turn on "General access" and set up the network on your mobile device (name and password). Everything is ready, now you can search for it from a laptop or other mobile Internet and enjoy high-speed access.

How to distribute 3G from a laptop on Windows 7 or 8

If you have a 3G modem and a Windows laptop on hand, and there are more than one who want to join the Internet, then this part of the article is for you. You can go two ways: install third-party software or set up Wi-Fi without it. We recommend the second one. Again, there are two scenarios here. The first is to use the command line (it's not at all scary that you are), the second is a little longer, but does not look so intimidating for beginners. In any case, now you need to memorize this phrase with all the correct punctuation marks:

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid="Wi-Fi" key="password" keyUsage=persistent

where Wi-Fi is the name of the network, you can put any of your own, and password is the password, it should also be changed.

Those who decide to hack into the Internet network through the command line should run the "Command Prompt" as an administrator. If you have Windows 7, then most likely you have it in the Start menu. If not, then it is easily found by searching for cmd or "Command Prompt". If you have Windows 8, then you need to right-click on the Windows icon on the desktop, select "Command Prompt (Administrator").

The memorized phrase must be entered in the window that opens and press Enter. Or use the "Copy" and "Paste" functions. The command line will notify you of the success of the operation with such a message.

Those who decide to do without the command line need to copy the same phrase, create a new text document and paste it into it. You can name the document whatever you want, but in the extension, instead of .txt, specify .bat so that Windows perceives it as a batch file. Next, you need to right-click on this file and run it as administrator. The effect will be the same.

Next, to configure the general Internet, you need to follow the following path: Network and Sharing Center(most fast way get here - right-click on the icon for connecting to the Internet) -Change adapter settings. In the menu that opens, see that “Wireless Connection 2” has appeared (most likely Windows will call it that if you did not manage to create any other unnamed wireless connections earlier).

After performing these simple manipulations, you again need to get to the Network and Sharing Center-Wireless Network Management-Wireless Connection 2-Properties-Sharing and check the box "Allow other network users to use this computer's connection to access the Internet."

To start the created network, you need to repeat the manipulations with the "Command line" or the creation of a batch file, as described above. Now you need to use the following text:

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

Ready! You can connect to the network from another device.

How to distribute 3G through a router

Those who live in the private sector (or went to the country in the summer) and do not have a fixed Internet connection can solve the problem of high-speed Internet access via 3G for the whole family. To do this, you can either purchase a regular Wi-Fi router that allows you to connect a 3G modem via USB. Or a compact Wi-Fi router with a SIM card slot, which is even easier to work with. Fortunately, both types of devices are no longer uncommon. The first type of WI-Fi router is suitable for those for whom a 3G modem will not be the only source of Internet connection. The second is suitable for those who need maximum portability, the ability to charge not only through a wall outlet, and definitely do not need Ethernet. Often, inexpensive 3G Wi-Fi routers have a limit of 5 users, if you need more (and you definitely need to!), This should be taken into account when choosing, and understand that you will have to pay extra for more comfortable work.

First, we will talk about setting up a Wi-Fi router with USB. To do this, you need to connect the router to the electrical network, make sure that all previous settings are reset (long pressing the reset key will do this), insert the modem into USB and wait until it blinks in response.

Next, you need to connect to the open Wi-Fi network of the router (it should be called as the model of the router) and go from a laptop, smartphone or tablet to the page 192.168.0.1 (or it can also be 192.168.1.1, usually the IP address is indicated on the router itself ) through a browser. Usually, it is recommended to use a wired connection and Internet Explorer for these purposes, but with a high degree of probability, you will succeed both through Wi-Fi and through any other browser. The router will meet you with a standard authorization interface, which will differ slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but in general it will look something like this.

To get into the router settings, in the fields that appear, enter the admin login and admin password, if your router does not have other settings specified. Further, depending on the manufacturer of the router, events may develop in different ways, but in the end you need to find the “Connection Type” in the menu. In some routers, you need to go into the manual settings of the Internet connection, in others, you need to install your firmware version from the operator's website. For others (for example, ASUS), the 3G modem connection is configured in the "USB connection" item. The paths are different, but the result is the same - you need to set "3G" in the connection type.

If you have a 3G Wi-Fi router, then no additional tricks are needed - just turn on the router, find its network, enter the login and password received along with the operator card, and use it. Such a router can act as a modem when connected to a computer via USB (for example, while charging), without losing the ability to distribute Wi-Fi.

How to Share 3G with Macbook

To make your Internet access (which you, for example, received from your 3G modem connected via Bluetooth) shared on your Macbook, you should go to the system settings and follow this path: Sharing-Shared Internet and select the type of connection in the window that opens. Then configure the network name, security, channel and password. After configuring these parameters, check the box next to "Shared Internet" and you're done.

Wireless Internet is actively entering our life, earlier it was GPRS, EDGE then 3G, a more modern version of 4G - capable of providing speeds up to 100 Mbps. In the days of GPRS / EDGE, the speed of the Internet was barely enough to open a web page, there was no talk of "distributing" the Internet via Wi-Fi and could not be. But times are changing and with the advent of 4G, such a need arises, because even if the Internet speed is about 10-20 Mbps, it is already quite enough to connect 2 or more devices (smartphone, laptop, TV, etc.) and without brakes watch online videos, play online games and quickly open web pages. In this regard, a reasonable question arises - how to organize the distribution of 4G Internet (3G if speed allows) over a network (LAN, Wi-Fi)? There are several options for how to do this, in this article I will describe all known to me.

I suggest starting with the simplest:

1 Way to distribute the Internet from a smartphone or tablet.

Almost all smartphones and tablets support 3G/4G communication. The easiest way to "share" the Internet is with these gadgets. Here is an example article on how to set it up - How to share the Internet using Wi-Fi from an Android tablet / phone . The advantages of this method are obvious - for this method you do not need to purchase any additional equipment (almost everyone has a smartphone or tablet), the disadvantages are battery drain.

2 Way to distribute the Internet using a mobile 3G / 4G Wi-Fi router.

For this method, it is enough to purchase a mobile 3G / 4G Wi-Fi router, insert a SIM card into it and use it. The advantages of this method are the autonomy of the device, we can take it with us and use it anywhere, the disadvantages are its purchase and dependence on the battery charge level.

4 Way. Distribute the Internet using a bundle of Wi-Fi router + 3G / 4G modem.

For this method, you must have a router with 3G / 4G modem support and the modem itself. Connect the modem to the router, configure the Internet in the router and that's it. You get not only wireless Wi-Fi Internet, but also 4 LAN ports for connecting additional equipment that is not equipped with a Wi-Fi module (computer, TV). An example of how to organize this on routers TP Link 3220 / 3240 . Pros - such a system can work around the clock 24/7, cons - the purchase of additional equipment - a router.

5 Way. Distribute the Internet using a router with a built-in 3G / 4G module.

Another way follows from method 4, if you want to use only 3G / 4G Internet, then it will be more convenient for you to buy a router with a combined modem, i.e. a single device into which a SIM card is inserted and this device distributes the Internet via Wi-Fi, has LAN ports for connecting a computer, TV or NAS. Pluses - one combined device, minuses - the price of this device.

In this article, I described all the methods of distributing the Internet 3G \ 4G that I know. If you know more ways, you can write in the comments.

The 3G radio bandwidth is high enough to meet the needs of multiple users using a single modem. In addition, many Russian providers, including Rostelecom and Promsvyaz, are already starting to offer 4G services - such a connection allows you to transmit traffic at 100 Mbps with the prospect of speeding up to 1 Gbps. It is rational to use such a connection to several people at once, but here a difficulty arises - how exactly to distribute traffic to several devices without resorting to expensive and inefficient solutions? It is logical to assume that Wi-Fi should be used - in this case, the user will have several options for organizing a high-speed network with the ability to access the Internet. We will tell you how to set up and share Wi-Fi from a modem in order to get the most out of your radio connection.

It turns out that the modem can distribute Wi-Fi no worse than a router

Universal Solutions

First of all, you can purchase a combo modem with a built-in Wi-Fi router. Setting it up will take a minimum of time, because in the web client all the parameters will be displayed in an organized form. Combined devices can use not only the above wireless connection, but also ADSL communication, which requires a cable connection. Similar modems are offered to be purchased by Promsvyaz and Rostelecom, as well as other providers - when working with them, you will not need to configure the device. If you need to connect via 3G, and not ADSL, you should give preference to a device in the form of a flash drive with a USB connector.

To distribute wireless Internet to several devices, you can purchase a mobile router, which has long been offered by providers such as Promsvyaz and Rostelecom. Of course, it will not be able to work with ADSL, but you will get a stable connection even far from the city - the device is equipped with a battery and does not require access to a power outlet. If you are interested in the ability to switch between ADSL and 3G, you should purchase a Wi-Fi router with a USB connector. A modem can be attached to it, which must first be configured when connecting to a computer.

Non-standard options

Using a modem connected to a laptop, you can distribute data without a router at all. In Windows 7 and older, it is possible to organize a wireless network through the command line. However, it is always more convenient to use special applications, such as Virtual Router Manager. The only condition is that only original drivers for wireless modules must be installed on the computer.

You can distribute traffic via Wi-Fi without a radio modem at all - for this you need a modern smartphone or tablet. The following models are capable of performing the function of a router:

  • iPhone 5 and later;
  • iPad Air;
  • Samsung Galaxy S4;
  • HTC M8-M9.

Setting up the distribution is quite simple - you just need to enable the appropriate option in the wireless network settings, as well as set the SSID and your password. To connect, you need an operator card, such as Promsvyaz, with 3G support.

Convenient connection

Distributing traffic received via wireless communication is very simple. To do this, you can purchase a combined device that works simultaneously in 3G / 4G networks and creates a Wi-Fi connection available for mobile devices. At the same time, such a router can be not only stationary, but also portable, equipped with a battery. Also, a Wi-Fi connection can be organized without a router, using a standard laptop network adapter for this. Finally, the function of a universal device that receives 3G traffic and distributes it among several consumers can be performed by a modern smartphone or tablet.