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How to share 3G Internet over WiFi

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The other day, when my DSL broke down, I was forced to use my backup Smart Bro Prepaid and Globe Visibility to connect to the net. Problem was that only one PC at home had the connection. He’s a quick solution I did to share 3G internet over WiFi.

You will need a laptop with WiFi to act as the access point or if you only have a desktop PC, you can get one of those USB WiFi dongles.

setup adhoc sharing

  • Go to your Control Panel and select Network and Sharing Center.
  • In the Tasks menu, click on the link “Set up a Connection or Network”.

wireless adhoc

  • In the next window, select the option “Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network” and click next until you reach the network name and security options.
  • Type in the name of your new network and select the Security Type.

That’s it. Fire up your Smart Bro, Globe Visibility and Sun Cellular Wireless Broadband and once you’re connected online, anyone who accesses your new WiFi network will also have internet connection.

Another option is when you have a WiFi capable 3G phone, you can install JoikuSpot and enable internet sharing over WiFi too.

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Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and is considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines.

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jil · 14 years ago

I hve a 3g connection on my laptop and I cant,t share internet with my mobile phone via wifi >
please help me .


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Dayton · 15 years ago

Did this on my desktop. My laptop detects the wifi ad hoc but only gets limited connectivity. Can anybody help me on this?


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lhey · 15 years ago

thanks for the info! will try to use this.. wishing it will work and would be secured and reliable!!! :)


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Francis · 16 years ago

Hi abe, I tried doing this using BayanBRO, and guess what? They’re too greedy to let you share your connection. Can you help me on this one?


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andre3w · 16 years ago

WOW. Thanks for this information.


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Pedro · 16 years ago

hmmm… will bookmark this page, thanks sir…


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godric · 16 years ago

the samsung wave also has a “mobile access point” feature that has similar functions like joikuspot. best thing of course is that it’s a standard feature so it’s free!


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Jab · 16 years ago

Been using joikuspot for over two years now… It’s great and very reliable.


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JanPaul · 16 years ago

hello mga peepz pahelp naman po. I tried na baguhin yung settings ng router DLINK DIR 300 kaso di na madetect yung connection over the network. Try ko ireset yung router pero ganun pa din.. thanks po


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Kim Roa Endaya · 16 years ago

I can’t seem to connect my iPhone to the internet using this created sort of wifi network…even when it has no password?!

ANY IDEAS WHY?

@abeolandres and others :D


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Kim Roa Endaya · 16 years ago

can I connect my iPhone over my created wifi network?


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Jack · 16 years ago

If you are using Windows 7, Connectify is a dead simple way to use the virtual wifi port built into W7. Basically, you run the program and you can easily share any connection, LAN, 3G, Wifi or even dialup modem, over wifi. Basically, it creates your own hotspot.

(cool bonus feature: if you are in a paid wifi place and are with a bunch of friends, only 1 person needs to pay and they can reshare the wifi with everyone)


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chosen · 16 years ago

nice. so ur laptop will act as a bridge and generate a wifi network for ur other wireless device/s. right? :)


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Cheftonio · 17 years ago

I’ve got 2 more windy31’s still on-stock (+1 more for personal use). I guess useless na siya..


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Hadi Barrar · 17 years ago

it’s too great
thanks for info


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Alex · 17 years ago

which brand of router u can suggest, we have desk top(XP) & WIFI Laptop, I want also my desktop to wireless so that no messy wired on the floor


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ashley · 17 years ago

I have a huawei E169 will this work in the philippines, thanks all. ash


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Rif · 17 years ago

Hi. I have shared connection on vista, phone (E65) finds it and connects to it, but other laptop with XP don’t find the network. Does it somehow works between Vista and XP over wifi?


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sid · 17 years ago

Hi.

My second attempt at doing this wasn’t a success.
The other computer/phones that try to share the 3G connection couldn’t connect to the net. Help please?


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RAYMOND Tanada · 17 years ago

Bossing is this possible for desktop to desktop connection. Crossover Ethernet PC to PC connection.? Syang ksi ung SUN… i pc lang pwede… thanks…


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Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

Yup, it’s applicable too as long as your desktop has WiFi.


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thecalls · 17 years ago

i already found the answer to my question above, and having a vista starter hinders me for ad hoc networking. it sucks so i’ll save up for vista premium or maybe seven.


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thecalls · 17 years ago

hi, tanong ko lang bkt ung pc ko walang option na set up a wireless adhoc? do i need to do something else for that option to appear? im using vista starter, is that relevant? tnx


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SoNn · 17 years ago

Hi Abe & Jojo, I finally got to make it work na. Tested sharing my SBW on my MacBook to my girlfriend’s laptop. I don’t know how I did it but I’m happy that it works na. Thanks!

@Abe – I had to make a how to for XP. As promised, I linked your post on the XP how-to. Check it out. :)


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jojo · 17 years ago

@SoNn, not sure where your problem lies, but had no difficulty sharing a Visibility signal from my macbook with 2 officemates who both had netbooks running on XP. Maybe have your laptop checked at Switch in ATC, the people there are really sharp and were able to fix a problem I was having with my USB port in no time.


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Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

@SoNn, thanks for the link. Actually a friend once shared his 3G internet via Mac Pro’s WiFi and my Windows laptop was able to connect. There was no special settings done to do that.


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SoNn · 17 years ago

@abe – great info. I’ve long wanted to post an internet sharing how-to on XP but I can’t because I use a Mac. I don’t have to anymore. Link na lang kita. :D

@jojo – unfortunately, windows laptops can’t connect to the Mac’s internet sharing. I can tell by experience. If you were able to make it work please share it with us. :D

@Fern – yes. you can follow the steps as written by Abe


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jojo · 17 years ago

If you have a macbook it’s even easier — the airport card can emit a wi-fi signal for any computer to access (much like a router without a password). All you have to do is go to SYSTEM PREFERENCES, click on SHARING, and check INTERNET SHARING. That’s it! I was able to share my globe visibility with 2 friends and it was really cool!

love this site btw!


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jox · 17 years ago

thanks i will try this one


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Ann · 17 years ago

I tried this yesterday for Windows XP following this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he4dGCfE67c

Unfortunately I’m missing the “Wireless Networks” tab in the Wireless Network Connection properties. I have no idea why…

I’m using a 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter… Maybe it’s not compatible?


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Fern · 17 years ago

Can this be done when the PC that has connection to ther internet is running WinXP?


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NetBooks Philippines · 17 years ago

Thank you for sharing this!


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CC Lozano · 17 years ago

Really helpful, thanks Abe!


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Jay · 17 years ago

just what i need!

maraming salamat father Abe!


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Blackdiamond · 17 years ago

You site is very informative. Everyday I always read your articles and it helps me a lot.


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Joseph · 17 years ago

Hi sir,

can I ask if this will work in a Windows XP? if its possible can you publish the steps?

thanks
Joseph


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HAOMARU · 17 years ago

Thanks Abe, Great story!


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HAOMARU · 17 years ago

Thanks Abe! Great info!


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Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

@charlene – Yes. Can be done with a Mac too.


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HAOMARU · 17 years ago

@Abe my apologies! How to delete the 2nd post?


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HAOMARU · 17 years ago

Thanks Abe! Trivia: Did you know? Abraham Lincoln also got the same nickname (Abe). Wild guess! @Abe did your parents got the name after Abraham Lincoln? Just curious! LOL


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Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

Yup, was named after Abe Lincoln. Story here.


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HAOMARU · 17 years ago

Thanks Abe! Trivia: Did you know? Abraham Lincoln also got the same nickname (Abe). Wild guess! @Abe did your parents got the name after Abraham Lincoln? Just curious! LOL


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NIEL · 17 years ago

Oh my windows vista failed to set up this sharing option.


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franz · 17 years ago

@charlene

Yeah. It’s working with vista directly connected to the internet and with an xp on wifi. :D


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mcpelly · 17 years ago

Ohh how about that??


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Jhay · 17 years ago

Nice one, so this is the trick my classmate did to share his 3G connection to our class last week.


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franz · 17 years ago

Thanks Abe!


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charlene · 17 years ago

Can this be done if one laptop is on xp and the other a vista?


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charlene · 17 years ago

This is real great. Thanks for sharing.


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Dexter | Tech At Hand Dot Net · 17 years ago

Thanks for the info.


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Enteng · 17 years ago

thanks for the info abe…this will come handy if the need arises.

:-)


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