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How to share 3G Internet over WiFi

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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43 Responses to “How to share 3G Internet over WiFi”


  1. Gravatar Icon Enteng replied on Feb 28th, 2009 at 4:13 pm (1)

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

    :-)

  2. Gravatar Icon Dexter | Tech At Hand Dot Net replied on Feb 28th, 2009 at 4:36 pm (2)

    Thanks for the info.

  3. Gravatar Icon charlene replied on Feb 28th, 2009 at 5:31 pm (3)

    This is real great. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Gravatar Icon charlene replied on Feb 28th, 2009 at 5:47 pm (4)

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

  5. Gravatar Icon franz replied on Feb 28th, 2009 at 8:09 pm (5)

    Thanks Abe!

  6. Gravatar Icon Jhay replied on Feb 28th, 2009 at 9:27 pm (6)

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

  7. Gravatar Icon mcpelly replied on Feb 28th, 2009 at 9:52 pm (7)

    Ohh how about that??

  8. Gravatar Icon franz replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 2:24 am (8)

    @charlene

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

  9. Gravatar Icon NIEL replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 9:19 am (9)

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

  10. Gravatar Icon HAOMARU replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 10:58 am (10)

    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

  11. Gravatar Icon HAOMARU replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 10:58 am (11)

    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

  12. Gravatar Icon HAOMARU replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 11:02 am (12)

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

  13. Gravatar Icon yuga replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 11:04 am (13)

    Yup, was named after Abe Lincoln. Story here.

  14. Gravatar Icon yuga replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 11:06 am (14)

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

  15. Gravatar Icon HAOMARU replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 11:19 am (15)

    Thanks Abe! Great info!

  16. Gravatar Icon HAOMARU replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 11:24 am (16)

    Thanks Abe, Great story!

  17. Gravatar Icon Joseph replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 4:06 pm (17)

    Hi sir,

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

    thanks
    Joseph

  18. Gravatar Icon Blackdiamond replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 5:57 pm (18)

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

  19. Gravatar Icon Jay replied on Mar 1st, 2009 at 9:45 pm (19)

    just what i need!

    maraming salamat father Abe!

  20. Gravatar Icon CC Lozano replied on Mar 2nd, 2009 at 6:47 am (20)

    Really helpful, thanks Abe!

  21. Gravatar Icon NetBooks Philippines replied on Mar 2nd, 2009 at 1:32 pm (21)

    Thank you for sharing this!

  22. Gravatar Icon Fern replied on Mar 2nd, 2009 at 9:41 pm (22)

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

  23. Gravatar Icon Ann replied on Mar 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm (23)

    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?

  24. Gravatar Icon jox replied on Mar 3rd, 2009 at 11:46 pm (24)

    thanks i will try this one

  25. Gravatar Icon jojo replied on Mar 5th, 2009 at 6:22 am (25)

    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!

  26. Gravatar Icon SoNn replied on Mar 6th, 2009 at 11:27 am (26)

    @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

  27. Gravatar Icon yuga replied on Mar 6th, 2009 at 11:47 am (27)

    @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.

  28. Gravatar Icon jojo replied on Mar 8th, 2009 at 8:25 pm (28)

    @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.

  29. Gravatar Icon SoNn replied on Mar 11th, 2009 at 2:14 am (29)

    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. :)

  30. Gravatar Icon thecalls replied on Mar 20th, 2009 at 5:02 pm (30)

    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

  31. Gravatar Icon thecalls replied on Mar 20th, 2009 at 7:25 pm (31)

    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.

  32. Gravatar Icon RAYMOND Tanada replied on Mar 30th, 2009 at 12:04 pm (32)

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

  33. Gravatar Icon yuga replied on Mar 30th, 2009 at 12:56 pm (33)

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

  34. Gravatar Icon sid replied on Jul 16th, 2009 at 10:24 pm (34)

    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?

  35. Gravatar Icon Rif replied on Aug 18th, 2009 at 2:37 am (35)

    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?

  36. Gravatar Icon ashley replied on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:19 pm (36)

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

  37. Gravatar Icon Alex replied on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 1:04 am (37)

    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

  38. Gravatar Icon Hadi Barrar replied on Oct 21st, 2009 at 1:19 am (38)

    it’s too great
    thanks for info

  39. Gravatar Icon Cheftonio replied on Oct 21st, 2009 at 3:10 pm (39)

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

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