Comments on: How to share 3G Internet over WiFi

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:01:06 +0000

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)

By: chosen

chosen — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:19:34 +0000

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

By: Will WiFi Direct kill Bluetooth? | Daily Gadgets

Will WiFi Direct kill Bluetooth? | Daily Gadgets — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:16:16 +0000

[...] With Ad Hoc, we can usually share internet connection of one computer to other computers thru the built-in WiFi. One such example is our tutorial here — How to share 3G Internet over WiFi. [...]

By: Cheftonio

Cheftonio — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:10:18 +0000

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

By: Hadi Barrar

Hadi Barrar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:19:55 +0000

it’s too great
thanks for info

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:04:20 +0000

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

By: ashley

ashley — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:19:16 +0000

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

By: Rif

Rif — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:37:43 +0000

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?

By: sid

sid — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:24:10 +0000

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?

By: Internet Sharing « MPonteres’ Blog

Internet Sharing « MPonteres’ Blog — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:57:24 +0000

[...] to this link if you need more [...]

By: yuga

yuga — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:56:55 +0000

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

By: RAYMOND Tanada

RAYMOND Tanada — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:04:30 +0000

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

By: thecalls

thecalls — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:25:09 +0000

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.

By: thecalls

thecalls — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:02:37 +0000

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

By: Smart Bro Share It Wireless Router | YugaTech | Philippines, Technology News & Reviews

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:22:21 +0000

[...] The device can share the 3G internet with up to 5 computers. Of course, if you have a laptop, you can just follow this short guide on how to share 3G internet over wifi. [...]

By: SoNn

SoNn — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:14:30 +0000

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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Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:01:39 +0000

[...] connection over wifi using the Internet Connection Sharing feature on Windows XP SP2. Yuga has a similar post but he uses Vista, so I thought, since XP is still the dominant OS in the market, why not make one for XP too. So [...]

By: jojo

jojo — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:25:43 +0000

@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.

By: yuga

yuga — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:47:48 +0000

@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.

By: SoNn

SoNn — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:27:57 +0000

@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.

@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.

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

By: jojo

jojo — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:22:54 +0000

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!

By: jox

jox — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:46:46 +0000

thanks i will try this one

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:01:20 +0000

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?

By: Fern

Fern — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:41:28 +0000

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

By: NetBooks Philippines

NetBooks Philippines — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:32:30 +0000

Thank you for sharing this!

By: CC Lozano

CC Lozano — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:47:53 +0000

Really helpful, thanks Abe!

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:45:15 +0000

just what i need!

maraming salamat father Abe!

By: Blackdiamond

Blackdiamond — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:57:06 +0000

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

By: Joseph

Joseph — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:06:01 +0000

Hi sir,

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

thanks
Joseph

By: HAOMARU

HAOMARU — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:24:53 +0000

Thanks Abe, Great story!