Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 My wife has a smart phone..can I link it to my laptop to get on the internet while we are away camping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 1 minute ago, Capt.Storm said: My wife has a smart phone..can I link it to my laptop to get on the internet while we are away camping? Its called tethering. Most phones will let you create a wifi hotspot or tether through the USB. I do it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: Its called tethering. Most phones will let you create a wifi hotspot or tether through the USB. I do it all the time. So what do I have to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Just now, Capt.Storm said: So what do I have to buy? Nothing, what phone does she have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Right now I run my laptop through my wireless router if that means anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 With Droid's there is a Tethering and portable hotspot menu item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 1 minute ago, Capt.Storm said: Right now I run my laptop through my wireless router if that means anything. So you will setup the phone to have its own SSID and password. You will them connect to that the same as your router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: So you will setup the phone to have its own SSID and password. You will them connect to that the same as your router. Ok..she has a Samsung..will that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Just now, Capt.Storm said: Ok..she has a Samsung..will that work? Easy peasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: Easy peasy. Dude..I tried just to answer her smart phone the other day and failed. Her son and gf are coming over later today or early tomorrow morning..maybe they will know how to set the phone up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 For S4 http://www.samsung.com/au/support/skp/htg/16390#none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: For S4 http://www.samsung.com/au/support/skp/htg/16390#none Cool beans..the wife will be back here in a few mins and we will try it...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 4 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: For S4 http://www.samsung.com/au/support/skp/htg/16390#none ok,for this I type in androidAP? That's what they show in the pic. g.) On the Network SSID field box, input the required name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 1 minute ago, Capt.Storm said: ok,for this I type in androidAP? That's what they show in the pic. g.) On the Network SSID field box, input the required name. Its the name you want to call this hotspot. I would suggest CappyAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 You don't have to change the name, but you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 8 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: Dude..I tried just to answer her smart phone the other day and failed. Her son and gf are coming over later today or early tomorrow morning..maybe they will know how to set the phone up. If all else fails find an average 14 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: Its the name you want to call this hotspot. I would suggest CappyAP. Just now, SSFB said: You don't have to change the name, but you can. cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 ok how about this..which one? h.) On the Security drop down list, select network security settings (Open, WPA PSK, WPA2). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 The one they are pointing to in your photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) 1 minute ago, ckf said: The one they are pointing to in your photo. X2 Then create a password like CappyBoss Edited August 13, 2016 by ArcticCrusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 thanks again..will try it in a few mins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 One more question, she has 2 gigs a month on her plan..she usually only uses 1/4 of that..how much internet time would be left for being on this site roughly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 4 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: One more question, she has 2 gigs a month on her plan..she usually only uses 1/4 of that..how much internet time would be left for being on this site roughly? Being on this site would use very little since you are normally just browsing. She should get text messages when she gets over 50% and again closer to her limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 13, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 13, 2016 12 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: X2 Then create a password like CappyBoss Or Adolph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Being on this site would use very little since you are normally just browsing. She should get text messages when she gets over 50% and again closer to her limit. Thanks! Good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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