The connection of the smartphones and other devices to Wi-Fi signals not only require the use of a routerbut sometimes it is also necessary to use a repeater signal that amplifies it and allows it to reach more places inside a house.
That is why, even when you do not have a repeater installed at home, people can use their own mobile to fulfill this role and give others access to Internet without the need to invest more money in a new device.
How to use the smartphone as a signal repeater
Although some phones already have a similar option built in that consists of sharing Mobile datawhen trying to use the device as an access point Wifi while connected to a grid active, it is disconnected, which means that both tasks cannot be performed at the same time.
However, this does not mean that it is impossible to use a function of “repeater signal” with a smartphonebut to run it it is necessary to use external applications that are compatible with the version of Android of telephone.
Some of them are paid, such as NetShare that allows access to the connection for free for a few moments before requesting the purchase of the platform for an approximate price of 9 dollars.
Another option, but with free access, is the application of WiFi Repeaterwhich has the particularity of being compatible with old versions of Android (from 4.2.2 onwards) and that does not require the start of a session inside the platform.
To use it as a Signal repeaterusers will have to download the application from the Play Store and then press the button that presents the signal icon Wifi. The purpose of this is to establish the Connection that will be shared The application will request access to the location of the Username and permission will have to be accepted in order to continue with the process.
Once the existence of the endpoint has been established, users will be able to access the new Wi-Fi network from the box that shows a QR code in the lower right corner of the signal icon Wifi that was previously pressed. In the case of some devices that do not have this connection method available, they will be able to connect manually using a network password.
After connecting, each of the devices that accessed the network generated by the smartphone can be viewed in the specific section of the application as a list in which its name and the type of device it is will be specified, whether it is a laptopother smartphone or one pc.
How to turn a smartphone into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Another function similar to the one already mentioned is to use a smartphone as if it were a router through the function Wi-Fi hotspot or in some cases “mobile hotspot”, which does not require linking with a sign existing, but takes advantage of the Mobile data of telephone to give access to this feature.
To activate this function there are two options: access it through the shortcuts offered by the smartphones on the devices toolbar or use the manual path you need from login to the app Configuration/Phone Settings.
Once inside, the user will have to enter the section of networks and Internet and look for the Internet Sharing option. When entering that menu, you will be able to see the different options available such as “Share connection by USB”, “Share connection by Bluetooth”, “Share connection by ethernet”.
The access point will also have a name grid and one password for greater security that can be configured at that moment just by clicking on those options.
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