In modern world mobile technologies are becoming increasingly used. Tablets with a variety of operating platforms enjoy huge success among users from all over the world. With the help of these devices you can solve various problems and, among other things, they are very convenient and transportable. However, despite the fact that tablets are extremely popular, many of their users, especially beginners, cannot figure out how to properly connect Wi-Fi on a tablet in order to enjoy good and high-speed Internet.
A Wi-Fi network is no surprise these days, and all modern devices have a wireless connection module installed. Wi-Fi can be found everywhere: at home, at work, in recreational areas, at train stations, subways and many other places. The hotspot is very easy to find.
Setting up Wi-Fi on your tablet
To connect your tablet via Wi-Fi to the Internet, you need to perform a list of simple operations:
- First you need to turn on Wi-Fi on the device - this can be done if you have a special widget that will be placed on the gadget’s desktop (sometimes you can open widgets by swiping down on the main screen). You can also activate the module in the settings: just click on “On”.
- After the wireless connection is activated, a list of available connections will appear on the gadget screen.
- Click on the appropriate network.
- If it has a password, you must enter it.
If all steps are completed correctly and the password is entered correctly, the device will be connected to Wi-Fi.
Connecting your tablet to your home network
Before using the home point Wi-Fi access, you need to activate and configure it through the router:
- Enter the following numbers in any Internet browser on your PC: 192.168.1.*. (The IP address of your router is indicated on the router itself or the box)
- After this, a window will appear where you need to specify the login and key to open access to the router.
- If the password is unknown, then on the Internet you can find out the standard login/password for any router model.
All further operations for setting up the router will depend on what specific device is used to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi.
- You need to go to the router settings and find the WLAN section (maybe Wireless Lan).
- Here you need to check the Active Wireless LAN box or activate it (set the value to Enable).
- Determine what type of security the network will have (WPA2-PSK is best).
- In the SSID column you need to enter the name of the wireless access point.
- Please indicate the key below and confirm it if necessary.
- Save settings.
After the router has been set up, all that remains is to connect to the new wireless network.
Quite often, tablet owners encounter the following difficulty: the tablet does not connect to Wi-Fi - the connection to the network continues indefinitely. Decide this problem possible through the following:
- The Wi-Fi network needs to be renamed (preferably in English letters). As practice shows, some gadgets do not want to connect to wireless networks whose names contain at least one Russian letter.
- The problem may be with the router. Restart it.
- The DHCP server may need to be enabled. To do this, you need to go to the router settings again (DHCP Setup) and check the box next to Enable.
- The gadget may not work with a certain type of encryption Wi-Fi networks. To change the type of protection, you need to go to the security settings and try to enter some value. For the new settings to be active, you need to reboot the router.
- Another way is to enter the IP address and DNS server manually. To do this, you need to open the connection settings on the device. They are located in a special window that appears when connected to a Wi-Fi network. You should open the user IP parameters and enter your address in the following form: 192.168.1.***. You also need to fill in the “Gateway” and “DNS” fields with data, which you need to obtain from your Internet provider.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network in public places
Wi-Fi has faster and higher quality data transfer compared to cellular network. Using a wireless network makes it possible to achieve significant savings (if you do not have unlimited tariff plan). Additionally, many tablets don't have 3G capability, making Wi-Fi connectivity in public areas a necessity. Most networks are secure and will require a password to connect.
How to connect a Wi-Fi tablet to a wireless network
- The first step is to open the device configuration and go to the wireless connections section.
- You need to make sure that the Wi-Fi function on the tablet is activated. This means that the tablet device will search for available networks in active mode. If such a point is detected, it will be shown here, indicating whether the network is password protected or has open access.
- You must touch the name of the network to which you will connect.
In the tablet settings, you can activate a function that will periodically notify the user about the presence of available networks in the current area. To connect to the network, you need to tap this notification. If you need to deactivate the notification function, you can open the tablet device settings, the “Wi-Fi” section, and uncheck the box next to “Notify when new networks are detected.”
If there is accurate information that there should be wireless networks in the current area, but for some reason they are not displayed on the device, then you need to turn off and then reactivate the Wi-Fi function. To connect to a password-protected network, you need to know the access key. Just enter it in the appropriate field and touch the “Done” icon. To disconnect from a network, you need to touch and hold its name, and then select Remove.
Some points may be hidden and not displayed on the device. In this case, even if the notification function about available networks is active, the access point will not be displayed. To connect to such a connection, you need to select the “Add” function in the Wi-Fi settings, and then specify the network name and password.
When you enter your network name and passkey, be aware that they are case sensitive. You must enter this data very carefully, since the slightest mistake will prevent access to the wireless connection. The function of adding and connecting to an invisible network may not work on some gadgets. This is due to the lack of required software, which must be preinstalled by the gadget manufacturer.
How to activate Wi-Fi without a router, even if there are no others wireless networks? In such a situation, you can resort to the help of other mobile devices, for example, a smartphone. You need to make it become an access point and distribute Wi-Fi itself. The required function is present in many devices as a standard parameter. If there is none, then you can install third party application, of which there are a lot.
Summarize
In most cases, connecting to Wi-Fi on a tablet does not cause any difficulties. It is enough to use standard features tablet device. If you still have any difficulties with how to connect Wi-Fi on your tablet, it is recommended that you carefully read the above instructions and tips. Wireless Internet the connection is much more convenient and cost-effective compared to mobile networks. You can comfortably download movies, play online games, listen to music and watch videos online.
A tablet, like a laptop, cannot be fully used without an Internet connection. Without an Internet connection, you will not be able to download applications, update Android, or use applications that require access to the World Wide Web. Therefore, the first problem that users who buy a tablet face is how to connect Wi-Fi on the tablet. We will tell you how to solve a similar problem using the example of Android. Samsung tablet Nexus 10.
The first thing you need to do when connecting your tablet to Wi-Fi is to make sure that the so-called “Airplane Mode” is disabled. "Airplane mode" is a mode in which everything wireless modules are switched off. Therefore, while Airplane Mode is turned on, you will not be able to.
After we have checked "Airplane Mode" we need to open Android settings. You can open the settings using the top curtain, which opens by swiping down, or using the icon on the desktop.
In the Android settings we need to find the Wi-Fi section and enable the wireless module Wi-Fi connection. Most often, the Wi-Fi section is located at the very top of the settings window, and the switch with which you can turn on Wi-Fi is located to the right of the Wi-Fi section.
After you have turned on Wi-Fi module on your tablet, you need to open the Wi-Fi section. After this, you will see a list of all available Wi-Fi networks. Select the Wi-Fi network you need and click on it.
After this, you will see a pop-up window in which you need to enter the password to connect to Wi-Fi. Enter your password and click on the “Connect” button. If necessary, you can check the box next to the “Show password” function. In this case, the password will be displayed as you enter it and it will be easier for you to type text.
If the password you entered is correct, the tablet will connect to Wi-Fi. This completes the process of connecting Wi-Fi on the tablet, and you can use the Internet.
How to connect a tablet to Wi-Fi with a hidden SSID
It should be noted that Wi-Fi networks with a hidden SSID do not appear in the list of available networks. If you need to connect your tablet to such a Wi-Fi network, then you must press the button with the plus sign.
After this, a pop-up window will open in which you need to enter the name of the desired Wi-Fi network and password.
How to connect Wi-Fi on a tablet using WPS
WPS (or Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a protocol for securely connecting to a Wi-Fi network without using a password. There are two methods of connecting using WPS: connecting using a hardware button on the router and using a client PIN code. Let's consider both of these options.
In order to connect Wi-Fi using the WPS button, you need to open the list of available Wi-Fi networks on the tablet and click on the button in the form of two arrows.
After this, a window will appear asking you to click on a button on the router.
Without closing this window on the tablet, we find WPS button on the router and press it.
After pressing the WPS button, you need to wait about 1 minute for the tablet and router to connect to each other. After this, you will see a message indicating that the connection to the Wi-Fi network has been completed.
Connecting using a client PIN code occurs in a similar way. Open the drop-down menu and select “Login by WPS PIN code”
After this, a window with a PIN code will open.
Wireless Internet access with using Wi-Fi network is the most preferred option for Android tablet/ smartphone. Since, unlike 3G, the connection is faster and free (unlike mobile connection), plus not all tablet models are equipped with a module for mobile internet, for them there is nothing to choose from. Connecting your Android tablet/smartphone to a Wi-Fi network is a very simple procedure and does not require specialized knowledge. And thanks to this article, even a child can cope with it (or vice versa, an adult, now children are information technology already much more advanced than my parents).
First of all, press the Main Menu button on your device.
Select the tab " WiFi", please note that the slider is in position ON. If your router supports WPS (button for fast and secure connection to a Wi-Fi wireless network), then on your tablet/smartphone press the arrow button (WPS button).
After activating this item, within 2 minutes press the WPS button on the router/router (may be called QSS or something else, depending on the device model).
The Android device will automatically install a secure wireless communication with your wireless device.
As a result, you will see that the connection is established. Click " OK".
If your router/router does not have a WPS (QSS) button, click on the network you want to connect to. in this example network name www.site.
Enter the password to connect to this Wi-Fi network.
Now you can use the Internet freely. The next time you connect, you will no longer need to enter a password or press the WPS button. Because your device will remember the network name and its password and will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network.
To make sure that you are connected to Wi-Fi, just look at the upper right corner of your tablet/smartphone and see the Wi-Fi signal strength indication there.
Troubleshooting problems connecting to a Wi-Fi network on Android.
If your Android tablet/smartphone cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network, do the following:
- Turn off and turn on your Android device again.
- Reboot your router/router.
- Remove the Wi-Fi network and then add it again. To do this, in the list of networks, click on your network and select " Delete".
- Check your router settings.
- Contact your provider (if there is also no Internet on other devices or the Internet indicator on the router/modem does not light up)
- Update the router/router firmware.
If you have a desktop computer or laptop at home, then setting up the router should not pose any problems. Installed, connected, configured, and everything is ready. But what to do if you don’t have a computer and you want to set up a Wi-Fi router yourself. A common situation in our time, now many people access the Internet from tablets, phones and even TVs. A Ved router can work without any problems without connecting to a computer, I wrote about this.
So, if you don’t have a laptop (PC), but you want to install a router yourself and set up a Wi-Fi network at home, then this can be done without any problems from the same tablet or smartphone (phone). The main thing is that the device can connect to the Wi-Fi network. Well, if you decide to get a Wi-Fi router, then you definitely have such a device. Your tablet or smartphone can run on both Android and iOS. That is, iPad and iPhone are also suitable. If possible, it is best to configure it from a tablet, of course. Only because the screen is larger and it will be more convenient.
The process of setting up a router from a tablet is almost no different from setting up from a computer. Except for the connection itself, and a few more nuances, which I’ll talk about now. The main thing you must have is an Internet connection (cable laid into the house) and the Wi-Fi router itself.
Setting up a router without a computer. From a tablet or smartphone
First of all, you need to connect the router and prepare it. Plug the router into a power outlet and connect the Internet to the WAN connector (cable from ADSL modem or Internet provider). You can view . No matter what brand of router you have, turn on the power and connect to the Internet. Also, connect the antennas if they are removable.
Immediately after turning on the router, it will begin broadcasting the Wi-Fi network. If the router is new, the network will have a standard name. Something like: "Asus", "Keenetic-7534", or "TP-LINK_0919". It all depends on what kind of router you have. The network will be without a password.
If the network that your router starts to distribute has some non-standard name, or is protected by a password, then you need to reset the settings and then continue. Resetting the settings can be done by pressing the RESET button on the router itself for 10 seconds. Here are the instructions for .
We take our tablet or phone, go to the settings, go to the Wi-Fi tab, and select your network from the list of available networks. Let's connect to it. It should be without a password. If a password request appears, then we reset the settings (see above). In some cases, the code for connecting to the network is indicated at the bottom of the router.
Next, on your tablet or smartphone, open any browser (Opera, Chrome, Safari), V address bar dial the address 192.168.1.1 , or 192.168.0.1 and we move along it. You can see the address of your router on a sticker, which is usually located at the bottom of the device itself.
Depending on the router, you may be taken directly to the settings, or a window will appear asking for a username and password. Typically the default is admin And admin. We indicate them and get into the settings. You can look at the universal one.
If you did everything correctly, you will be taken to the settings of your router. I logged into the Tp-Link control panel without any problems.
An important point when setting up a router over a Wi-Fi network
During the setup process, you will change various parameters, including, Wi-Fi settings networks. Basically, this is the network name and password. So, when you change the name of your Wi-Fi network and set a password, then after saving the settings and rebooting the router, problems may arise with connecting your tablet or smartphone (from which you configure) to your Wi-Fi network.
In any case, you will need to manually reconnect the device to your network. And if this doesn’t work, some errors like “failed to connect” will appear, then you just need to delete the network on your mobile device, and connect to it again.
On an iPad or iPhone, simply click on the desired network, and select "forget this network".
On Android devices click on the network we need and select "Delete network".
After this, connect to your network using the configured password.
When you change the wireless network settings in the router settings, you will need to adjust the settings on all connected devices.
You can configure the router from a tablet or smartphone without any problems. It is no more difficult than setting up using a computer. Ask questions and share tips in the comments!
Desktop computers are disappearing. They have been replaced by more convenient and portable things called tablets. The development of modern technical thought now allows them to be created in formal terms in no way inferior to conventional PCs.
New generation devices are multifunctional, durable, extremely portable and equipped with a keyboard. They allow you to use the limitless information capabilities of the Internet at any time and place, but for this, regardless of the chosen model, access to the Network will have to be established.
Why connect your tablet to the Internet?
Laptop PCs are multifunctional and convenient, but they are not without the disadvantages of conventional technology. Laptop computers need to set up a connection to the World Wide Web. The only exception to the rule can be considered more expensive models with built-in 4 and 3G modems.
But even this situation does not exempt you from carrying out basic settings.
Holders budget models cannot count on distribution at any point where there is reception mobile operator. But, in fact, a tablet cannot function normally without the Internet. The smooth operation of all applications depends on it. That is why you need to know the basic ways to connect a gadget via a WIFI interface.
Wi-Fi setup
Almost all modern tablets allow you to connect to the Internet via a Wi-Fi hotspot.
There are two main configuration methods:
- automatic;
- in manual mode.
For home connection Router mode is best (when the modem distributes the Internet to all devices). A bridge type connection has more limited capabilities.
Automatic
In order for the device to configure the connection in automatic mode it is necessary to carry out the following steps:
After carrying out all the necessary actions, you need to close all tabs and check the functionality given parameters. Sometimes there are problems that require manual intervention.
It should be noted that the speed of the Wi-Fi connection is much higher than that of the built-in 3 and 4G modules.
Manual
On some laptop PCs, you need to configure the wireless connection settings manually. This can happen if DHCP is not enabled on the router.
It is best to do this using the following algorithm:
- go to the “Settings” menu, then “Wi-Fi”;
- select the item “Attach manually”;
- enter the network name and stop at the “Advanced” item;
- IP settings select “Custom”;
- after the input fields appear, you need to enter the IP and DNS addresses using the data from the router subnet (otherwise, the addresses can be obtained from your web service provider).
After this, you need to select the security type and click on the “Connect” button. It is worth noting that 1 and 2 DNS addresses have standard view like "8.8.8.8" and "8.8.4.4".
Connection methods
There are four main options for connecting a portable tablet to high-speed wireless Internet:
- via a Wi-Fi router (after purchasing, configuring and installing the router, there should be no problems with the connection, but in this case we are talking only about the area limited by your home);
- via a laptop (convenient if there are several computer devices in the house);
- using a 3G modem (if it is not built into the gadget, you can always buy it separately);
- when using hotspots and city access points from different operators.
Connecting using a laptop is quite simple and convenient. Almost every modern laptop PC has a built-in wifi interface. The powerful functionality of Windows 7 and 8 allows you to turn any laptop into a router, regardless of whether it was originally wired or wireless.
As for the 3g modem, when purchasing it, first of all you need to pay attention to compatibility with your existing portable device. In addition, you will also have to buy OTG cable. It will serve as a link between the gadget connector and the modem. This good decision for devices running Android OS, but this method will not work for iPads.
People who often visit shopping malls, cafes and restaurants can use the “advertising” Internet. The owners of some establishments have made web access free, while others use it as motivation for customers (that is, it becomes free when ordering or purchasing goods for a certain amount of money).
This method is good for simple surfing the vast expanses of the Internet. But it is not suitable for permanent work.
Connect via laptop
In order to connect portable device To access the Internet using a laptop, you need to turn it into a distribution module. New Windows OS series allow you to do this using built-in tools. The basic requirements are the presence of a wireless adapter or card that supports wi-fi.
The setup algorithm is as follows:
After carrying out all these steps, questions about how to connect the tablet to the Internet via a laptop via wifi should not arise.
3G modem
If you want to make not only a portable PC, but also a similar Internet, you need to buy either a model with a built-in 3G modem, or one separately. The modem device must be compatible with the tablet.
You will also need a special OTG cable, but after this debugging will be as simple as possible:
- connect the modem and wait for the device to be detected;
- alternately go to the “Settings...” and “Data Transfer” tabs;
- move the virtual lever " Mobile traffic» to the “ON” position;
- then follow the tabs “More”, “ Mobile network", "Access point";
- we add a new point, having previously learned its parameters from the provider.
After the 3g icon appears, the Network can be considered available for use.
Wireless network via computer
If you are unable to complete wifi distribution on a laptop using tools operating system, this can be done using special installation programs.
A good purchase in this regard would be:
- Connectify;
- MyPublicWiFi;
- mHotSpot.
They have their differences, but debugging is carried out almost identically:
Video: Internet for tablet
Connecting the tablet to the Internet via a WiFi router
A laptop PC can be easily connected directly via wi-fi router. To do this, we check the activity of the wireless network. It is advisable that the DHCP server be enabled in the LAN interface section, because this will save you from constantly manually assigning work addresses.
If everything is functioning, you can proceed to direct adjustment:
- in a special tab we find the required connecting module;
- in the wireless networks window, move the slider to the “ON” state;
- click on section wi-fi connections and wait for the list of available networks to appear;
- select the one distributed by your router; if it is protected, an authorization window will appear in which you need to set the network name and password.
All settings are completed by clicking the “Connect” button.
Expensive modern tablets are equipped with 3 and 4g modems that allow you to surf the network without any problems. But such access cannot be called incredibly fast. Significantly surpasses it in terms of data transmission quality simple wifi. Its interface is present on almost all modern PCs.
Installation of this type connections can be made different ways. For home use It’s best to configure the laptop in router mode, and it will “distribute” no to other devices. You can connect the tablet directly to wireless adapter. But setup can be either automatic or require manual data entry.
If you have the desire and means, you can purchase a portable modem to create a mobile connection. But we must not forget that this method not suitable for iPads. In any case, immediately after purchasing a PC tablet, you need to set up an access point. With its help, you can learn about the benefits of hotspot Internet in cafes, shopping centers and other establishments that we all love to visit.
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