WE R LIBRARY FORMAT
| Level | Advanced |
| Device | Computer (Macbook) |
| Topic | Internet |
| Sub-topic | Connecting Via Mobile Data |
| Introduction | |
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| WiFi connections are one of the most common methods of connecting to the internet. Many laptop users rely on WiFi access to complete their tasks. So it’s only natural that an unreliable WiFi connection would be a concern for many users. Fortunately, there’s an alternative to your usual WiFi connection if it’s inconsistent or unavailable. With that in mind, we’ll show you how to use your phone’s mobile data to connect your Macbook to the internet in this article! | |
| Body | |
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| Step # | Action |
| 1 | Before you use your phone’s mobile data to connect your Macbook to the internet, you must first make sure you have a phone with a mobile data plan. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to connect your Macbook to the internet, let alone your phone. So, once you’re sure your phone has a mobile data plan, you’ll be ready to set up a mobile data connection that your Macbook can use! |
| 2 | Before anything else, it’s crucial to ensure that your mobile data connection is activated. This is essential to the process as it’s the presence of a data connection that will eventually help your laptop connect to the internet. With that in mind, we’ll show you how to use an Android phone and an iPhone to create this mobile data connection for your Mac. For Android users, first, open your phone’s settings to create a “wireless hotspot” for your Mac to utilize. |
| 3 | After opening the Settings app, look for the option that’s labeled “Connections” or “Network and Internet.” Tap on the option once you find it. An example of what you’ll find on your Android phone can be seen in the following photo:  |
| 4 | Your screen will then look much like what the photo below shows. Look for the option that says “Mobile Hotspot and Tethering” (or “Advanced” in other Android phones) and tap on it. |
| 5 | When you find yourself on the “Mobile Hotspot and Tethering” screen, look for the option that’s labeled “WiFi Hotspot,” “Portable Hotspot,” or something similar. The option will have a slider beside it. Tap on the slider to activate your Android phone’s mobile data hotspot. |
| 6 | On the same page, you can also edit the name of your phone’s hotspot and the password needed to access it. You can set these up however you prefer. |
| 7 | The process for activating your mobile hotspot on an Apple iPhone is also relatively similar. The first thing you need to do is to locate and open your iPhone’s settings app–the one that has a gear for its icon. |
| 8 | On your iPhone, you will find yourself on a screen that looks much like the photo below. Locate and tap on the option that says “Personal Hotspot.” |
| 9 | Your phone will bring you to a screen that has an option labeled “Allow Others to Join” and a slider next to it. To turn on your iPhone’s hotspot and to allow other devices to detect it, tap on the slider. |
| 10 | On the same screen, you can also change the password of your iPhone’s hotspot. Set this up however you want to. |
| 11 | Now that your mobile hotspots are activated, you can connect your Macbook to your phone’s hotspot. To do this, go to the menu bar on your Macbook’s screen and locate the WiFi icon. |
| 12 | Tap on the WiFi icon to reveal a drop-down menu that shows you the available networks. If you cannot find your phone’s mobile data hotspot, tap on the option that says “Other Networks” to reveal more available connections. |
| 13 | Look for the WiFi connection you want to connect to and click on it. |
| 14 | If it asks for a password, enter it, then click on the “Join” option. |
| 15. | Congratulations! Your Macbook has connected to the internet thanks to the mobile data hotspot from your cell phone! |
| Conclusion | |
| WiFi connections are the standard way that most people connect to the internet, especially if you’re using something like a Macbook. It’s incredibly convenient as it allows you to connect from anywhere for as long as you’re within range of the connection. So, it only makes sense that people love utilizing this connection method. But, despite how convenient it is, there are times when your usual WiFi connection may fail you. Fortunately, there are ways to work around this. One way would be to use your phone’s mobile data by creating a hotspot. All you need to do is activate it and then connect to it from your laptop, and you’ll be on the internet immediately! Using a mobile data hotspot to connect your Macbook to the internet sounds as easy as one, two, three, which it usually is. However, there are still some people who may not find this process very easy. There are several reasons why. But, whatever the case, these people are struggling. Fortunately, there are ways to get through these difficulties. One way to do it would be to contact us. By reaching out to us, you allow us to learn more about what you find challenging about the process and have us formulate the appropriate solution for it. That way, you’ll get over whatever obstacles are preventing you from carrying out this process and be able to do it by yourself from then on. For anyone struggling, that can be a great relief! So, with that in mind, don’t be afraid to reach out to us via any of our communication channels! | |
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