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Today, in the century information technologies, you won't surprise anyone with the Internet on your phone. Modern remedy connection is used as a pocket computer through which you can connect to the World Wide Web in a matter of seconds, check mail, look in, read news, etc. But for this, of course, you need to know how to turn on the Internet on your phone. By by and large, it is very easy to do this, but such a task can be difficult for a beginner. Our article will help you understand the nuances of setting up the Internet on a mobile phone or smartphone.
Internet settings may differ for different phone models. For example, you can turn on the Internet on a lenovo phone in the same way as on other phones running on the Android platform - only the interface of your phone's settings will be different. A little differently, the Internet is turned on on iOS and Windows Phone 8.
How to enable and configure internet on Android phone?
The most in a simple way how to turn on the Internet on the phone is to use wi-fi. If your phone runs on the Android platform and you have an access point, then it will not be difficult to connect to the Internet. Such an Internet will work faster and, moreover, no money will be withdrawn from the account for using it. So what to do:
- Turn on wi-fi in the network connection settings or using the button on the main screen.
- Choose one of the available networks.
- Enter the password for secure connection (you can get it from your network administrator). If the connection was made, your phone will remember this network, and in the future it will automatically connect to it.
- Sometimes, in addition to the password, you also need to specify other settings (access port or proxy server).
Information about APN protocols is different for each operator, it can be found on their official websites. And the access points of the most popular operators in Russia and Ukraine look like this:
If you've done all that needs to be done and the internet won't connect, try turning your phone off and on again. The system may just need a reboot for the new settings to become active. Also keep in mind that when you connect via 3G, you must have funds in your account.
Modern mobile technology is distinguished by the widest operational capabilities, one of which is access to the global network. Setting up the Internet on a mobile phone is not that difficult, but it is important to get it right. Failure to do so may result in device malfunctions, unnecessary financial costs, and malware infection, if installed incorrectly. In this article you will find detailed instructionshow to connect to the Internet on an Android phone and how to set the correct settings.
How to turn on the Internet on your phone
First of all, you need to make sure that the phone you have chosen supports the mobile Internet service. This applies only to early models of phones, since all modern mobile devices are adapted to access the network. You can find out the necessary information in the instructions for the device. If you just bought new smartphone, and it has not yet been configured, you need to start by choosing your mobile service provider.
Today, all mobile operators are competing with each other, trying to lure subscribers low prices for communication and favorable rates for the Internet. Therefore, it will be easiest to choose an operator with suitable conditions for the provision of Internet services, contact technical support and follow the instructions. Automatic settings ordered from the selected operator are the most simple and quick way install internet on a mobile phone. As a rule, you don't even have to do anything for this, since the Internet settings come automatically as soon as you insert a new SIM card, and you just have to accept them.
How to set up Internet on your phone
In case the settings did not come automatically, you can set up the Internet on your phone yourself. For example, consider a phone model based on Android OS Samsung GT-S7272 version 4.2.2 and mobile operator MTC Ukraine.
How to set up internet on your Samsung phone:
- Press the "Menu" button located in the lower left corner of the phone, and select "Settings" in the list that appears.
- In the window that appears, select "Other networks".
- In the list that appears, click on the item "Mobile networks".
- Select the "Access points" item.
- Further, there are two options for the development of events: either you do not have any access point and you need to create it, or select an existing access point and check the correctness of its settings. To create an access point, you need to click on the menu button and select "New access point ...".
To check if the settings of the existing access point are correct, click on it and go to the settings menu.
Please note that on any smartphone and with any mobile operator, the Internet is configured in the same way. The only difference is in the name of the access point and some Internet settings, which you can find out on the website of your mobile operator.
I can't connect the Internet on my phone
In some cases, setting up the Internet on the phone can be very confusing, and you can't cope with it yourself. In such situations, you have every right to go to the nearest office of your mobile operator, give your phone to a consultant and ask to set up the Internet. Employees cannot refuse you, since their duties include assistance and technical support to subscribers if necessary.
If you prefer to figure out the problem yourself, we recommend that you go to the official website of the operator and find step by step instructions Internet connection settings. You can also go to the manufacturer's website mobile phone and find settings specifically for your device model.
It is not difficult to install and configure the Internet on your phone, especially since today service providers are doing everything possible to make life easier for their subscribers. The best option - ask the sales assistant of the mobile communication salon to set all the necessary settings on the spot when purchasing the device. You just have to choose the most favorable tariff and enjoy your time on the world "web".
A modern smartphone can theoretically be used without an internet connection. But in this case, in terms of its functionality, it will not be far from the simplest push-button mobile phone. Therefore, we recommend that you connect the internet using our guide. And you don't have to put money into your account - in the article you will find instructions on how to connect to public Wi-Fi networks.
If you are just going to buy yourself a smartphone, be sure to pay attention to its characteristics. The fact is that different models have different data transfer rates. It is rarely written in numbers - instead, the supported communication standards are indicated in the characteristics. Here is a list in ascending order of speed:
- GPRS;
- EDGE;
- 3G;
- 4G (LTE);
- LTE-Advance.
Focus on this point in the specifications if Internet access is very important to you. Also, remember that not all operators have 4G equipment in absolutely every big city our country. And there is nothing to say about settlements and villages - a 3G smartphone will do quite well in them.
You can also pay attention to the supported Wi-Fi standard. In the overwhelming majority of cases, we transfer data via Wi-Fi 802.11n... But in recent times more and more popular are routers supporting the standard 802.11ac, providing a very high speed of receiving and transmitting information. If you plan to install a similar router in the near future, then it is advisable to purchase a device that is capable of working with the above-mentioned Wi-Fi standard. However, this is not necessary at all.
Setting up a Wi-Fi wireless network
But enough talk about theory. It's time to talk about how to set up the Internet on Android. And you should start by setting up Wi-Fi. Usually, this is what novice users have problems with, since this process almost not automated. Note that the easiest way is to connect to your own router. It's a little harder to do this with friends, at work, and elsewhere. So, you should do the following:
Step 1. Go to " Settings". If the corresponding icon is not in the notification panel, then find it in the menu.
Step 2. Go to the section " Wi-Fi". On some devices, there is a switch next to it. It needs to be turned on.
Step 3. If there is a checkbox in this section, then activate it.
Step 4. Now click on the name of that wi-Fi networks, with which you want to turn on the Internet on Android.
Step 5. If the network is protected, then enter the password for it. For more convenience, you can check the box next to “ Show password". When finished with entering the password, click on the button " To plug».
That's all. Now your smartphone has memorized this network and will connect to it automatically. It's the same with public networks - if you have already connected to one, then in the future in this place your device will independently connect to it. There are exceptions, though.
Using WPS
Friends can connect to Wi-Fi using another method. It consists in pressing the WPS button on the router. This allows you not to drive in the password and network name. But first, on a smartphone or tablet, you also need to press the WPS button - in this case, not physical, but virtual. This is done as follows:
Step 1. Go to " Settings».
Step 2. Go to the section already mentioned by us “ Wi-Fi».
Step 3. Activate the switch if necessary. Then click on the " Options". On many devices, it is designed as a vertical ellipsis and is located in the upper right corner.
Step 4. Click on the item " Additional functions". On some gadgets, this step is skipped, since the item “ WPS»Is located directly in the context menu.
Step 5. Click on the item " WPS button».
After that, the smartphone will connect to the network distributed by the router, as a result of which you can access the Internet.
GPRS, EDGE, 3G and 4G configuration
Setting up a mobile Internet is both easier and more complicated. Usually, the user does not need to dig into the settings at all - telecom operators send a special file that automatically prescribes all the parameters. This does not happen only in the most extreme cases - when your model of a smartphone or tablet is not in the operator's database. But believe me, these bases are so vast that you can not find only all kinds of Chinese non-names there. If you're unlucky, you'll have to manually configure your internet access. This is done on Android as follows:
Step 1. Go to " Settings"As you did earlier.
Step 2. Go to the section " Other networks". In some smartphones and tablets, it may be called “ Other networks" or " Yet»- it all depends on the translation.
Step 3. Here you need to click on the item " Mobile networks».
Step 4. Then it all depends on the specific implementation of the software. On some devices, you will be taken to the menu shown in the screenshot below. In this case, you need to open the item " Access points (APN)". In other models, the corresponding settings may immediately open.
Step 5. Be that as it may, but you need to add an access point of your operator, if these parameters did not come after you inserted the SIM card. In our case, this is done by pressing the button with the plus sign.
Step 6. After clicking the corresponding button, you will see many fields. First of all, pay attention to the points " Authentication type"(May also be called" authentication type") And" APN type"(On old devices it is called" Access point type»).
Step 7. In the first paragraph, you must select "PAP". This is the type of authentication used by the overwhelming majority cellular operators worldwide.
Step 8. In the second field, manually write “ default, supl"- without quotes and spaces, as in the following screenshot. Click the " OK».
Step 10. Finally, click on " APN" or " Access point". Enter your carrier's specific internet address here:
- MTS - internet.mts.ru
- MegaFon - internet
- Beeline - internet.beeline.ru
- TELE2 - internet.tele2.ru
- MTS - mts and mts
- MegaFon - gdata and gdata
- Beeline - beeline and beeline
- TELE2 - both fields are empty
If you use the services of some smaller telecom operator, then you can find out its settings by visiting the official website. You can also call the subscriber center - they will definitely dictate to you the APN, username and password.
Summarizing
As you understood, set up mobile Internet can be done without any difficulty. This is done almost easier than on old push-button phones. Fortunately, with current technology, you only need to bother with this on very rare occasions.
When buying a new mobile or after "freezing" an old device, there is often a problem with connecting to the World Wide Web. Consider general schemeshow to connect the Internet to your phone. Signs of an error are the absence of a network access icon (E, G, 3G, H, LTE) on the notification panel or a notification with a browser refusal.
The first thing to find out is whether you are eligible to connect. To do this, make sure that:
- the cellular is in the coverage area (there are at least two divisions of the communication indicator);
- the account balance is positive;
- the tariff payment operation was successful;
- traffic is not exhausted;
- cellular transmission is on.
Let's look at how to start a data transfer. In the settings menu (Wireless networks) turn on the "on" / "on" mode, and the indicator should change color. If that doesn't solve the problem, follow the further instructions.
The most common cause is cellular data failure. An easy way to turn on the Internet on your phone is to order automatic settings from a provider. To do this, call the support service and select the appropriate item in the automated menu. In a few minutes, the installations should come in an SMS message, after activating which they are automatically added. This method works not only when the SIM card is started for the first time, but also after it is removed and blocked.
If a automatic settings do not come or you have previously used a network connection, restart your smartphone. This will force the SIM card to re-register. Try to connect to the internet again.
We connect devices on iOS, Android, Windows to the World Wide Web: create an access point
Let's figure out how to turn on the mobile Internet in manual mode... Consider the principle of replacing or creating an access point on the main types of OS - iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android, Windows Phone.
To carry out installations, go to the mobile phone in the "Settings" column and find the item "Cellular" or " Mobile network»(Designation may differ depending on the type and version of the OS).
The "APN" field will appear. Choose a name that is relevant for your provider and check which options exist, which are active, and check them for correct entry.
* All information about filling the APN fields, username and password is posted on the provider's website.
If an error is found, correct it and select the saved connection. Try going online through the Safari app or other browsers.
The wrong APN may have been selected, please set it according to your current provider.
How to connect mobile Internet on your phone if there are no access point options? Create your own connection. To do this, in the access point menu, click the "+", "Add" icon or hold down the touch key of the main menu with a square icon (for Android). In the window that appears, enter the Username, Password and APN ( if you don't know, check on the provider's website).
Try downloading Internet Explorer or another browser. If unsuccessful, restart your device and try again.
Frequently asked Questions
I can't go online after flashing my smartphone
The reason is a failure of the attachment point. The same thing happens after a factory reset. In the device, you need to set an existing one or create new point... Please follow the instructions above depending on the OS of your smartphone.
Can I distribute mobile Internet to other devices (OS - Android)?
Of course, for this you need to go to the main menu of your smartphone and find the "Personal Point" icon. Then check the box "Personal access point" and select the "WLAN connection" column. Your device is ready for distribution. In order for other devices to connect to it, confirmation will be required - enter the proposed combination of numbers. Do not forget that to use the Internet, data transfer must be enabled on your phone, you must have money or available traffic on your account.
Consultation of Wifire specialists is possible at the number indicated on the website.
The tariffs and services of Net By Net Holding LLC can be changed by the operator. Full up-to-date information about tariffs and services - in the section "tariffs" or by phone indicated on the site.
Mobile service providers include the ability to use the Internet in all service tariffs, and therefore a separate connection to the Internet on cell phones is not required. However, you cannot just start using the Network from a mobile device immediately after purchasing the device.
The fact is that this is a paid service and therefore, in the interests of the convenience of users, although the network is initially connected, its activation is required. By activating access on his smartphone, the subscriber, as it were, confirms his consent so that his account will be debited cash for using the service.
How to activate the Internet on a cell phone
Depending on the mobile provider and the specific phone model, the connection activation procedure will be different. There are several alternative methods you can use to find out the details.
- If you recently connected a SIM card and you still have a box with instructions from it, you are in luck. Carefully re-read the operating instructions and find the Internet activation section. The text of the SMS message and the short number to which it must be sent for activation will be indicated there. After that, the settings will be sent to your device, which will automatically take effect. Now it remains to restart the device and you can start enjoying surfing the sites.
- If you do not have any instructions, you need to open the phone book and find service contacts. Select a voice autoinformer and start it. After that, follow the instructions of the autoinformer to activate the service on your smartphone.
- You can also activate the service on the mobile operator's website. Log in to your personal account - to do this, enter the login and password received when purchasing the device, then find the menu for connecting and managing services, tariffs, service packages and activate access. If problems arise during the activation process, feel free to call the operator's technical support number. And if you don't understand anything at all or you just don't want to mess around and strain your gray clothes, just visit the nearest communication salon. Fortunately, they are now on every corner. It doesn't even matter which operator, sales consultants will help you in any case. Perhaps they will even offer you to switch to a more favorable communication tariff. When you buy your new cell phone, ask the seller to immediately activate your connection to the Network.
To connect the Internet access option from various operators, use the links:
- Beeline: https://my.beeline.ru/login.xhtml
- Megafon: https://lk.megafon.ru/login/
By logging into personal account, select the option that suits you at a cost and click connect. We will not provide lists of options here, since they change almost weekly, the cost and volume of traffic are constantly changing. Connect in your office yourself.
After a while, an SMS comes with a notification that you now have access to the Internet. Next, you need to activate it on your phone. To do this, quickly swipe your finger across the screen from the very top down, in the menu that appears, press the "Data" button, as shown in the picture:
The smartphone starts to connect and after a while will go online. Of course, provided that you have correctly connected the desired option, as well as if there is a good connection with the operator.
Launch a browser or a program like Skype, Mail-Agent and use the Internet!
PC or Wi-Fi connection
It is possible that you already have an Internet connection on a stationary computer or laptop, and you do not want to overpay for a second connection from your mobile phone. Then you can take the Internet directly from your computer.
The simplest and most reliable is to connect to a computer using a USB cable. If your computer has a Wi-Fi distribution point or a Bluetooth option, you can set up a wireless connection. You will need the programs that come with your PC or laptop. The latest versions can be found on the manufacturer's website.
Similarly, a cellular device can receive a wireless connection from Wi-Fi router... To connect, again, you need to know the access identifiers for this network. If you find yourself in a place where there is a free Wi-Fi hotspot, then you will not need to enter passwords. You just need to select the desired Wi-Fi network in the settings and turn it on. To do this, quickly slide your finger across the screen from top to bottom and in the menu that appears, activate wifi buttonas shown in the screenshot:
The principles and procedure for connecting and activating access to the Network on various cellular devices are the same. There may be some individual details or terminology. For example, on Android devices, the settings indicate Mobile network, and iOS-based gadgets for this setting are named Cellular network.
If the connection is wireless network Wi-Fi does not work, most likely, this function is disabled in the settings. You just need to go into settings and switch from Off. on On
Using a cell phone as a modem
USB cable option
You may not have access to the Network on your computer or laptop, but use your cellular device as a modem. To transfer the Internet from your phone to your computer, you must first connect the equipment using a USB cable.
After that, an inscription will appear on the computer screen that new hardware has been found and a connection is required. Then the Found New Hardware Wizard will start. Following the instructions of the Wizard, you can set up data transfer from your smartphone to your computer step by step. In the process of setting up the connection, you will have to enter the access identifiers that you received from the provider. If you did not receive it, you need to call technical support and forgive you to report this data.
Wi-Fi hotspot option
The latest models of cellular devices already have options to use the device as a USB modem or Wi-Fi router. In this case, you just need to open the settings menu and find where the switch to router or modem mode is located in your gadget. Switch to On again. and see what happens to the computer. It may be necessary to install additional software or some special drivers.
Quickly swipe your finger across the smartphone screen from the very top to the bottom, in the menu that appears, find the icon, as in the screenshot, and enter your settings (network name and access key):
