Is it possible to use a WiFi antenna to connect to a Wifi network, then forward this connection?

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • Stteffann
    PCHF Member
    • Dec 2016
    • 11

    #1

    Is it possible to use a WiFi antenna to connect to a Wifi network, then forward this connection?

    I use this USB antenna to connect to a Wifi network, and now I want to forward this connection to my tablet, so I bought this mini USB router in order to forward the connection. There is an app that goes with this router, which I believe I did set up properly, since it does connect both my smartphone and tablet to this computer, BUT there is no Internet! So now I am wondering what am I doing wrong…
    As you can see in this picture, I have 2 networks now (I am connected to Huawei_nwfjcj, and also it shows the wifi network that the router created, 360 Wi-Fi), the β€œunindentified network” is the one that doesn’t have internet forwarded. Does anyone know why?
  • veeg
    PCHF Director
    • Jul 2016
    • 8982

    #2
    Hello
    @Samuria

    I will try to get you some help on this..

    Comment

    • Rustys
      PCHF Member
      • Jul 2016
      • 7862

      #3
      Originally posted by Stteffann
      I want to forward this connection to my tablet
      Why not use the WiFi off the Tablet?

      Comment

      • Stteffann
        PCHF Member
        • Dec 2016
        • 11

        #4
        Originally posted by Rustys
        Why not use the WiFi off the Tablet?
        Because tethering spends a lot of battery, and because I want to forward Internet TO the tablet, not FROM it…

        Comment

        • jmarket
          PCHF Owner
          • Jan 2015
          • 7634

          #5
          You don’t have to tether. Tablet’s almost always have Wi-Fi abilities. Do you have a tablet model # and manufacturer name?

          Comment

          • Stteffann
            PCHF Member
            • Dec 2016
            • 11

            #6
            Originally posted by jmarket
            You don’t have to tether. Tablet’s almost always have Wi-Fi abilities. Do you have a tablet model # and manufacturer name?
            I don’t think I was clear with my intentions. I have a long range wifi antenna which provides my PC with Internet connection. My tablet CANNOT reach this source since it is 150m away, so I need to use the wifi routuer on my PC to forward the connection to it. BUT the router does not forward Internet, it only connects the tablet. THAT is the problem.

            Comment

            • Stteffann
              PCHF Member
              • Dec 2016
              • 11

              #7
              Since English isn’t my native language, it might be better to explain with this diagram:
              [ATTACH]981[/ATTACH]

              If this doesn’t explain the situation, then I give up. 360 Wi-Fi is the connection that I use to connect with my tablet, and this connection does not forward any Internet to it.

              Comment

              • Samuria
                PCHF Member
                • Oct 2016
                • 86

                #8
                There are 2 ways to set these up one the tablet has to enter a password or 2 on the pc you grant access which are you using if they dont enter password they wont get internet. Is it the one in chinese which doesnt helpbut the video may give you the idea

                [MEDIA=youtube]AZQuj64zWJY[/MEDIA]

                Comment

                • Stteffann
                  PCHF Member
                  • Dec 2016
                  • 11

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Samuria
                  There are 2 ways to set these up one the tablet has to enter a password or 2 on the pc you grant access which are you using if they dont enter password they wont get internet. Is it the one in chinese which doesnt helpbut the video may give you the idea

                  [MEDIA=youtube]AZQuj64zWJY[/MEDIA]
                  That’s the same software, and I did the exact same thing, and I did set up the passwords and I did connect them, and there is a connection, but there is no internet.

                  Comment

                  • Samuria
                    PCHF Member
                    • Oct 2016
                    • 86

                    #10
                    we need to know what the ip, subnet, gateway and dns is on the tablet when its connected. It doesnt help it all being in chinese

                    Comment

                    • veeg
                      PCHF Director
                      • Jul 2016
                      • 8982

                      #11
                      Maybe this video will help.

                      [MEDIA=youtube]tpHpOBp9JGk[/MEDIA]

                      Comment

                      • Rustys
                        PCHF Member
                        • Jul 2016
                        • 7862

                        #12
                        Stteffann do you need any further assistance with this?

                        Comment

                        • Rustys
                          PCHF Member
                          • Jul 2016
                          • 7862

                          #13
                          Do you have an update for us?
                          In 24 to 48 Hrs this thread will be closed, you will need to PM an Administrator to have the thread reopen and post updated information.

                          Comment

                          Working...