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USB tethering under Windows 10 - this is how it works

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What is USB tethering?
Set up USB tethering on a Windows 10 computer
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2nd step:
3rd step:
Quick start guide: Set up USB tethering on a Windows 10 computer

Would you like to connect your Windows 10 computer to the Internet via USB tethering? We'll show you how..

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A constant Internet connection under Windows 10 via LAN or WLAN is not always and everywhere possible. However, you can still connect your PC to the Internet using USB tethering. All you need is a smartphone with a stable internet connection, e.g. via mobile data.

What is USB tethering?

For USB tethering, a mobile device such as a smartphone must be connected to the computer via a USB connection. The computer can then connect to the Internet through this device instead of, for example, being connected via a LAN cable. In this case, the connection is established via a smartphone via the cellular network. Instead of a router or modem, the cell phone is now used. By the way, the word "tether" comes from English and can be translated as "bind".

Please note that tethering is not permitted with all mobile devices and mobile network providers. Please check beforehand whether and in what form your mobile operator allows tethering. Your smartphone can also be a problem. You must therefore find out in advance whether your cell phone is suitable for this. Most Android devices can also be made usable as tethering devices by rooting, for example. However, rooting void the warranty and problems in function and safety could occur..

Set up USB tethering on a Windows 10 computer

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the quick start guide .

1st step:

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After you have connected your smartphone to the PC with a USB cable, you need to call up the settings. In the " Wireless & Networks " section, then tap on " More ".

2nd step:

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Then go to " Tethering & Portable Hotspot ".

3rd step:

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Press here on " USB tethering " so that the adjacent slide control is moved. This enables USB tethering. Windows 10 should now automatically connect to the Internet via USB tethering.

Quick start guide: Set up USB tethering on a Windows 10 computer

  1. Connect your smartphone to the computer with a USB cable.
  2. Select the option " More " in the settings for " Wireless & Networks " on the smartphone .
  3. Here you then have to tap on " Tethering & portable hotspot ".
  4. For " USB tethering ", move the slider to the right to the ON position. Windows 10 should now be automatically connected to the Internet via mobile phone tethering.

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