How to connect a tablet to the Internet (connecting a tablet computer)

Via home Wi-Fi router

Fast and easy way. The main thing is to have home Internet with a connected Wi-Fi router. In this case, the gadget will be able to use the wireless network.

To connect your tablet to the Internet via Wi-Fi, you need to complete several setup steps:

Check flight mode. It should be disabled.
In the “settings” section you need to find “wireless networks” and activate Wi-Fi.
After activation, the device itself will find the nearest access points.
Next, you should select the name of your home wireless network, enter your login and password.
If the steps are completed correctly, the tablet will go online.

How to connect a tablet to the Internet via a 3G modem

If your tablet does not have a built-in 3G module, then you can use external 3G modems. To do this, you will need a regular 3G modem, exactly the same one that is used to connect laptops, netbooks and desktop computers to the Internet.

Connecting a tablet to the Internet using an external 3G modem is a little more complicated and there can be a lot of difficulties. The first thing you need to do is set the 3G modem to Modem Only mode. To do this, you need to install the 3GSW program from ZyXel on your PC. After that, connect your 3G modem to this PC, open the 3GSW program and activate the “Modem only” mode.

Next, you need to connect the 3G modem to the tablet using a USB OTG cable and install the PPP Widget application on the tablet.

The PPP Widget application is necessary to set up a connection to mobile networks, since tablets without a built-in 3G module are not equipped with the necessary software. Open the PPP Widget application and enter the access point information, as well as your username and password. You can obtain this data from your mobile operator.

Access points in public places

Everyone has at least once experienced a situation where they urgently need to access the World Wide Web via a tablet. There is no way to come home, and mobile Internet is unavailable for various reasons. Most public places offer a free wireless hotspot.

Important! All public Wi-Fi routers are equipped with an individual username and password. Most often, the login has the same name as the establishment that distributes the public hotspot, for example, a cafe or library.

You can clarify this information and also find out the password from the employees. After this, follow the same steps that are necessary to set up home Wi-Fi.

Via laptop

If you need to connect your tablet gadget to the Internet and do not have a Wi-Fi router, you can use a laptop connected to your home network via a telephone cable.

This connection is possible via the Wi-Fi module built into the laptop. Most modern computers are already equipped with this part.

If you have network access on your computer using the Windows operating system or third-party programs, the module can be converted into a router. To do this, you need to go into your PC settings and find the Mobile hotspot option (on Windows 10). In the same window, you should configure your network name and password and move the checkbox to On.

The best tablets without a SIM card

The market for modern gadgets is large. Therefore, choosing a suitable tablet option without a communication module will not be difficult.

Next, we will consider the most popular models among buyers in various price categories from 9 to 11 inches diagonally and their characteristics.

Lenovo TB-X103F 16Gb

Price – 7700 rubles

A budget device with a 4-core processor and 16 GB of internal memory. Its resources are enough to watch movies on the Internet and listen to music, make video calls via Wi-Fi and communicate on social networks.

Other characteristics:

operating system – Android 6.0;
RAM – 1 GB DDR3;
front and rear cameras – 5 and 2 MP;
battery capacity – 7000 mAh.

Users note good build quality, stable operation, and good sound.

Among the shortcomings - the tablet slows down during “heavy” games, and the camera is weak.

Lenovo TB-X103F 16Gb

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T580 16 GB

Price – 15100 rubles

A mid-price tablet without a SIM card from a world-famous corporation. The manufacturer has endowed it with 8 cores and 16 GB of memory. It was announced in 2021 and has an outdated Android 6, but is still in demand due to its good characteristics and reasonable cost for most users.

Its parameters:

operating system – Android 6.0;
RAM – 2 GB;
front and rear cameras – 8 and 2 MP;
battery capacity – 7300 mAh.

The advantages are excellent display resolution and operating time, loud sound of good quality and performance. The only downside is that it takes a long time to charge.

A distinctive feature is powerful magnets on the back panel. You can attach it, for example, to the refrigerator and combine watching movies with household chores.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T580 16 GB

Apple iPad (2018) 32Gb Wi-Fi

Price – 23300 rubles

One of the best tablets without a SIM card. An excellent model for those who are not chasing flagships. A processor with 4 cores and 32 GB of internal memory is what is needed for active users of the World Wide Web and fans of Apple products.

Characteristics of this tablet without a SIM card:

operating system – iOS;
RAM – 2 GB DDR3;
front and rear cameras – 8 and 1.2 MPix;
battery capacity – 32.4 Wh.

Inexpensive and productive iPad with high screen resolution. Your eyes don’t get tired even when watching videos for a long time, you can read and play games.

Apple iPad (2018) 32Gb Wi-Fi

Lenovo IdeaPad D330 N4000 4 GB 64GB WiFi

Price – about 24,200 rubles

Tablet with keyboard 10.1 from Lenovo. 2 cores, 64 GB of memory, a docking station and the Windows 10 operating system allow you to perform more complex tasks, and are also suitable for those who do not like to type with an on-screen keyboard or are used to using a regular laptop and want to use its mini version outside the home. A great option for students without a SIM card.

Options:

operating system – Windows 10;
RAM – 4 GB LPDDR4;
front and rear cameras – 5 and 2 MP;
battery capacity – 5080 mAh.

Users note the lightness of the gadget, the functionality of a laptop, the ability to use it for reading, watching videos, and surfing the Internet.

The disadvantages are the play and creaking of the folding mechanism and the inability to charge from a power bank, such as an Android tablet.

Lenovo IdeaPad D330 N4000 4 GB 64GB WiFi

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 SM-T830 64 GB

Price – 39,500 rubles

Another version from Samsung with a diagonal of 10.5 inches, but more powerful, which is provided by 8 cores of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and 4 GB of RAM. Built-in memory – 64 GB. The device was announced in August 2021.

Characteristics:

operating system – Android 8.0;
RAM – 4 GB LPDDR4;
front and rear cameras – 13 and 8 MP;
battery capacity – 7300 mAh.

A more expensive gadget, suitable for resource-intensive applications and games, 4 GB of RAM allows you to work in multitasking mode. And both cameras will delight lovers of selfies and photography.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 SM-T830 64 GB

The choice is not limited to the presented tablet models without 3G. We talked about the most popular budget and mid-price options.

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Via SIM card and mobile operator

The second most popular method, after home and public Wi-Fi routers, is to connect a tablet computer to the global web.

The gadget must be equipped with a SIM card slot. If there is one, then follow these steps:

Insert the SIM card into the slot provided for it.
Turn on the tablet.
In the settings, select “data transfer”.
Fill in the required fields. The required data can be obtained from the mobile operator via SMS or viewed on the official website.
After completing the settings, reboot the device. When you turn it back on, Internet access will appear automatically.

Setting up mobile Internet on a tablet via a SIM card

On many tablet computers, the main methods for turning on the Internet on a tablet include only Wi-Fi, because the SIM card slot simply does not exist in them.

This is argued by the fact that tablets are most often used stationary in the same room, so they only need Wi-Fi and do not require mobile Internet.

However, premium models and tablets in the mid-price segment have a SIM card slot. It allows you to always be connected to the Internet in places where the network of the mobile operator you are using is available.

Connecting and setting up a mobile network on a tablet is the same as through a smartphone.

Android

The process of connecting to mobile Internet on Android is very simple.

Instructions:

Insert the SIM card into the tablet computer.
Enable mobile internet. This can be done in the top curtain by activating the corresponding icon. You can also go to Settings, go to the “Mobile Data” (or “Cellular)” section and move the slider to the on position.
Your mobile operator will automatically send you settings that you just need to accept. In most cases, they install on their own without even confirmation.

Important: sometimes, after confirming your mobile connection settings from your operator, you need to restart the device for the Internet to turn on.

iOS

On iPads, mobile data arrives immediately after turning on the device with a SIM card inside. Otherwise everything is the same as on Android.

Step by step steps:

Insert SIM card into iPad.
Activate the mobile Internet through the top control panel by tapping on the vertical stick icon with two rounded stripes on both sides. You can also enable the function in Settings by going to the “Cellular” tab and moving the slider next to “Cellular Data” to the active position.

Many people wonder how to turn off the Internet. This is done very simply: you just need to deactivate the cellular symbol.

3G modem

This method of connecting a tablet computer to a network is only possible if the device has a USB port or micro USB. Initial settings must be made using a desktop computer or laptop. And only after this the tablet will be able to connect to the network using a 3G modem.

Currently, there are many ways to connect a tablet computer to the World Wide Web. Which one to choose is a personal matter for each user, based on needs and capabilities.

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How to connect a tablet to the Internet via a smartphone

Another relatively simple way to connect a tablet to the Internet is to connect using a smartphone. To do this, you need to open the settings on your smartphone and go to the “Other networks” section.

After that, you need to open the “Modem and access point” subsection. In other shells, this subsection may be called differently, for example, “Modem mode and access point.”

Next, you need to activate the “Portable Access Point” function (in other shells, this function may be called “Portable Access Point”).

Next you will see a warning about Wifi disconnection. Here you need to click on the “Yes” button.

That's it, after that your smartphone has turned into a Wifi access point. In order to connect your tablet to the Internet, simply connect to the Wifi network created by your smartphone. The Wifi network name, login and password can be found in the access point settings on your smartphone.