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Does your phone need an internet connection for this to work?

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If your computer doesn't have access to an internet connection and you're using your phone to give it internet access, then yes, the phone needs to have online access.

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How can I share mobile date from my phone to my Laptop?

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If you mean data, you can share data by plugging a USB charging cable from your phone to a USB port on your laptop. If you're running Windows on the laptop, click My Computer and then click your phone.

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How can I connect to the internet without Wi-Fi?

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Instead of using a phone, you can use an ethernet cable to connect to your router. You may need to look up specific instructions for your router.

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What's the network security key?

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The network security key is a password that any user must enter to use your network. A router's default network key can generally be found on a sticker somewhere on your router.

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How I connect a router to my laptop through mobile?

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You can go to Bluetooth, then connect that to your phone. Then connect the internet.

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How can I connect my phone's personal Wi-Fi hot spot to my laptop?

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Turn on Hot Spot on your phone, then press the "be visible to other people" button. If you go on your computer, you will be able to see your Wi-Fi and get into it.

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