Tethering: what is it and how does ‘splitting’ the internet work?

Although the name may sound strange, tethering is more popular than you might think. It consists of splitting the Internet between two different devices. In Brazil, what is known as the act of “sharing” the connection, makes one device a router for another to connect to it.

Such a connection can be made in the traditional standard by means of a wireless pairing between the two devices. Or via a USB cable where one device can access the receiver and the other the internet.

TecMundo explains it better today what is a tethering link and how the division of the internet is done in this way. Payment!

What is a tethering connection?

Tethering connection comes from a term used to describe the act of connecting two different devices, one of which provides internet to the other. In Brazil the term is popularly known as “Share the Internet”.

In this context, a user makes the data package available to another personor to a different device such as a laptop or computer.

In this way, the device acts as a kind of router, allowing someone else to use the internet connection. It is interesting, is not it?

The practice of splitting the Internet is very common in the country, especially where certain operators do not have such good signal transmission. Another time when sharing is highly demanded is in public places where Wi-Fi doesn’t have good security protocol and the user doesn’t want to risk using it.

How does the USB connection work?

Tethering connection via USB works similarly to a wireless or bluetooth connection. The biggest difference is that as with any network, data packet loss is always less when the connection is over the wire.

Most devices today, especially those using the Android system, have USB tethering by default.

In other words, you just need to connect your device to a laptop or computer using the cable and in a few steps the mobile internet can be shared with another device.

It is important to note that reverse pathing is also possible with this USB connection.

In other words, if your mobile phone does not have an active data package or you cannot access the internet for any other reason, you can use your PC or Notebook with a connection as a router.

How to improve tethering connection?

You can follow some tips to make the tethering connection more stable. The first is to try to share your internet when you have a good signal.

As soon as you make the pairing, remember that It will be a huge loss of speed. Therefore, the receiving device will access slower than usual.

Another tip is this: always prioritize cable connections. Data packet loss is less on such connections. Therefore, always prioritize connection via USB cable whenever possible.

Finally, another very important tip is to check the apps that are open on both devices. Many may be consuming shared internet.

So, in addition to sharing the connection between the two devices, you will also need to share with these apps.

now you know how best share your link with others, via your mobile phone or another device such as a laptop or PC. Enjoy!