Android tablet portable wireless connection ?


  1. Posts : 402
    Vista Home Premium, contemplating moving to Linux
       #1

    Android tablet portable wireless connection ?


    I have an Asus TF300T tablet. Android Ice Cream sandwich 4.x.

    What hotspot would work with my tablet ? Or would something else give me internet connectivity ? I want to be anble to password and control my own connection. Not borrow one, nor use an Internet cafe.

    Most hotspots I've checked cost from $90 to $140. There is Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T in my area.

    I live down by Biloxi, MS.

    Thanks !
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 1,218
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    JimJoe said:
    I have an Asus TF300T tablet. Android Ice Cream sandwich 4.x.

    What hotspot would work with my tablet ? Or would something else give me internet connectivity ? I want to be anble to password and control my own connection. Not borrow one, nor use an Internet cafe.

    Most hotspots I've checked cost from $90 to $140. There is Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T in my area.

    I live down by Biloxi, MS.

    Thanks !
    almost all smart phones have mobile hotspot functionality built in, if you've got the cheapest android phone to the most expensive iPhone, it'll have hotspot functionality.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 402
    Vista Home Premium, contemplating moving to Linux
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I don't have a smart phone as I didn't want the 2 year contract. My tablet has the ability to do wireless. I just want to be careful and use passworded wireless. I can do that at home, I want to do it elsewhere to.
      My Computer


  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #4

    One option is a MiFi. Walmart is offering an option at a reasonable price.

    http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/20/prepaid-mifi-walmart/
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 1,218
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #5

    JimJoe said:
    I don't have a smart phone as I didn't want the 2 year contract. My tablet has the ability to do wireless. I just want to be careful and use passworded wireless. I can do that at home, I want to do it elsewhere to.
    you don't need a contract for hotspot functionality, just a data plan on a pre paid sim will do the trick, just buy a second hand android handset at about $40 and pop a pre paid sim into it and you're away.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 402
    Vista Home Premium, contemplating moving to Linux
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I have T-Mobile's 4g laptop dongle with 3.5 gigs of air time. No contract. Only programs on it are for Windows and the Macintosh.

    It would be great if I could get it to work.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-4...Stick/20976916
    Last edited by JimJoe; 15 Jun 2013 at 15:11. Reason: info
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 1,218
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #7

    JimJoe said:
    I have T-Mobile's 4g laptop dongle with 3.5 gigs of air time. No contract. Only programs on it are for Windows and the Macintosh.

    It would be great if I could get it to work.

    T-Mobile 4G Laptop Stick - Walmart.com
    you should be able to create an ad-hoc network between the dongle and your Built in wifi connection, create it's very own hotspot.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:02.
Find Us