Having an Internet connection anywhere has become almost essential for many users. Today we have a wide range of options to achieve this. There are wireless networks available in many places, we have mobile networks with good speed and we can also make use of even portable routers. Now, sometimes problems arise and we cannot have the Internet properly. In this article we are going to explain why there are failures when connecting to a shared network when we have created it with the mobile.
It is very common that at any given time we decide to share a network with our mobile. This allows us to have a connection from a computer, tablet or any other device that does not have its own network. We can even share the signal with other users and they can access it easily.
However we could have problems . Sometimes the connection doesn’t work. We look for wireless networks and the one that interests us does not appear or appears but we do not have a connection. This can be due to different reasons, as we will see.
Whenever a failure of this type appears, it must be corrected as soon as possible, since otherwise we could be left without an Internet connection. It is essential that all our teams have a good network and thus solve any faults that appear.
Sharing the connection with our mobile can be the solution to having Internet anywhere. For example, we can connect a laptop if we go on a train or bus trip. Today most devices have this function and it is really simple. The problem comes when we try to access the network and see that it does not connect.
Connection stored but name or password changed
One of the most typical problems is that the connection we are trying to access has been previously stored. Windows recognizes the network and tries to connect when we put the computer pointing to that shared network. However, there may have been some changes and the operating system can no longer connect.
The most common is that we have changed the password for that shared network. We may have been connected a long time ago and now that network has another password. It could also happen that it has a different name and there is a conflict when linking.
In this case, what we are going to do is delete that network on our computer and reconnect. We have to go to Start, we go to Settings, Network and Internet, Wi-Fi and click on Available Networks. The Wi-Fi networks within our reach will open and we have to click with the second mouse button on the one that interests us and we click Stop remembering network.
Automatically that network will no longer try to connect. To access it, we will have to click on the networks again and connect. It will ask us for the password again and we have to put it. In this way we will avoid the possible conflict that may exist and enter the network.
Another issue to take into account and that could happen is that we use an outdated encryption in the Wi-Fi network that we are creating. As we know, the options available to us are different. Today it is important to always have current encryption, which prevents the entry of intruders.
Sometimes this can mean that our operating system blocks the connection and does not allow us to connect to a network that is using old encryption. Therefore, in this case what we have to do, whenever possible, is change the type of network encryption to a more modern one, such as WPA-2 , for example.
It should be noted that encryption such as WEP can be exploited. They could put our safety at risk and also affect the performance of the equipment. This makes it essential to know at all times what encryption we are using and change it if necessary.
Are we connecting to the shared Wi-Fi network but there is no signal, is it very slow, or are there continuous outages? Perhaps the problem is coverage . It is possible that the mobile does not receive a good signal, something that could happen if we are in an area without coverage or if it is too weak.
This could lead to problems connecting from any computer. It could assume that we do not have access to the network. In this case, what we must do is make sure that we are connected to the best available network and, in addition, check that the signal reaches the other device well.
This last point we mention is important. Perhaps the coverage failure is not in the mobile network signal that the first device receives, but from which we finally connect. We must try to make it optimal.
Mobile device failure
It could happen that there is a problem with the device with which we are sharing the network. This could happen if there is something wrong with the configuration , it is out of date or we even have some kind of malware on the system.
To avoid these problems, we must always ensure that we have the latest available version of the operating system and any program that we use to connect to the network. It is very important to correct possible vulnerabilities that may appear. Otherwise, they could be used to gain access to hackers or to cause interruptions and errors in the connection.
But we must also check that security is optimal. We must never navigate without being properly protected. A good antivirus, for example, is very useful to reduce the impact that a malicious file or cyber attack may have.
We are using a firewall or VPN
We have mentioned previously that having security programs is something very interesting. However, sometimes they can generate conflicts and problems. This is what happens for example with a firewall , which could be blocking the shared connection and causing us to not be able to connect correctly.
Something similar could happen if we are browsing through a VPN . It is a tool widely used by users to maintain privacy and avoid leaks. However, it could also lead to connectivity problems.
In short, these are some questions to consider if we cannot connect to shared Wi-Fi. It is something that could happen at any given time and put the stability of the devices at risk. We must always detect what the problem is and solve it.