How to Connect Your Android Phone to Your Computer as a Wi-Fi Antenna
There are a few reasons why your computer might not be able to connect to a Wi-Fi network directly: either the network card or wireless adapter is broken, the computer is too far away from the router, or your desktop computer is not connected to Wi-Fi.
Thankfully, you can share your connection quickly, securely, and easily by using your Android phone as a Wi-Fi antenna for your computer.
This technique, also referred to as "USB tethering," makes your phone a bridge connecting your computer and Wi-Fi network. The best part is that you can do it all from the operating system settings on your phone without having to install any software or make any difficult changes.
Here's how to turn your Android phone into a computer's Wi-Fi antenna.
You will need a USB cable before we walk you through the process of using your Android phone as a WiFi antenna. Using the same cable that you use to connect your phone to the charger is the best option.
The first step is to use a USB cable to connect your Android mobile device to your PC; you can use the same cable that you use to charge your device.
You must go to "Settings" on your Android device after connecting your phone to your computer.
You must therefore navigate to the "Internet and Networks" section (which may appear as "Connections").
The next step is to navigate to the "Mobile Hotspot & Tethering" section.
You must activate the feature that reads "USB tethering."
Your computer will use your Android phone as a WiFi antenna if all the instructions are followed correctly.
Is there a higher battery consumption with this feature?
USB tethering uses no battery power, in contrast to the well-known "WiFi hotspot" feature, which enables you to share your computer's internet connection with your mobile phone via Wi-Fi. Additionally, your battery will not deteriorate because you will be receiving continuous power when you physically connect your phone to your computer (using a USB cable).