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Tablet computers, which are becoming increasingly popular among mobile and not only devices, are primarily created by development companies to meet the user's need for surfing the web. Naturally, in addition to this, they have a large number of possibilities, they are able to satisfy the most varied desires of their owners in the field of games and entertainment, they can perform the functions of many other mobile gadgets, such as phones, navigators, media players. You can set up the Internet on your tablet different ways, but often users are interested in the question: how to set up a tablet to connect to the Internet via a SIM card?

This type of connection, in comparison with others, is considered the most difficult and difficult, but, nevertheless, it is popular among fans of Internet surfing. With regard to options such as setting up the Internet using Wi-Fi or using 3G modems, this method has both advantages and disadvantages. And also an important role in this matter is played by the telecom operator chosen by the owner of the device.

Using a SIM card in a tablet

Connectivity technology

Connection procedure

The basis for connecting the Internet via a SIM card is the same principle as when working with mobile phones... A SIM card of any telecom operator is inserted into the gadget in the corresponding slot.

It is important to make sure that the mobile Internet is connected to the SIM card, and that the account is topped up. To check the account, you can make a call to the call center of the mobile operator.

Wireless settings window

Many telecom operators immediately send SMS messages with Internet settings. But besides this, all these instructions can be found on the official websites of telecom operators. Almost all of them look the same - you need to register an access point. For example, you can do it like this:

APN (access point): internet.life.com.by.

Access point setting

In the window, you must enter the APN connection data, they depend on the operator selected by the user. In this case, you can enter any card name. For example, these data must be entered for the most popular operators:

APN: internet.mts.ru
Username: mts
Password: mts

APN: internet.beeline.ru
Username: Ivan
Password: 123456

APN: megafon
Username: Supermen
Password: Supermen123

APN: internet.tele2.ru
Username: Not needed
Password: Not required.

Possible connection problems

The first option that should be immediately considered is the correctness of the SIM card itself. That is, the owner of the tablet device needs to make sure that the card is working properly and is active. To do this, you can do the following:

Insert a SIM card into any other device to check if the network is located
If another device has a mobile Internet, you need to track its work with this particular card
Check with your mobile operator that the Internet is actually connected on the card and that there is money in the account.

SIM cards from different mobile operators

If everything is in order with these points, then the user must make sure that he correctly installed the card in the slot. For a successful installation, you need to follow some rules:

When installing the card, refer to the diagram located next to the slot or the instructions for the tablet
It should be borne in mind that on most tablets the SIM card is inserted all the way, while you can hear a soft click
Regardless of the successful installation of the card, be sure to reboot your gadget, perhaps only then it will detect it.

Installing a SIM card in a tablet device

If these steps did not help, it’s a good idea to make sure that the device on which you need to configure access to the Internet has a built-in 3G module. After that, you can try again to perform the above settings.

It is important to know that if you cannot set up the Internet after everything, then the owner of the device needs to seek help from a sales consultant who helped him in this choice.

Fast and expensive 3G

Using a 3G connection is convenient, especially since the 3G network covers a much larger coverage than Wi-Fi, the use of which is not possible everywhere.

Regularly, all well-known cellular operators provide their customers with various convenient offers and tariffs for communication services, including wireless access to the Internet. Service "Internet for tablet devices”Even allocated into a separate category. More and more users are choosing this particular version of the Internet for a tablet. it does not need constant contact with the power source. This means you don't have to constantly carry cords or cables to connect your tablet to the network.

Tariff plans for mobile devices

3G connection is used in recent times more and more success among users of tablet gadgets, due to the fact that it is capable of delivering a stable connection and decent speed. Excellent 3G will work even in a moving car or train. Within the territory of Russian Federation 3G coverage is provided by Yota, the wireless internet... A huge number of towers in all cities provide good coverage, but, unfortunately, only in cities and the nearest suburbs. As soon as the user with his device drives off a few kilometers from the city, the connection may be cut off.

To use 3G-Internet, it is necessary that the tablet has a module specially built for this. Usually, all top configurations have two solutions - with and without 3G. The difference in price between them can reach several thousand rubles, it depends on the developer. To this can be added communication costs, which can vary from several hundred to one and a half thousand rubles, depending on which tariff the user chooses for his device.

Mobile Internet

Most tablet models have a module for a SIM card, and you can use it for its intended purpose. In this situation, the tablet is used as a phone, but you can use the Internet service only with the help of one operator.

Using mobile internet on a tablet

There are also positive and negative sides here. The towers of the selected telecom operator will be located throughout the country, and even in hard-to-reach places, you can indulge in web surfing. But a lot of money can be spent on this pleasure. Basic tariffs are reduced to the following figures: 1 megabyte of traffic - 1 ruble. With such a pricing policy, it will be difficult for the user not to limit himself on the mobile Internet. But still, this is a good solution for a tablet gadget.

Video instructions for setting up network access

Nowadays, there are two most widespread methods of how to access the Internet from a tablet. They are based on wireless technologies. The first is the use of Wi-Fi. Among its advantages are high speed of information transfer (in some cases it can reach 150 Mbit / s) and ease of configuration. He has only one minus - it is the need to be near the transmitter (up to 10 meters). But the second method is based on the use of 2G and 3G networks. It does not bind us to any particular place, but its speed is much lower.

Wi-Fi

The most convenient and fastest way to access the Internet from a tablet is via Wi-Fi. At the same time, it can reach a record 150 Mbit / s. The procedure for setting up such a connection is as follows:

Set up Set the name of our network and the password to protect it from This stage is performed on a laptop or stationary PC using a direct connection to it.
Turn on the tablet PC and go to the address: "Applications / Settings / Networks / Wi-Fi" and activate this adapter (opposite it should be the inscription "On").
We return to the "Applications".
Next, you need to find a special utility "Wi-Fi" among the applications. We launch it. In the window that opens, at the bottom left, click the "Search" button. After its completion, a list of available connections will appear. We select the network we need (its name was invented at the first stage). In the request that appears, enter the password and close the window.
At the same time, a blue icon for this wireless technology should appear at the top of the screen. This indicates that the connection was successful.

Now, to access the Internet from your tablet, you just need to launch the browser, enter the address and press the "Go" button on the numeric keypad.

After 3G-modem

Unlike a 3G modem, not every such device can be found. To do this, you need to study its characteristics in detail. If it is integrated, then there is no problem. Otherwise, you need to separately buy a modem compatible with the tablet, complete with an OTG cable for connection. And the order of how to access the Internet from a tablet, in this case, is as follows:

Installing a SIM card.
Next, you need to download and install the Mode switcher program.
When using an external modem, we connect it using an OTG cable.
We turn on the communication device.
Launch "Mode switcher" and select the mode named "Modem only".
Then go to the address "Applications / Settings". There should be a checkmark marked "Wireless networks". And in this point, the point "3G" is marked in a similar way.
Then in this section we find the item "APN". In it, you need to create a new connection point and configure it in accordance with the recommendations of the mobile operator.
Restart the tablet.
After the appearance of the "3G" icon, access to the global web is provided.

This is a more complicated way of how to go online from a tablet than in the previous case. It requires installation of additional software and, in some cases, a separate purchase of a 3G modem.

Outcome

This article describes two ways for a tablet to go online. The first one, based on Wi-Fi, is perfect for home use. Its main drawback is its small range. But the second, using 3G networks, is available wherever there is mobile connection... But the speed of such a connection leaves much to be desired. It is best used when traveling. The setting of each of them in this material was described in stages, and everyone can do it, regardless of their level of training.

Modern tablets are divided into two types: wifi and wifi + 3g (LTE). The first type can connect to the Internet only by connecting to wireless network wifi. Such a network can be easily installed at home. Many restaurants, cafes, shopping centers and other public places also offer free wifi connections.

However, if you find yourself on the street or in another place where there is no wifi at all, or all access points are password protected, you will not be able to access the Internet. In this case, you need a tablet with the ability to connect to the Internet via a SIM card (wifi + 3g). With the help of such devices, you can be online anywhere where you can catch the signal of your cellular operator.

Connecting the tablet to wifi

The easiest way is to connect to a wifi network. First you need to go to the settings and turn on the module of this wireless network there. If you have iPad tablet, then you should go to "Settings" - "wifi", after which you will see a list of available networks. You just have to choose the one you need, after which the connection will be established.

The principle of operation is similar in Android tablets. The connection module is also included in the settings ("Settings" - " Wireless connections"). After that, you will see a list of available networks.

Take a close look at the list of available networks. If there is a padlock next to the wifi icon, then the network is password protected. Without entering it, you will not be able to connect to the Internet. It is also recommended to password protect your home hotspot. If there is no lock icon, then you have an open network in front of you, to which you can connect freely.

It is worth remembering security measures. For example, you should not use the Internet bank when accessing the network through an open wifi access point.

To turn wifi on and off on your tablet, you don't have to go into settings every time. There are methods to quickly access the corresponding option. To do this, on the iPad, you should swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and on “android” tablets, on the contrary, from the top of the screen down. Then it remains to find the network sign and click on it.

Connecting the tablet to 3G

If your tablet supports 3G connectivity, you can use it. To do this, first of all, you need to purchase a SIM card with an connected unlimited Internet tariff. Pay attention to the format of the SIM card that your tablet supports. iPad works with micro-sim format, and some android tablets also support simple sim cards.

When the SIM card is in your hands, you need to shove it into the tablet. You can find out how to do this in the instructions for the device. After successfully installing the SIM card, you just have to wait for its activation on the tablet. When the 3g icon appears on the screen, you can safely go online.

As a rule, the speed of 3g internet is much lower than wifi. In addition to this, many tariff plans limit the amount of Internet traffic (a limit is given for a day or a month). So it will be problematic to download big games or watch online videos. But for using mail, websites and social networks, the power of 3g-Internet is quite enough.

The latest tablet models support LTE connectivity, which is much faster than 3G. If you want to take advantage of this, you need to check the access to such a network in your region with your mobile operator.

So, initially you need to clearly determine what built-in data transfer functions a particular tablet is equipped with. For example, the most advanced and, accordingly, expensive models already have all the functions of the Internet connection. Built-in slot for sim card, for example, wireless function wi-Fi technologies, or the simplest connector for connecting a usb modem. Each of these options is designed to use available internet connections, but not every tablet is equipped with all of these features. Therefore, only preliminary having studied the characteristics of the tablet, you can make a choice in favor of any of the available connections to the worldwide network. All functions are described on the packaging, or the necessary information can be found in the technical specifications.

How to access the Internet from a tablet using Wi-Fi technology? Basically, almost all modern tablets are equipped with this type of wireless connection. But this technology has a number of disadvantages, that is, you need to be near the transmitting Internet access point and know the password, because basically the high-speed paid Internet, the owners are trying to protect and access there is password protected. So, being near the point wi-Fi access you just need to enable the discovery of available access points in the tablet and connect to the desired network by entering a password. All settings take place in automatic mode and as long as the user is within the accessibility of this wi-Fi networks, you can use the Internet. The only drawback is that the range is very significantly limited and the network will be lost when deleted.

A more acceptable and convenient option is the presence of a built-in SIM card slot in the tablet computer. Not all tablets are equipped with this function, and therefore, when buying, you should immediately pay attention to the presence or absence of such a technological service. You can insert a SIM card of any operator that supports data transmission technology via an Internet connection. In principle, every mobile operator provides automatic Internet settings on demand, but not every tablet supports automatic settings. Therefore, before trying to access the Internet via a mobile network, you will have to enter some simple access settings, which are identical for almost all operators. All information on Internet connection settings can be obtained by calling the operator.

These were the simplest but most advanced ways to connect to the Internet from a tablet. But how to go online from a tablet if the purchased device does not support the above functions? To do this, the oldest and most proven option remains a connection via a usb modem. The tablet can be provided with a usb connector that is already suitable in size, or you can connect via an adapter cable. It already depends on each individual tablet. A USB modem is, in principle, the same as a SIM card, that is, the Internet is provided by an Internet provider or a mobile operator from which a data transfer package was purchased. The only difference is that a sticking out cable and an inserted modem deliver very tangible inconveniences, and the rates for included traffic packages are generally much higher.

The difference in supported technologies should be considered in more detail. There is a limitation of the speed of the Internet connection, and in order to receive high-speed Internet you need to understand the difference between 3G and 2G technologies, since not every tablet with a SIM card slot or USB connector supports high-speed 3G data transfer. To do this, again, you need to study the characteristics of the tablet in order to select the appropriate operator. Because the low-speed 2G technology does not pass the speed of the 3G Internet connection. And, accordingly, is it worth paying more for a high-speed traffic package if it cannot be used at full capacity? 2G technology is common mobile network with a minimum bandwidth of the Internet, while 3G is a high speed.

It is quite natural that tablet computers without the most convenient features, Internet connections are a thing of the past. Previously, tablets were bought for games, books or records. To date, all the functionality of modern computer technology involves the use of high-speed Internet networks. Therefore, knowledge and understanding of ways to connect to the Internet from a tablet will help you make the right choice when buying this device. Well, in the case of an existing tablet, choose the most suitable and functional connection method.