how to use pc as wifi extender with cable

Question

so up in my house we don't have WiFi because the signal is too weak but i have a computer with cable internet there and i have a USB so i can get WiFi on that PC. now i want to have WiFi up there with my phone too is there any way i can share my cable internet into WiFi so my phone can us it ? i already used the software called virtual router but it did not work.

can someone please help ?

Answer 1

Easy way - plug the internet cable into a router (get one) and plug your computer into the router, the router will provide wifi access to your phone & everything else.

Old working routers are surprisingly plentiful (check local sites like craigslist or facebook groups, etc) and cheap, some are even free - bonus if you get one that's compatible with alternative firmware (OpenWRT, DD-WRT, etc)

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Or the other way - only using your computer, set up internet sharing over it's wifi adapter (varies according to OS, I don't know yours).

But now whenever your computer's off so is the wifi.

If you're using a Windows, here are some results from searching for windows share internet through wireless:

• Windows 7,8,10 - How to Turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Windows 10: Go to Network & Internet in the settings, then Mobile Hotspot and click "On"
• Use Virtual Router Plus [lifehacker]
• MS Community - how to share my internet on windows 8 a. Right click left bottom corner of the desktop.
  b. Select Control Panel.
  c. Select Network and sharing center.
  d. Click on Set up a new connection or network.
  e. Click connect to Internet.
  f. Click Setup a new connection anyway.
  g. Choose how you want to connect.
  h. Put check mark for Allow other people to use this connection.
  i. Click connect to complete.