Can't Connect Internet via 4G Samsung Telef. Router

I cannot connect to internet (WIFI) on my Compaq laptop (VISTA) using a 4G Samsung telephone as router while at locations away from established WIFI connections. The connection can be made to a Google Nexus 7 tablet under these circumstances. The Compaq unit does connect to WIFI at home using a "Netis" router. I've reinstalled WIFI driver but it makes no difference. I am sure the signal from the telephone router is weaker than the one at home, but as I said, the Nexus 7 table connects ... eventhough the internet functions are fairly limited. Any comments? Thanks in advance.

 

Hi fantasma, This may not exactly relate to your problem but may be worth a look:http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/23754-43-vista-wifi-wireless-networks-connect-them
Also:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-connect-your-laptop-to-the-internet-from-a-wifi-hotspot.html
Let's know if this is any help. Neil.

 

You need to setup tethering on your cell phone after connecting the laptop and phone by USB cable.

This guide is for T-Mobile and the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G.

Tethering & mobile hotspot: Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G

 

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner - but I have been at a remote beach location and the internet connections are not so good. I was able to resolve the issue using tethering, but it was necessary to first enter the Samsung website (using ethernet connection) and download the driver for USB tethering. This was contrary to what most sites said, (ie, that downloading drivers was not necessary for Windows Vista and above.) With the Samsung driver, I was able to connect via tethering. Thanks for all the comments and sorry for not getting back to you sooner. THIS ISSUE IS CLOSED.