Smooth transition between WiFi and mobile hotspot connectivity

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BornNinja
Member

148

10-03-2016, 06:21 AM

I have significant power issues at home and often lose connectivity during crucial meetings. I need a reliable fix that keeps me connected without interruptions. I’m considering using USB tethering from my phone while it stays plugged into the laptop and connected to WiFi. This way, if power drops, the laptop would automatically switch to the phone connection. Is this a viable solution? Will it work smoothly without breaking my meetings? If not, what alternatives should I explore?

BornNinja

10-03-2016, 06:21 AM #1

Mudkip26
Junior Member

10-03-2016, 01:13 PM

If the outages aren't too severe, consider upgrading your router or modem.

Mudkip26

10-03-2016, 01:13 PM #2

If the outages aren't too severe, consider upgrading your router or modem.

Asiannicky
Junior Member

10-03-2016, 07:35 PM

This seems like a solid option since your power can recharge your phone while you're on the ups, especially if the outages aren't too frequent. The alternative would be to keep your phone connected via hotspot throughout the meeting.

Asiannicky

10-03-2016, 07:35 PM #3

Zloty_Zombie
Junior Member

10-04-2016, 05:54 AM

Thanks for the response. This won't solve my issue since my ISP's servers are inside my building. If the power goes out, those servers shut down too, leaving me with just a router that's on but without internet access.

Zloty_Zombie

10-04-2016, 05:54 AM #4

fluffnutz_AS
Junior Member

10-04-2016, 07:06 AM

If a USB isn’t available, connect your phone directly to the laptop and adjust the Wi-Fi settings to prioritize it over the USB connection.

fluffnutz_AS

10-04-2016, 07:06 AM #5

If a USB isn’t available, connect your phone directly to the laptop and adjust the Wi-Fi settings to prioritize it over the USB connection.

caltemus
Member

10-04-2016, 07:54 AM

It seems this process isn't going to be smooth as you expect. The meeting probably relies on a stable link. If the standard path fails, the connection will break and you'll lose access.

caltemus

10-04-2016, 07:54 AM #6

It seems this process isn't going to be smooth as you expect. The meeting probably relies on a stable link. If the standard path fails, the connection will break and you'll lose access.