How to connect to the internet with a laptop and a cell phone

[kap]

Where I will be going there is no internet access. I have a Lenovo R61 laptop running Ubuntu 14x and a Tmobile LG MS323. How do i connect to the 'net?

[testcase]

Can your phone act as a Personal Hotspot? Major carriers will charge extra to allow a phone used on their system as a hotspot (and probably won't provide extra data) but, that would be the easiest way. Modern smartphones are usually easy to set up as a Personal Hotspot and, once set up, you can usually connect multiple devices via your WiFi network. Do set up encryption.

[kap]

Yes, got it setup. Easier than anticipated ... using it right now. Encryption? Still trying to figure that out.

[silvarios]

kap,
Generally Android already has WPA2 enabled with a basic password. Feel free to change to a stronger one. You can also use a USB connection.

[kap]

silvarios wrote:
kap,
Generally Android already has WPA2 enabled with a basic password. Feel free to change to a stronger one. You can also use a USB connection.

It does. And, I changed to a stronger one. Thanks!

[Racer X]

If you go with a tethered USB phone, it will stay charged. Just saying.

[kap]

Racer X wrote:
If you go with a tethered USB phone, it will stay charged. Just saying.

Cool tip! Thanks! Now I need to find out what the charges will be from Tmobile.