Tethering is the process of sharing mobile internet connection with the connected computer using Bluetooth or USB cable. On basis of this, tethering is classified as:
- USB Tethering
- Bluetooth Tethering
1. USB Tethering :
When the mobile internet connection is shared with connected computer using a physical cable like USB then it called USB Tethering. It is used for the high speed connection sharing between mobile devices and connected computer systems.
2. Mobile Hotspot :
When the mobile internet is shared with connected computer via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), then it is called Mobile Hotspot. It is used for a short term connection between mobile devices and computer systems.
Difference between USB Tethering and Mobile Hotspot :
| USB TETHERING | MOBILE HOTSPOT |
|---|---|
| It is internet sharing connection established via USB cable. | It is internet sharing connection established using WLAN. |
| The internet speed obtained in connected computer is faster. | While the internet speed is little slow using hotspot. |
| It requires a mobile device and a USB cable. | While it requires only a mobile device. |
| It is a wired connection. | While it is a wireless connection. |
| It does not require mobile devices with hotspot. | For this, hotspot is compulsory in mobile devices. |
| It does not harm the battery life of mobile. | It harms the battery life of mobile. |
| It is used if connection is established for a long time. | It is used for a short term connection. |
| It has a predefined range i.e. length of USB cable. | It has variable range but limited. |
| Computer does not need to have the Wi-Fi functionality. | Computer needs to have Wi-Fi functionality. |
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