Hey all,
Time Warner as cut me off, so I am now relying on tethering from my droid 2. The main devices I want to tether are a laptop and ps3. Only the ps3 I am assuming would be a bandwidth eater, the laptop is mainly on standby. Currently, I am using the 3G hotspot (green icon) and even browsing online is very slow. Is there any way to boost the connection speeds so it is somewhat "3G"?
Thanx
Try using the wireless tether for root users on the market
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could you post a link...there are tons of tethers on the market, are you refering to the green wifi logo one?
You cannot use Wireless tether from the market as it uses Ad Hoc not Infrastructure (PS3 needs Infrastructure). The PS3 and Xbox consoles actually use an extremely small amount of bandwidth.
Now to your question I would reboot before tethering and make sure you use Fissions ROM or basically any ROM that cuts down on blur since blur draws a lot of data at random intervals. Also dial *228 and do option 2 to optimize your network.
Finally, if you live in a city there may be a lot of people using the same tower which could slow your speeds drastically.
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You cannot use Wireless tether from the market as it uses Ad Hoc not Infrastructure (PS3 needs Infrastructure).
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That's not true as of the latest version. I downloaded the new version from the Market last night and it forced infrastructure mode.
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Great find! Didn't know they finally added it!
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can ya link to the latest version please?
Its in the market just search Wireless Tether, its the first one.
My PC doesn't work well with my phone in infrastructure mode, so I believe I'm one of the few that don't like it. There is also no option to change it back to ad-hoc, either.
Try using barnacle tether. Same thing (your phone is a wireless hotspot) but should use ad hoc.
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don't use access control on either of them because there is some kernel problem on the DROID2 and it dosen't allow access control or something so if you try to use it, it probably won't work or it will be super slow. Should be fine without AC though.
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Is there a way I can connect the Nexus S to my Droid's Wi-Fi tethering? The NS isn't recognizing the network and won't connect when I type in the SSID. I know it's probably just a simple setting I need to change on the Droid, but I'm not sure which one. Any help is appreciated.
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Is there any security on the Droid's tether? Try disabling all security and reconnecting. You should Have to type in the SSID, just select the network like any other wireless connection. I used my Nexus One to give the Best Buy demo unit service when tried it out - worked flawlessly.
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No security or anything on it. Perhaps my wireless frequency channel is incorrect; could you tell me what yours is set to on your Nexus One?
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Not seeing the option to change Channels on the Nexus One... only configuration options are SSID and password.
You dont see it as a wifi network?
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Not seeing the option to change Channels on the Nexus One... only configuration options are SSID and password.
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Are you using the tethering function built into Android? It seem that my Droid doesn't support that as my only built-in option is USB tethering (I'm running CM 6.1 stable, so it should be there I should think).
I'm using the Wireless Tether for Root Users application to do tethering on my Droid. It's worked with numerous other devices (iPod Touches, my laptop, even game consoles recognize the network), but it seems that other Android phones in general (I tested some friends' phones; Droid Eris, Droid Incredible, and now my NS) don't see the network and refuse to connect to it.
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You dont see it as a wifi network?
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Nope, and even when I type in the SSID manually, it's like it doesn't exist.
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Ah I see. Yes I was using Androids built in tethering function.
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Wireless Tether for Root uses ad-hoc to connect. Android does not yet support the ad-hoc protocol. However, the iphone, ipad, and desktop OS's do support ad-hoc.
Also, I believe the nexus one uses native infrastructure mode...that's why you were able to tether with it.
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Edit: ^ beat me to it lol
could it be that wireless tether for root users only does ad hoc wireless networks vs native Androids infrastructure mode? I know i tried to tether my work laptop to my vibrant with wireless tether (think it was pre 8 or something) and my companies base image didnt allow connections via ad hoc for our vpn. Maybe android phones are the same? just a guess...
jowabi said:
Wireless Tether for Root uses ad-hoc to connect. Android does not yet support the ad-hoc protocol. However, the iphone, ipad, and desktop OS's do support ad-hoc.
Also, I believe the nexus one uses native infrastructure mode...that's why you were able to tether with it.
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Thanks for the info. I guess I have to either hope they get native tethering working on the Droid or Android gets ad-hoc support in a future update.
I recently rooted my EVO 4G and downloaded the wifi tethering app. So, a couple questions. 1. Is this an ad hoc network? 2. I dont think ps3 supports ad hoc networks, so is there a way to connect my laptop to my phone and have the laptop act as the AP (non ad hoc).
Nevermind, figured it out. I guess the android wireless tether app is not ad hoc. As my ps3 was able to connect. Worked extremely good by the way.
How did you do it? I need to test it with my G2 but with my slide the ps3 didn't even see the signal from my phone - or if it did, it didn't up on the connection list after scanning.
Use calk sprint hotspot hack works flawlessly
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And how would you change the NAT settings to open using WiFi tether? Call of Duty black ops is on strict when using wifi tether, no lag or anything just hard to connected to friends???
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OK, I know this is floating around a few places but it doesn't solve the issue without connectify which is a W7 program only. I've rooted, tethered, and would just like to update my newly ps3 software... i'm not concerned about multilayer games through my 3G connection... that can wait till i move this summer for internet..
so... can anybody tell me an XP program and can change the ad hoc to something my PS3 can recognize? I downloaded a virtual router and i have an Ethernet cable...
any help would be very grateful...
thanks,
The PS3 requires Infrastructure mode (as opposed to AdHoc mode) therefore this is your only option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818789&highlight=tether
If you have an XP (or most other OSes) machine within range of the PS3, you could plug the PS3 into the computer via Ethernet, and then connect the computer to the phone via the normal ad-hoc wireless tether, and use Internet Connection Sharing in Windows to share the WiFi connection with the Ethernet.
If you don't have an extra computer handy, the Verizon HotSpot app is currently the only other option, as it runs in Infrastructure mode (somebody should investigate how it triggers that... would be nice to have Wireless Tether/etc support it).
Download pda net off the market.
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thanks for the info guys... i tried a few routes... first off was the PDA net paid version... with not luck.
so then i tried just using my tether in combo with a Ethernet connection and viola... i was updating my ps3. i did have some issues with connection, i'd lose it every ten minutes or so and then it became very unstable so some tweaking would be in order. most likely it's from the Ethernet cable i found in the basement from when i moved in???
I did send an email to the developer of Wireless Tether for rooted fellows and while he does have an option for some phones to connect by infrastructure, the fascinate is "Maybe yes... in the next release" so hopefully we can do this wirelessly in the future in a clean free app.
My xbox 360 finds it. Wireless tether app in market. I play live everyday through my phone
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hbc.ciccone said:
My xbox 360 finds it. Wireless tether app in market. I play live everyday through my phone
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Hmmm... well that makes me wonder...
I would assume that means the 360 can connect via ad hoc... didn't see that one coming...
are there any particular setting on your tether app or anywhere else on your phone that would differ from stock startup?
like i say, the developer noted that the app wouldn't be able to do this wirelessly right now...
I was using barnacle, and read a review on this app where someone commented they used it for halo multiplayer. I dropped what I was doing and tried it, work first try. Maybe its t he xbox, barnacle would not connect to the xbox
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The 360 supports Ad Hoc mode, while the PS3 (for some asinine reason) doesn't (PDA Net would also be useless, since it requires an app running on the machine, IIRC).
I definitely would be quite happy at getting Infrastructure mode in one of the tethering apps, since the Intel wireless in my laptop has absolutely horrible support for Ad Hoc mode (it couldn't even connect before I updated to the latest version... now it just drops it regularly).
I agree... as mentioned above i emailed the dev with tether for root and it sounds like he's working on an infrastructure option for the fas. It already works does on other numerous devices. If i see anything change ya'll be the first to know.
I am new to android..my coworkers and I would really love to have wifi in the office....but not twenty a month.is it possible to get around this?
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Of course! Just root your phone (search "z4root" [on XDA] for the easy way), and then install Android Wireless Tether from the market.
I would say do what was mentioned but instead download Barnacle Wifi Tether.
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Barnacle is an ad hoc setup and some devices have a hard time tethering with it. Wireless Tether is far superior especially with its latest update which allows a better truer connection than ad hoc.
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Barnacle is an ad hoc setup and some devices have a hard time tethering with it. Wireless Tether is far superior especially with its latest update which allows a better truer connection than ad hoc.
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Barnacle worked great on my D1, but I've never got it working consistently on my DX. Wireless Tether on the other hand works every time.
I use both barnacle and wireless tether. I did a bunch of speed tests and wireless does fair a bit better. I get about 8% faster dl speeds with wireless 2.6 vs 2.4 and the latency was about twice as quick, 135 vs 250. Up is about the same regardless which i use.
I also have issues with some devices not seeing barnacle, my laptop sees it fine while my desktop does not.
However with wireless tether my connections stalls out sometimes when my phone sleeps, it happens occasionally with barnacle but not nearly as often. So for me I use barnacle when streaming movies from Netflix or hulu and wireless tether the rest of the time.
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I would also suggest wireless tether as it now supports infrastructure mode.
Dont have to root, just turn on 3g then toggle on airplane mode then toggle it back off, free tethering!!
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they are both basically the same thing but wireless tether now supports infrastructure mode! so now its more like a router than a wireless hotspot app. and i dont think z4root is on the market, so here is a link. download it from your phone and use astro to navigate to download and install it.
when you open the link it will automatically download. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=446145&d=1290341328
The5ickne55 said:
I am new to android..my coworkers and I would really love to have wifi in the office....but not twenty a month.is it possible to get around this?
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Hmmm this seems like a "trolling" post to me...
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Just use TBH's mobile hotspot patcher..its better than wireless tether
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infamous702 said:
Just use TBH's mobile hotspot patcher..its better than wireless tether
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The TBH hack is the same as the new Wireless Tether, they both have infrastructure. Wireless Tether is no longer ad hoc.
There is a wired tether aswell if you prefer to use a usb connection. Avaible AFTER your phone is rooted of course
I use the wifi tether app daily. Will post it when I'm not driving or I remember.
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Been using pdanet for sometime now with no problems @ all....Rooted DX, Fission 2.6.1.
Hotspot Connect:
1. Start mobile VZW hotspot app.
2. Dial funky code *#*#4636#*#* (Testing screen will appear)
3. Tap Phone Information
4. Scroll down and Press the turn off radio button
5. Press it again to turn radio on
6. Connect to hotspot with Computer
7. Use Internet
schneid said:
Hotspot Connect:
1. Start mobile VZW hotspot app.
2. Dial funky code *#*#4636#*#* (Testing screen will appear)
3. Tap Phone Information
4. Scroll down and Press the turn off radio button
5. Press it again to turn radio on
6. Connect to hotspot with Computer
7. Use Internet
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Is that a joke?
coolguy71261 said:
Is that a joke?
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No, I've seen it posted before and from what I've heard it works. But I just use wireless tether or barnacle from the market.
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schneid said:
Hotspot Connect:
1. Start mobile VZW hotspot app.
2. Dial funky code *#*#4636#*#* (Testing screen will appear)
3. Tap Phone Information
4. Scroll down and Press the turn off radio button
5. Press it again to turn radio on
6. Connect to hotspot with Computer
7. Use Internet
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I actually tried a variant of this, posted on the first page of this thread, where you open hotspot tether then turn airplane mode on then off. I'm able to keep the hotspot connection going, but it isn't working with my computer. It recognizes the phone but shows a big red X going from my computer to the Internet.
I'm only posting this because I'm wondering if something might have changed recently that the functionality has been blocked.
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Been using pdanet for sometime now with no problems @ all....Rooted DX, Fission 2.6.1.
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PDA.NET seems to be the only one that keeps a constance speed. You can tether with USB or Bluetooth. I perfer it of all the other wifi thethers. The wifi one's speed seem to drop after 5 mins or so of using.
Ok, so I am using ZT180 Adhoc Switcher to connect to my Galaxy S II's (Epic 4G Touch) 4G webs via Wireless Tether.
I am able to use facebook, Words with Friends, Google Reader (not perfect), the Market and many other apps' web capabilities without a problem. i.e. Facebook works as it would on a wifi network.
However, many of my apps don't recognize my internet connection even though it is there. So, is there anything I can do to make all of my apps recognize my wireless tether connection or am I stuck using the select few that work?
Search search search search. This tells you how to set up a infrastructure network.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359600
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maw230 said:
Ok, so I am using ZT180 Adhoc Switcher to connect to my Galaxy S II's (Epic 4G Touch) 4G webs via Wireless Tether.
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I'm using ZT180 to switch from Infrastructure to Adhoc so I can tether. That part is taken care of. I have internet on my Kindle from my phone.
The problem is that some apps recognize it and some apps don't.
The point is, you don't NEED to use adhoc at all. Setting up the phone as I already explained in the other thread and it will be set up in infrastructure mode, and the Kindle will connect with no issue.
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Ahhh, that makes sense. Should have read more into it.
Well I finally got Wireless Tether beta working, but I'm having the same problem where apps such as Dolphin Browser will not work, but Facebook will.
I'm using an Infrastructure connection, but many apps will not recognize it anyway...
Do I need to uninstall the ZT180 switcher in order to remove files from system/etc/wifi??
My wifi icon still has the small 'x' in the right hand corner.
I would try to remove it. I tether to my phone all the time and have no issues with Dolphin or any other apps.
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I uninstalled the app and deleted the "tiwlan.ini_ZTO..." that came with it, but I still see the ZT180 Adhoc Switcher and Warning AdHoc_Mode as wireless networks that i can connect to...
Epic Touch 4g has various issues with infrastructure mode. Best answer I can give you is to install a recovery and flash blazer rom. Its Sprint hotspot fully supports 4G infrastructure mode.
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Epic Touch 4g has various issues with infrastructure mode. Best answer I can give you is to install a recovery and flash blazer rom. Its Sprint hotspot fully supports 4G infrastructure mode.
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Wow, I can't believe I overlooked this. I'm running Blazer 3.2 and previously i had looked in the Wireless and Network settings for the Hotspot settings, but since it was not there I had just assumed PhantomHacker left it out of the build.
long story short - i activated the Sprint Hotspot app that was in my app drawer and it's working flawlessly!
Thanks so much! Surely I won't be charged from Sprint for this? I'll post in the Blazer forum as well.
Sorry for the late reply, but ive been running the hotspot for a whole wig no ill effects
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