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Evo tether and dd-wrt in client mode.

I flashed my WRT54G with the DD-WRT firmware to enable it as a reciever, but can't get it to connect to my wifi tether. Has anyone tried this? My biggest problem seems to be that i get assigned a different gateway and dns host every time I start the tether... The purpose of all of this it to play on xbox live over my sprint connection. Any suggestions?

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I flashed my WRT54G with the DD-WRT firmware to enable it as a reciever, but can't get it to connect to my wifi tether. Has anyone tried this? My biggest problem seems to be that i get assigned a different gateway and dns host every time I start the tether... The purpose of all of this it to play on xbox live over my sprint connection. Any suggestions?
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yeah, make sure you have the latest wifi tether(for infrastructure mode) and that your router actually works in client mode, it's a huge pain to set up.

Is there a guide to this anywhere? Do we need a certain rom or kernel? I've got the latest wireless tether and can't seem to connect either.

At my summer place I am running Talisman Mesh and can't get my EVO to consistently connect to it (mostly it doesn't, but it connects consistently to my winter home wireless)

Is there any interest in this at all? I would be surprised if there weren't. That is, the ability to use wireless tether on the Evo as a host for your DD-WRT enabled router. Is it a case where this has been tried but failed so such a thing has been given up on for now, or is connecting in this manner such a no brainer and I'm just missing something? Will anybody who knows details on getting this to work please post a how to or even a mini how to including if you need a special kernel or ROM (as I've read stuff about AP mode but never saw anyone get into detail on kernels/firmwares)? And if someone knows for sure this DOESN'T work, can you please say? I would really appreciate it.

I'd say there isn't much interest in getting this done. Most ppl would just use wireless tether and call it a day. I find DD-WRT client mode flakey anyways

I flashed my WRT54G with the DD-WRT firmware to enable it as a reciever, but can't get it to connect to my wifi tether.
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I was able to with my dd-wrt asus wl-500w router.
I was never able to get wpa to work
Followed the tutorial dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Client_Mode
Then started tethering on the evo Channel 6, no wpa
Did not work on the other channels for me
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yeah, make sure you have the latest wifi tether(for infrastructure mode) and that your router actually works in client mode, it's a huge pain to set up.
next powered on the router and waited.
Then I pluged in a computer hard wired and it worked.
used it to install debian netinstall
and to fix a laptop with no wireless drivers to install wireless drivers
Hope this helps.
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yeah, make sure you have the latest wifi tether(for infrastructure mode) and that your router actually works in client mode, it's a huge pain to set up.
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Infrastructure mode is a must!

Just want to (re-)confirm one thing:
the wifi tether must be in the infrastructure mode, right?
If so, could someone explain why ad-hoc mode will not work? I tried to tether my TP2 (I know it seems to be very old for just one year) to DD-WRT enable router and could not get it work. wondering if there are other options.
Thanks!

this worked for me, specifically with dd-wrt in repeater bridge mode (client mode worked as well).
-evo 29.651.6 rooted with latest wifi-tether
-wrt54g flashed w/ dd-wrt 24sp2 in bridge repeater mode with primary and virtial ssid as evomifi on channel 6
-xbox360 hardwired into wrt54g
So, i'm able to get internet for hard wired devices while simultaneously getting a range extension on the evomifi ssid.

Might be able to teather to one pc, then set up ics host on that one pc to send internets to LAN then inturn giving internets to 360.
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WiFi Tethering issue

Trying to use Wifi Tether (google) app in rooted Vibrant (http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list?can=2&q=NexusOne)
Everything setup correct and works good on the phone itself. Laptop shows the connection as 'computer-to-computer' network rather than 'wireless network'. Although signal strengh is very good laptop just says "waiting for network..." and never connects. How to change Wifi Tether setting to show as 'wireless network' instead of 'computer-to-computer' network so that it will connect?

You should load the mobile AP patch instead. Works much better than the wifi tether app on the vibrant.

Shane_pcs said:
You should load the mobile AP patch instead. Works much better than the wifi tether app on the vibrant.
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yes. mobileap is like 100 times better!

+1 for mobile ap flash.
I ran wireless tether app forever on my G1 and like this much better.
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thanks for replying guys..i went to the mobile AP flash thread and read that you have to do clockwork recovery to flash it. I think when froyo update happens its gonna disable mobile AP flash?? I see people saying (and even Youtube videos) of using Wifi tether and Barnacle wifi legacy to tether from Vibrant. I tried both of them and they show as 'compter-to-computer' network on laptop and it wont connect.

You should delete everything & start from the beginning. If that doesn't work then try it on someone else laptop to see if that's the problem if not is your phone. Maybe is a problem the way u rooted your phone. If it continues doing it on the other laptop u are testing it. Most deff is your phone.

Froyo has wireless AP built in by default. We have yet to know if T-mobile will disable it. If they do, someone will just hack it back in.

Interesting. I prefer wireless tether. I think it works much better than the MobileAP.

So this turns out to be an issue with my laptop. Laptop is not able to connect to ad-hoc (computer to computer) wifi networks. Both wifi tethering app and Barnacle worked on a friends laptop. Got around 2 Mbps from T-mobile 3G.

I did have to update the driver for the wireless chip on one laptop to support ad-hoc networks, but it was worth it. If you're interested, check your wireless chip manufacturer's site for a newer driver.
The TMO sales-droids told me that the froyo update would enable the wireless hotspot (MobileAP), but who knows till we actually get it. Even if it does, if it works like the MobileAP does now, I'll continue using wireless-tether.

Shane_pcs said:
You should load the mobile AP patch instead. Works much better than the wifi tether app on the vibrant.
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MobileAP didn't work for me. Win7 showed no internet activity.
Wireless Tether on the other hand worked perfectly, so YMMV.

Does anyone has a problem while using mobile AP while the connection is steady but after the screen dims or locks up the speed slows down and sometimes cut off the tether to the device? would there be anyway around this?

shootr said:
I did have to update the driver for the wireless chip on one laptop to support ad-hoc networks, but it was worth it. If you're interested, check your wireless chip manufacturer's site for a newer driver.
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That did the trick! Thanks mate

I have a question about tethering I'm trying to use the wifi for my gaming console (ps3). It doesn't recongize the ip address. So will it recongize it when the update comes or will it not work for gaming consoles.
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maybe a dumb question but i rooted girl's vibrant and flashed mobileAP which worked great the first day. i couldnt get barnacle or google's wireless tether to actually connect to anything. But now she's trying to use it today and it won't connect due to DNS issues. Would it be the phone at fault or the laptop? I already tried refreshing the IP using command prompt but it didn't help.

[Q] Wifi hotspot: No internet connection?

Ok, I couldn't find anything on this..
I just got my mytouch 4g, unrooted. I opened up the wifi hotspot, and on my computer I clicked connect. It connected, but I have no internet connectivity. (That's what it says) I get the little error sign next to the wifi signal bars on my Windows 7 laptop. Just two days ago I was using a mytouch slide hotspot and it worked fine. How can I fix this!?

michael2041 said:
Ok, I couldn't find anything on this..
I just got my mytouch 4g, unrooted. I opened up the wifi hotspot, and on my computer I clicked connect. It connected, but I have no internet connectivity. (That's what it says) I get the little error sign next to the wifi signal bars on my Windows 7 laptop. Just two days ago I was using a mytouch slide hotspot and it worked fine. How can I fix this!?
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Give you are connected to the correct SSID and you've entered the password correctly.
either root the phone or buy the tethering package.

That isn't helping. It connected fine to a myTouch Slide. Anyone else wanna chime in? It connects to the hotspot, but it gets limited internet access.

neidlinger said:
Give you are connected to the correct SSID and you've entered the password correctly.
either root the phone or buy the tethering package.
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That's about it man.
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michael2041 said:
That isn't helping. It connected fine to a myTouch Slide. Anyone else wanna chime in? It connects to the hotspot, but it gets limited internet access.
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I don't know what to tell you. EVERYONE else who has tried to use this feature it has worked correctly. So it's either T-Mobile blocking you, you are doing something wrong, or there is something messed up with the Kernel... the only other two things i can suggest is download VISIONary.apk and the Google wi-fi tether code from Here . And temp rooting to wi-fi tether your phone.
or
USE PDA net and a bluetooth dongle.... but you will not be able to access https sites after a trial period.

This had actually happened to me too...
1. Make sure you pwr off phone, power back on. Dont start wifi app.
2. Install useragent add on on your computer browser, change useragent to android or ie mobile or etc...
3. Delete all forms of stored wireless networks from your computer.
4. Turn on phone wifi tethering app, connect manually. Make sure ssid password are correct.
Try that?
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Using Evo 4G with Zoom 4501 Router can you?

Hello all,
Here is my deal and hopefully someone can help.. I have an Evo 4g.. currently I do not have internet in my home (cable started getting to pricey in my area) and have rooted my phone and have been using the wifi tether app. However, I want to also share connection with other devices throughout my home, ie, 2 laptops, 1 desktop, 1 xbox360 so I purchased this Zoom 4501 wireless N router that works with 3G/4G, wifi, cable etc..
Now, I was able to connect my phone to the usb port on the router, go through the setup wizard and and was able to actually get the router up and running however, the only way to do it is by turning on the usb tether option in the settings menu.. it only works on 3G and not 4G.. when I turn on the 4G option, it says that I do have an account with sprint.. is there any other way around this? If anyone can help, let me know thanks!

Yea just steal ur neighbors wireless internet
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{ParanoiA} said:
Yea just steal ur neighbors wireless internet
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C'mon man.. I'm looking for a legit solution... besides... theirs is encrypted....

Just get a wireless extender and connect all the devices to that.
EVO)))))))))Wireless extender ))))))))all your devices(no device limit) + ethernet.
http://3gstore.com/product/1813_pepwave-surf-mini-200.html I use it with my sprint mifi because I connect more than 9 devices when I'm at work. (grandfathered unlimited plan ) and the mifi only allows for 5

Hey thanks.. just got it to work, just purchased this... http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354515
seems to work pretty well... thanks for the info guys...

Just make sure only the router is connected to the evo with encryption, everything else will be handled by the repeater

Buy a router that you can put tomatousb firmware on it. Then configure the wireless as wireless bridge or client to the evo's wireless tether. Works great for me when the times my internet is down.

Reverse Tether

My University does not allow Wi-Fi in the dorms because they say it "puts a strain on the network". This includes Mifi's and mobile hotspots.
I have OS X Lion and Windows 8 (Dev Preview) through BootCamp and I get internet through ethernet. I need some way to share internet access from my MacBook Pro to my A500. I also have a rooted Samsung Fascinate, but I cannot Tether at all with it because a. I dont have enough data a month to do that, nor do I have the money and b. the root apps give errors no matter what rom I run.

Buy a wireless router and passcode it.
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Were are not even allowed to have that.

NH2G said:
Were are not even allowed to have that.
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If your major has anything to do with IT look into another school.
At least if they are not providing their own wireless network and that is the only reason they don't want you to have one.. otherwise the reason you provided is fud if you had a personal nated + wpa 2 protected + hidden network..
Otherwise:
The A500 cannot reverse tether without root. With root you can sorta do it via a root shell and linux commands.. You end up with a connection but many apps think there is none, fine for me surfing the web on the bus but you can't use market and apps wont auto sync.
Some custom firmwares based off the Asus and other android tablets with the same chip set do have true working Bluetooth tether. Thus may fill your needs better.
(Actually I see partial support for Bluetooth tether built into the 3.2 update, but forcing it enabled made the tablet crash, and still needed root to force the option to exist)

NH2G said:
Were are not even allowed to have that.
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Hide it under your bed lol

kjy2010 said:
Hide it under your bed lol
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Nah, may also need to disable your essid and clone your desktops Mac address.. otherwise it may disable the Ethernet Jack.
All wireless routers ive seen can do this out of box.. even if I like updating them with openwrt firmware.

can your Mac provide an adhock network?
When my friends router shat itself all he had was a adsl modem with eather net out. He set up his I Mac's wifi so that his iPhone could connect to it (over wifi) in the house. He had lously cell connection where he lived.
Can you do some thing like that and get your tab to connect to your comp? Or am I not understanding the problem?
Good luck.

OP,
Well you are kind of screwed - soft of.
It is the schools network. They can dictate what they want on "their" network. And even if you hid it, etc they still can see what it plugged in.
But they can't tell you that you can't have WIFI at all. WIFI runs on 2.4 Ghz for B/G/N and 5.0 Ghz for A/N bands that is unlicensed frequencies. So if you have a some other Internet connection, ie 3rd party like DSL, Road Runner, whatever, they can't tell you that you can't use WIFI. They can only control their network.
The reason I mention this is because I have seen WIFI Nazi's out there trying to be all macho even when it isn't their network. You might be fortunate enough to have WIFI in the area that you can use, say a friends close by that has commercial ISP and wireless. Also possible to use DD-WRT to put a router in client mode to pick up a signal farther out and and a 2nd router to broadcast that signal in your room.