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tethering

i had my desire hooked upto my pc via usb and had 3g and wifi enabled, connected to the internet fine. but im not sure on tmobiles tethering policy i.e extra charges etc so decided to turn 3g off and use wifi. i.e wifi to the phone and share to the pc via usb. no dice, wont work! why wont it let me share my wifi which is alot faster than the 3g it will let me share?
also will i incur any fees from tmobile?
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I had the problem with Win 7 64bit. The drivers of tether just wouldn't install. I solved it by using Easytether which can be found in the market.
You have to install the app on your Desire and you also need to install a small program om your pc/laptop but once installed on the Desire the app itself tells you what to do and when and where to download the stuff for your pc. Piece of cake

Does your laptop not have wifi?!

Aitese said:
Does your laptop not have wifi?!
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Can you do WiFi tethering on the Desire? That would be cool...

I doubt you can...because it seems pointless. I can't imagine a device running an OS that accepts USB modems that doesn't itself have Wifi built in unless it's a very old laptop, and then what OS are you running?

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Can you do WiFi tethering on the Desire? That would be cool...
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Try the app PdaNet, it lets you share your internet (3G/H) via USB or Bluetooth

yes both my macbook and desktop have wifi. i was curious as to why the phone would rather use a slow 3g connection to share as opposed to wifi if it is available.
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There is a program available so you can use wifi on your laptop with the wifi on the phone. But to use that program you need root access so it won't work on the Desire (yet).

Aitese said:
Try the app PdaNet, it lets you share your internet (3G/H) via USB or Bluetooth
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I have try PdaNet free edition and now i have a bug.
i can't go in Settings / Wireless & networks:
Sorry!
The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
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I have already uninstall pdanet.
edit: OK reboot resolve the problem

[Req]Wireless tethering app for cm2.2?

Does anyone have a working version of that app yet?
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Great question for the app section... To my knowledge Barnacle works for some but can be 'finicky'. Otherwise, no.

Yea I couldn't get barnacle to work
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here is the the one I'm using for TeamFenix 1.7.1 which is based off of one of the CM nightlies, and I haven't had any problems at all, just downloaded, installed using Astro File Manager and was up an running on my netbook. http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wireless_tether_2_0_5-pre3-test3.apk

barnacle ususally works. just disable wpa_supplicant. go to barnacle's settings and check skip wpa_supplicant. ran it for a few hours on windows. works well.

Barnacle is the only one that people claims works. I haven't been able to get any Ad-hoc to work with Linux, but Windows works with Barnacle.
Not related to wireless, but there is built-in USB tethering which I prefer if I can get signal at my laptop. Just plug in the USB, go to Settings->Wireless & Networks->Tethering and check 'USB Tethering'. If it prompts for drivers tell Windows to manually use 'Remote NDIS Device for Internet Sharing' by 'Microsoft Incorporated'.

I'm trying to find a working wifi tether app for cm 6.0 as well. Ive tried Barnacle and it doesnt work even when I disable wpa supplicant. The computer sees it and connects but no webpages will load.
I also tried a few different wifi tether apk's from googles site and everyone makes my phone crash and reboot.

wireless app works for my ipad or any other device. I just can not get to tether to another android phone, it used to work no problem. The phone will not even recgonize the wireless network. Right now i have a samsung droid charge and tmobile g2x. I have also tried with a samsung vibrant. no combination works. But they will work with ipad and laptop. sometimes one phone might not have good service, so I would like to use wireless in them situations. Thanks

[Q] [SOLVED] Wifi tether will not connect windows 7 x64 with atheros

Any one else having issues connecting to atheros wifi on windows 7 x64?
wifi is set to allow ad-hoc
changed ssid
created password
tested on di18 stock dk28 stock viperrom nebula supernova
even stood on my head with left eye closed and a finger in my bum chanting "please work damn it"
using wifi tether for root users from market and barnacle
I got epic on day one and even the sprint app will not connect
I have no hair left to pull out
and google laughs at me when I search for this now
open to any ideas that dont involve spending money
TIA for any help!
*bangs head on wall*
EDIT: drivers are also up to date
EDIT2: Using ATHEROS AR5B91 I am also able to create ad-hoc on laptop connect phone to it and bridge connection to get better range from home wifi.
EDIT3: Sorry to keep editing but I have decided to use viperrom as my daily driver if that helps anyone help me.

Do you have intel wireless card? Try connect with a different device. My netbook connects but not my laptop.
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have you tried the new Wifi Tether w/ Infustructure mode, v3.0 it works great I am running midnightv2.4 ext4 with no issues. I have a acer win7 x64 lap and it connects, also a IBM L412 connects just fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945463

I think your win7 x64 box needs to have a wifi card that supports 802.11n wifi. I have an Intel 5300 card in my system (also win7 x64, current drivers fron Intel's site) and can only connect to my Epic's network when I enable the 802.11n Mode in the network card's properties. Only issue I have is slow, sometime disconnected, VPN sessions, but non-VPN traffic works great.

citionecent said:
Do you have intel wireless card? Try connect with a different device. My netbook connects but not my laptop.
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http://sys2dev.com/android-wifi-tether-with-nexus-one-intel-wifi-fixed/
Check this article out I know it is talking about the nexus1, but you might want to try it out since it is dealing with intel wifi.

scubafun said:
I think your win7 x64 box needs to have a wifi card that supports 802.11n wifi. I have an Intel 5300 card in my system (also win7 x64, current drivers fron Intel's site) and can only connect to my Epic's network when I enable the 802.11n Mode in the network card's properties. Only issue I have is slow, sometime disconnected, VPN sessions, but non-VPN traffic works great.
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you are correct, I believe the android tether from the market will broadcast in "n" ad-hoc mode, the wifi w/ Infrastructure will broadcast in "g" mode.
I just wanted to make sure and connected and yes it was broadcasting in "g" mode.

Did you create key code and is that 13 characters vs 10 conventional.
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citionecent said:
Do you have intel wireless card? Try connect with a different device. My netbook connects but not my laptop.
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Should have put this in OP not the title but I am useing atheros ar5b91 NOT intel . Have tried this anyway still no go. Thanks for answering however
Unknown Zone said:
have you tried the new Wifi Tether w/ Infustructure mode, v3.0 it works great I am running midnightv2.4 ext4 with no issues. I have a acer win7 x64 lap and it connects, also a IBM L412 connects just fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945463
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Gave that a shot still no go. Thanks for answering however
scubafun said:
I think your win7 x64 box needs to have a wifi card that supports 802.11n wifi. I have an Intel 5300 card in my system (also win7 x64, current drivers fron Intel's site) and can only connect to my Epic's network when I enable the 802.11n Mode in the network card's properties. Only issue I have is slow, sometime disconnected, VPN sessions, but non-VPN traffic works great.
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Card has b/g/n support (router is broadcasting in n) I can use my laptop to extend the range of my wifi to phone. Create ad-hoc on lappy, connect with phone, bridge connection works fine like that but thats not wifi tether.
Unknown Zone said:
http://sys2dev.com/android-wifi-tether-with-nexus-one-intel-wifi-fixed/
Check this article out I know it is talking about the nexus1, but you might want to try it out since it is dealing with intel wifi.
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Sorry should have put this in OP not title but Im on atheros ar5b91. Have tried this anyway still no go. Thanks for answering.
Unknown Zone said:
you are correct, I believe the android tether from the market will broadcast in "n" ad-hoc mode, the wifi w/ Infrastructure will broadcast in "g" mode.
I just wanted to make sure and connected and yes it was broadcasting in "g" mode.
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Thanks for answering, however I have tried infrastructure as per other post and still no go.
dito33 said:
Did you create key code and is that 13 characters vs 10 conventional.
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Yes using 13 char code changing ssid and pass was the first thing I did. I even turned off my home wifi and made the phone tether settings (ssid and pass) to same as home network. Laptop tried to connect with stored info but timed out, cleared stored info on lappy and reconnected manually still timed out.
*continues to bang head on wall*

In case it helps anyone help me I have decided to use viperrom as my daily driver as noted in OP EDIT3.
I have some friends coming by today (they both have huges net at home and I am on 50Mb/50Mb fios so I handle downloads over 25MB) for some rom-ification to their phones ( 1 moment, 2 evo's , 2 epic's , 1 intercept) I have tried 4 other epics already they have same issue. Evo's and moment/intercept have not yet been rooted so havnt been able to test them as of yet, seriously who the eff is gonna pay 40 a month for a feature built into your os, thats like microshaft trying to charge you to be able to use a mouse ( dont freak there are no new charges with windows just an example ).

d00kiejones said:
In case it helps anyone help me I have decided to use viperrom as my daily driver as noted in OP EDIT3.
I have some friends coming by today (they both have huges net at home and I am on 50Mb/50Mb fios so I handle downloads over 25MB) for some rom-ification to their phones ( 1 moment, 2 evo's , 2 epic's , 1 intercept) I have tried 4 other epics already they have same issue. Evo's and moment/intercept have not yet been rooted so havnt been able to test them as of yet, seriously who the eff is gonna pay 40 a month for a feature built into your os, thats like microshaft trying to charge you to be able to use a mouse ( dont freak there are no new charges with windows just an example ).
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Ok so I am able to tether to the moment (stock CWM and root only with moment tether) but not the others. WTF is all I can think on this one. Again TIA for any ideas. I am 2 days away from my annual reinstall of windows *crosses fingers* that may do it.

Reinstalling Windows fixed the issue thanks for the help everyone!

Win 7 & Android AP

I many a times use the wifi tethering to connect my Win7 laptop to connect to the internet. Running CM ROM.
Win7 connect to the AP right away, but shows 'Limited Connectivity'. Then it takes another minute or two before actually getting connected to the internet.
Connecting my Xoom to the same AP is instant. It seems like a Win7 issue.
Does anyone experience this issue?

hkk said:
I many a times use the wifi tethering to connect my Win7 laptop to connect to the internet. Running CM ROM.
Win7 connect to the AP right away, but shows 'Limited Connectivity'. Then it takes another minute or two before actually getting connected to the internet.
Connecting my Xoom to the same AP is instant. It seems like a Win7 issue.
Does anyone experience this issue?
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I can't say that I've experienced this issue specifically, but I feel your pain. My guess would be an issue is with Windows 7. Try something different and see what happens. FoxFi is an easy to use WiFi tether. Worth a try if it fixes your issues.

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chrisgriner said:
I can't say that I've experienced this issue specifically, but I feel your pain. My guess would be an issue is with Windows 7. Try something different and see what happens. FoxFi is an easy to use WiFi tether. Worth a try if it fixes your issues.
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Thanks chrisgriner. Tried FoxFi - doesn't work on JB. Looking thru the reviews, a few others also complained of it not working with JB.

hkk said:
I many a times use the wifi tethering to connect my Win7 laptop to connect to the internet. Running CM ROM.
Win7 connect to the AP right away, but shows 'Limited Connectivity'. Then it takes another minute or two before actually getting connected to the internet.
Connecting my Xoom to the same AP is instant. It seems like a Win7 issue.
Does anyone experience this issue?
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I have had this same issue with my xoom and windows 7 laptop. My laptop always takes much longer to connect and catch up when connecting. Its probably something with how windows operates. I just deal with it.
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1. Make sure to set a WPA2 password.
2. Make sure the Network type is set as PRIVATE/Home in Windows.
3. If all else fails, go to Control Panel > Network > Network Adapters and disable your wireless card/adapter and re-enable it.
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Smokeey said:
1. Make sure to set a WPA2 password.
2. Make sure the Network type is set as PRIVATE/Home in Windows.
3. If all else fails, go to Control Panel > Network > Network Adapters and disable your wireless card/adapter and re-enable it.
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Thanks smokeey, those are my settings. Sometimes, when windows fails to get Internet connectivity, clicking on troubleshooter (which sometimes disables and re enables the wireless adapter) gets it going.

Update your wireless card drivers on your laptop.

[Q] Problems tethering with Galaxy Nexus portable hotspot in android 4.2

I am having a problem tethering my laptop and my desktop computer to my Galaxy Nexus ever since I installed the 4.2 update. My Nexus 7 tablet does not seem to have any issues connecting.
My laptop is a Lenovo Thinkpad T60-2007 which has an Atheros 42T0825 wifi chip. It used to connect to the Android 4.1 Galaxy Nexus hotspot without any problems under Win XP. Immediately following upgrading the Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.2 the laptop had problems. The laptop would connect to the tethering wifi hotspot, but would not be able to browse the internet (or in a few rare circumstances, would browse extremely slowly with frequent errors that would prevent web pages from loading).
I tried a factory reset on the Galaxy Nexus (which still left the phone at android 4.2), and there was no change in behavior.
I tried removing the wifi password and running the hotspot as an 'open network' and there was no change in behavior.
I tried a Windows XP reinstall on the laptop (to Windows XP SP3) and there was no change in behavior.
I replaced the wifi card (with and identical model) and there was no change in behavior
As a last resort (and because the laptop needed it), I installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on a new SSD and put in additional 2 GB of RAM.
Now although the laptop can still see the hotspot, it cannot connect to it. Even though the correct password is typed at the prompt, it gives a 'Network Security Key mismatch' error and will not connect. The laptop can connect to the hotspot if it is set as 'open', but will not connect to any sites or web pages (i.e. same problem as before with Win XP).
The laptop *does* work with the Galaxy Nexus via USB tethering, which suggests that there is some kind of wifi issue, but the laptop connects to my home wifi network (Linksys E3000 running stock firmware) just fine.
My desktop computer (running Windows 7) exhibits the same behavior as the laptop under Windows 7.
I was able to get a Macbook and a Dell Latitude laptop to connect to the wifi hotspot and successfully browse the internet (I will have to look up the model numbers later).
I am writing to try to find out whether anyone has noticed any similar problems/incompatibilities and whether anyone might know the causes.
Is there a problem with the b/g/n connectivity of my laptop? Did the wifi hotspot b/g/n configuration on Android change with the 4.2 update? Might a bad install of android 4.2 on my phone be to blame? Maybe there is a problem with g or n protocols? Which does the 4.2 hotspot use?
Thanks in advance

same problem with me
Tarzanman said:
I am having a problem tethering my laptop and my desktop computer to my Galaxy Nexus ever since I installed the 4.2 update. My Nexus 7 tablet does not seem to have any issues connecting.
My laptop is a Lenovo Thinkpad T60-2007 which has an Atheros 42T0825 wifi chip. It used to connect to the Android 4.1 Galaxy Nexus hotspot without any problems under Win XP. Immediately following upgrading the Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.2 the laptop had problems. The laptop would connect to the tethering wifi hotspot, but would not be able to browse the internet (or in a few rare circumstances, would browse extremely slowly with frequent errors that would prevent web pages from loading).
I tried a factory reset on the Galaxy Nexus (which still left the phone at android 4.2), and there was no change in behavior.
I tried removing the wifi password and running the hotspot as an 'open network' and there was no change in behavior.
I tried a Windows XP reinstall on the laptop (to Windows XP SP3) and there was no change in behavior.
I replaced the wifi card (with and identical model) and there was no change in behavior
As a last resort (and because the laptop needed it), I installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on a new SSD and put in additional 2 GB of RAM.
Now although the laptop can still see the hotspot, it cannot connect to it. Even though the correct password is typed at the prompt, it gives a 'Network Security Key mismatch' error and will not connect. The laptop can connect to the hotspot if it is set as 'open', but will not connect to any sites or web pages (i.e. same problem as before with Win XP).
The laptop *does* work with the Galaxy Nexus via USB tethering, which suggests that there is some kind of wifi issue, but the laptop connects to my home wifi network (Linksys E3000 running stock firmware) just fine.
My desktop computer (running Windows 7) exhibits the same behavior as the laptop under Windows 7.
I was able to get a Macbook and a Dell Latitude laptop to connect to the wifi hotspot and successfully browse the internet (I will have to look up the model numbers later).
I am writing to try to find out whether anyone has noticed any similar problems/incompatibilities and whether anyone might know the causes.
Is there a problem with the b/g/n connectivity of my laptop? Did the wifi hotspot b/g/n configuration on Android change with the 4.2 update? Might a bad install of android 4.2 on my phone be to blame? Maybe there is a problem with g or n protocols? Which does the 4.2 hotspot use?
Thanks in advance
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i am also facing the same problem when i try to connect to any wi-fi network. it stucks on obtaining ip address. even though the password is correct. even i tried hotspot way to connect. via different s/w like connectify even i tried to make hotspot via cmd shell commands too. in that same it is not able to connect.
i dont know what the problem. i am currently using 4.2.1 rooted JB. i am planning for factory reset. but as you did earlier and no success so i might not do.
even with open wifi network it is not able to connect..!! it happen after the update..

deeprocks31 said:
i am also facing the same problem when i try to connect to any wi-fi network. it stucks on obtaining ip address. even though the password is correct. even i tried hotspot way to connect. via different s/w like connectify even i tried to make hotspot via cmd shell commands too. in that same it is not able to connect.
i dont know what the problem. i am currently using 4.2.1 rooted JB. i am planning for factory reset. but as you did earlier and no success so i might not do.
even with open wifi network it is not able to connect..!! it happen after the update..
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The inability to either create a mobile hotspot and connect to it is why I went back to stock rooted 4.1.1. I have tried Muzzy and AOKP and could not create and connect to a hotspot using native tethering or Wifi Tether. It has been a while since I checked the forums, but did not see a solution that helped me
PS - I was trying to tether mobile devices not laptops though

My issue resolved on its own...!! Don't know how..!! but now I can use WiFi tether and also reverse tethering too..!! Reverse tethering is really too handy thanks to xda members for making awesome apps.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Tarzanman said:
I am having a problem tethering my laptop and my desktop computer to my Galaxy Nexus ever since I installed the 4.2 update. My Nexus 7 tablet does not seem to have any issues connecting.
My laptop is a Lenovo Thinkpad T60-2007 which has an Atheros 42T0825 wifi chip. It used to connect to the Android 4.1 Galaxy Nexus hotspot without any problems under Win XP. Immediately following upgrading the Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.2 the laptop had problems. The laptop would connect to the tethering wifi hotspot, but would not be able to browse the internet (or in a few rare circumstances, would browse extremely slowly with frequent errors that would prevent web pages from loading).
I tried a factory reset on the Galaxy Nexus (which still left the phone at android 4.2), and there was no change in behavior.
I tried removing the wifi password and running the hotspot as an 'open network' and there was no change in behavior.
I tried a Windows XP reinstall on the laptop (to Windows XP SP3) and there was no change in behavior.
I replaced the wifi card (with and identical model) and there was no change in behavior
As a last resort (and because the laptop needed it), I installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on a new SSD and put in additional 2 GB of RAM.
Now although the laptop can still see the hotspot, it cannot connect to it. Even though the correct password is typed at the prompt, it gives a 'Network Security Key mismatch' error and will not connect. The laptop can connect to the hotspot if it is set as 'open', but will not connect to any sites or web pages (i.e. same problem as before with Win XP).
The laptop *does* work with the Galaxy Nexus via USB tethering, which suggests that there is some kind of wifi issue, but the laptop connects to my home wifi network (Linksys E3000 running stock firmware) just fine.
My desktop computer (running Windows 7) exhibits the same behavior as the laptop under Windows 7.
I was able to get a Macbook and a Dell Latitude laptop to connect to the wifi hotspot and successfully browse the internet (I will have to look up the model numbers later).
I am writing to try to find out whether anyone has noticed any similar problems/incompatibilities and whether anyone might know the causes.
Is there a problem with the b/g/n connectivity of my laptop? Did the wifi hotspot b/g/n configuration on Android change with the 4.2 update? Might a bad install of android 4.2 on my phone be to blame? Maybe there is a problem with g or n protocols? Which does the 4.2 hotspot use?
Thanks in advance
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I have not been able to get any form of wifi AP to work since flashing over to 10.1 CM. it turns on the AP and I can get wifi to link but can't get an IP and any kind of connectivity to the internet... so far, I haven't been able to find any help for the issue but I'll keep reading!
this was after a wipe data & cache install of 10.1.