Hey there
When Tethering or using the hotspot what security is there for your pc? I mean is there any firewalling at the phone?
Also, in general when connected via 3G etc what ports are exposed inbound to the phones IP address?
Thanks
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Why don't you try driodwall to restrict applications.
It's free from the market but i think it requires root access.
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To be honest I think you don't really need to worry much about it. Security should be at the PC level by using a reputable and up to date security program.
Also, although I have heard about security threats from apps etc, just using it for tethering is not effected by this I think, as you are just using the data.
Ever since my home 3g modem blew up 4 months ago I've been using my old S1 as the sole home wifi modem without issue.
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sgs2_user said:
Hey there
When Tethering or using the hotspot what security is there for your pc? I mean is there any firewalling at the phone?
Also, in general when connected via 3G etc what ports are exposed inbound to the phones IP address?
Thanks
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Why did you not just use Google?????:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/26674/keep-your-windows-computer-secure-on-public-wireless-hotspots/
Thanks ntop and sxi200. I was thinking, if you tether then your usb port gets the data in, Im not sure if that can be firewalled, maybe it can. Droidwall, perfect thanks
As for why i didn't Google it, my data connection was woeful and googling was too painful. Got a new contract this afternoon which was why i asked. If you had to Google the answer yourself then why bother replying with sarcasm?
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P.s. I wasn't talking about public hotspots, even they have a firewall on their uplink. What i was asking was if using your sgs2 as a modem which has no firewall then what is to stop inbound connections especially when tethering via usb. Droidwall. Thanks
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Hey guys,
Now before everyone chimes in with "Barnacle", "Wireless Tether from Google Code" or "just add a custom APN"... I have tried all of these methods including using Root Explorer and SQL Lite to edit the APNs and none of them will enable me to tether over wifi. I'm on the latest version of Ginger Blur and using the Atrix in Australia on the Telstra Next G network.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks
Krisbo
Under the .db file, ensure that where it says default, add tether after it (default,tether) make sure its the telstra line though. Thats all i did to mine from memory. Also ensure airplane mode is on
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I use the WIRED tether from google code, works like a dream. Wired tether doesn't eat your battery and helps with heat since you wont be using wifi too.
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klub242 said:
I use the WIRED tether from google code, works like a dream. Wired tether doesn't eat your battery and helps with heat since you wont be using wifi too.
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No real need for wired tether as I'm wanting to tether with my iPad.
tjjensen23 said:
Under the .db file, ensure that where it says default, add tether after it (default,tether) make sure its the telstra line though. Thats all i did to mine from memory. Also ensure airplane mode is on
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Tried this, didn't work. This is probably going to be a deal breaker for me .
Bump?
Looks like I'll be going back to the Inspire, I need to be able to tether for my iPad 2.
I can't get the tab passed obtaining ip address status on my gf's wireless dsl. It works at my house but not here. I put in the password correctly but it won't connect. I also cleared the dhcp list using root explorer and no go. Any suggestions?
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Cheak if the MAC address filter is enabled on the router?
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No mac filter just WEP
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mariol66 said:
No mac filter just WEP
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You sure Tab can use WEP? Why does she use WEP, it is totally outdated and unsecure.
It's connected before now it doesn't. They're technologically retarded so the encryption method they don't care about
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You sure Tab can use WEP? Why does she use WEP, it is totally outdated and unsecure.
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Dug out an old spare router to check, the Tab supports WEP.
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It's connected before now it doesn't. They're technologically retarded so the encryption method they don't care about
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<offtopic>I feel duty bound to suggest that you upgrade it for them as much as possible. They might not have the understanding but it only takes one curious 13-year old wanna-be hacker to break WEP in ~1 minute and they'd be potentially liable for all the dodgy porn/bomb-making lessons/copyrighted material that the aggressor downloaded.</offtopic>
Has anyone tried tethering with the unlimited data plan just released Sept 5?
In this plan your not allowed to tether but maybe with hasoons hack?
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fcpelayo said:
Has anyone tried tethering with the unlimited data plan just released Sept 5?
In this plan your not allowed to tether but maybe with hasoons hack?
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It should be the same as with the previous data plan. Im sure the workarounds still work. Try this app, I've been using it without issues: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...S5nb29nbGVjb2RlLmFuZHJvaWQud2lmaS50ZXRoZXIiXQ..
I'm about to try the wifi tether app, though I would make note to use https sites and avoid plain http as much as possible.
Not working for me my device doesn't show up
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Wifi tether app is working perfect for me, using it atm, about to do a speed test.
ce3jay said:
It should be the same as with the previous data plan. Im sure the workarounds still work. Try this app, I've been using it without issues: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...S5nb29nbGVjb2RlLmFuZHJvaWQud2lmaS50ZXRoZXIiXQ..
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From what I remembered the last time I used WiFi tether apps I couldn't access secured sites. But this was about a year ago.
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I'm about to try the wifi tether app, though I would make note to use https sites and avoid plain http as much as possible.
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this would defeat my doubt about https (secure sites) but why do you say avoid plain http? T-mobile being able to detect if you are tethering where secure sites would be protected and no one can tell what you are doing?
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Not working for me my device doesn't show up
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Now I'm confused, works or no works lol. Remember this is with the new unlimited data plan and using whatever hacks (most likely hasoons) available.
On another note have you guys tried the old original WiFi tether app from google.code something. I Haven't been up to date.
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From what I remembered the last time I used WiFi tether apps I couldn't access secured sites. But this was about a year ago.
this would defeat my doubt about https (secure sites) but why do you say avoid plain http? T-mobile being able to detect if you are tethering where secure sites would be protected and no one can tell what you are doing?
Now I'm confused, works or no works lol. Remember this is with the new unlimited data plan and using whatever hacks (most likely hasoons) available.
On another note have you guys tried the old original WiFi tether app from google.code something. I Haven't been up to date.
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Okay to answer all your questions.
1. It can access all sites.
2. Yes tmo apparently detect unpaid tethering via the pc useragent on http sites but since they pry into https as it is a secure protocol, they can't detect those but I just used all the various protocols without any issues.
3. Yes it works via the wifi tether app from the play store, it does work via the default tether app on some devices but the newer devices they set it to check your data plan for hotspot, but the wifi tether app gets around that and works fine and no I didn't modify anything, I'm on the stock apn, etc.
Yes I do have the true unlimited plan as well.
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Okay to answer all your questions.
1. It can access all sites.
2. Yes tmo apparently detect unpaid tethering via the pc useragent on http sites but since they pry into https as it is a secure protocol, they can't detect those but I just used all the various protocols without any issues.
3. Yes it works via the wifi tether app from the play store, it does work via the default tether app on some devices but the newer devices they set it to check your data plan for hotspot, but the wifi tether app gets around that and works fine and no I didn't modify anything, I'm on the stock apn, etc.
Yes I do have the true unlimited plan as well.
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Thank you very much dk! Imma call and make the switch right now !
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fcpelayo said:
Thank you very much dk! Imma call and make the switch right now !
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NP buddy.
So I called and like always we seem to know more than the reps. Somehow that always seems to amaze me :screwy:
Anyways they said since I'm throttled it won't take effect until my new month starts. Which is the 8 so I can wait. But imma try again tomorrow with another rep
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So I called and like always we seem to know more than the reps. Somehow that always seems to amaze me :screwy:
Anyways they said since I'm throttled it won't take effect until my new month starts. Which is the 8 so I can wait. But imma try again tomorrow with another rep
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Ignore the throttled comment, buddy of mine was but still got it and his throttled lifted, mine said 4.2gb used of 5gb for a bit then i kicked in properly and I was suddenly completely unlimited, no highspeed cap.
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I throttled to and I changed my plan got 4g in minutes
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Tethering works . Just do hassoobs trick.
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Please don't do any crazy downloading or torrents lol Going to have tmobile Hound all of us if they catch on.
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Goten310 said:
Please don't do any crazy downloading or torrents lol Going to have tmobile Hound all of us if they catch on.
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Actually everyone is doing crazy downloading, the thing about the wifi tether third party app is that it shows your device as being the user of the data and not it being tethered the way the on board hot spot option would, that's why I opt for the third party app than just a fix, that way they can't block your tethering since it's your device showing up on the network and not a pc, imo.
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Actually everyone is doing crazy downloading, the thing about the wifi tether third party app is that it shows your device as being the user of the data and not it being tethered the way the on board hot spot option would, that's why I opt for the third party app than just a fix, that way they can't block your tethering since it's your device showing up on the network and not a pc, imo.
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What app u using ?
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The one that hasoon has posted on his how to fix tmobile tethering thread.
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So today i set up the fix for tethering that hasoons posted but i did not use it. just set it up only. then right now that I am home from work I am tethering with to my laptop but using the mobile hotspot that comes with the phone. I have the nrg rom stock. I thought that if I used that stock tethering app it wouldnt work? this is weird...
Hi friends
I want your suggestions . how can I hack my college WiFi using with my Galaxy Note n7000 . Is there any working apps (not fake apps)
Please guys give me a easy way.
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baku2313 said:
Hi friends
I want your suggestions . how can I hack my college WiFi using with my Galaxy Note n7000 . Is there any working apps (not fake apps)
Please guys give me a easy way.
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You can't if it's a wpa2 security.
Only if it's wpa security with the stock passwords than you can use Wifi Unlocker from the play store.
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Well lets not say "hack" because I'm pretty sure that even if you get backtrack on you phone, your phone isn't capable of packet injection. There is one app named WiFi Unlocker which if he has a Thompson router, you'll be able to get in. The app uses some information from the router and basically uses the default key. I tried it and it works. The only thing is, is that you wont find that many Thompson routers because they arent very popular.
If it's your college wifi, you'd think you'd have authorization to use it.
I can't use ttorrent, utorrent or any other android torrent client because three thinks I'm tethering when I use it. Tried using orbot to proxy it but it just freezes on my optimus 4x. Anyone know how I can get round this? I have unlimited data to abuse!
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I can't use ttorrent, utorrent or any other android torrent client because three thinks I'm tethering when I use it. Tried using orbot to proxy it but it just freezes on my optimus 4x. Anyone know how I can get round this? I have unlimited data to abuse!
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Sorry about digging up an older thread, but I'm up against the same problem, how to get around the three network tethering ban even though I'm only torrenting not tethering? Any ideas anyone?
madffrogs said:
Sorry about digging up an older thread, but I'm up against the same problem, how to get around the three network tethering ban even though I'm only torrenting not tethering? Any ideas anyone?
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To my understanding they use packet sniffers to determine whether you are tethering, the type of connection torrents use must be in their blacklist. Not sure if there's any way round it
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Strangely enough I can tether my iPod to my phone with no problems, but it won't let me download stuff, go figure.
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madffrogs said:
Strangely enough I can tether my iPod to my phone with no problems, but it won't let me download stuff, go figure.
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Thats because it uses data types the same as your phone so they can't tell
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