Does AT&T charge extra if I enable and use the mobile wi-fi hotspot? I notice a new icon for it in Apps that points to the Mobile Network Sharing for enabling it.
StephenMSmith said:
Does AT&T charge extra if I enable and use the mobile wi-fi hotspot? I notice a new icon for it in Apps that points to the Mobile Network Sharing for enabling it.
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IF you don't have it enabled on your plan, this will just tell you to dial 611 to have it activated when you try to turn it on.
Unless you flash the mod posted in the development section, then you'll have native wifi hotspot enabled. Don't abuse it and you won't hear about it
That's interesting. I don't have it enabled on my plan but it works. Does AT&T charge it separately if I use it?
Not if you don't abuse it. If you're not n an att base it will work by default
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Is there any app that will allow the Atrix to do wifi tethering via infrastructure instead of ad-hoc? I may need the ability for a week when I move and wait for my new place's internet service to be activated and installed.
The built-in Mobile Hotspot that Froyo includes is infrastructure mode.
Would the stock one get picked up by AT&T and I'd be charged for it?
Only if you haven't modified your APN settings. I think it won't work at all using the default APNs unless you have a tethering plan. Read up here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980636
I am still learning android...
I want to use tethering on my carrier in Venezuela, but when i try to enable hotspot it says i'm now allowed should call at&t and such... I know tethering and hotspot isn't the same, but i want to do the following:
-Enable personal hotspot on the phone to allow my laptop to connect to it and get connection (if somehow my home adsl connection drops and my phone is ok)
-Enable tethering over usb, so the battery doesn't suffer while being connected
I had to add my APN manually, a friend with the motorola milestone told me the apn name and settings and apn type is set on: default,dun
What are the possible values for this setting? I know from the tethering mod that it could be: default,agps,fota,supl,fota,tether. By the way we don't have tethering plans down here, do i still need this tethering mod? Because i haven't installed it.
would appreciate any input from you guys. I have searched google and there doesn't seem to be much info about apn types
franciscojavierleon said:
I am still learning android...
I want to use tethering on my carrier in Venezuela, but when i try to enable hotspot it says i'm now allowed should call at&t and such... I know tethering and hotspot isn't the same, but i want to do the following:
-Enable personal hotspot on the phone to allow my laptop to connect to it and get connection (if somehow my home adsl connection drops and my phone is ok)
-Enable tethering over usb, so the battery doesn't suffer while being connected
I had to add my APN manually, a friend with the motorola milestone told me the apn name and settings and apn type is set on: default,dun
What are the possible values for this setting? I know from the tethering mod that it could be: default,agps,fota,supl,fota,tether. By the way we don't have tethering plans down here, do i still need this tethering mod? Because i haven't installed it.
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For WIFI tethering, have your phone rooted and to where you can side load, and try this: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
or this http://www.mediafire.com/?yzerk3nglqof1kk
(Not sure if the'll work because they didn't for me, but they did for other Atrix users)
And for USB tethering, thats easy, and for sure works. Try either Easy Tether (my favorite) : http://www.mobile-stream.com/easytether/android.html
Or PdaNet: http://www.junefabrics.com/android/
I managed to get this to work. I basically turned on hot spot then it loads up ands says connecting or something similar. Now put phone in flight mode. Then take out of flight mode. It should now connect. Worked for me. Im in the uk on hutchinson3.
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trickyhenry said:
I managed to get this to work. I basically turned on hot spot then it loads up ands says connecting or something similar. Now put phone in flight mode. Then take out of flight mode. It should now connect. Worked for me. Im in the uk on hutchinson3.
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You don't get the message stating that you need to call at&t for the tethering plan?
franciscojavierleon said:
You don't get the message stating that you need to call at&t for the tethering plan?
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Hi yes I do but I just click through. Tried it again just now and did not need the whole flight mode bit. Just worked.
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I tried to setup tethering over Wifi to share my AT&T connection with my wife but every time I try to enable "Portable WI-Fi hotspot I receive an error.
My SGS2 is stock and I have AT&T.
I read several threads of other devices and saw that people where saying you need root access and install Android Tethering but when I look for that app I can't find it.
I also found some other free tethering app called EasyWifitether but that one doesnt work either.
You think AT&T is able to block the tethering somehow? Even when this SGS2 is completely stock?
I didn't try USB tethering yet but would like to get Wifi tethering working.
What's the error you're getting and is it on your phone or the computer? I had a couple of issues when I had security enabled of the Portable Hotspot.
ATT shouldn't be able to detect it when it hasn't even been used. They can see the increased data being used and can probably suss it's tethering when it is in use though.
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I was able to get it working under VillainRom without any issues.
The error I received? it didn't popup anything it just said Error under the checkmark to enable tethering.
Flupken said:
I was able to get it working under VillainRom without any issues.
The error I received? it didn't popup anything it just said Error under the checkmark to enable tethering.
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Do you have ATT Tethering Plan or you just turn on the portable hotspot?
Thanks for reply
I just tried it and it worked fine (with WPA security enabled). I'm on the dumb-phone unlimited data plan.
some network providers block this option when they send out the phone
Hi guys!! I've just tried this app and it works great!
It can share your Defy's internet connection to your pc!
It's a real tethering not a simply MODEM Tethering, you will NOT pay extra cost to your Carrier!
I read about it here on xda:
Moto Tethering USB
See ya!
The default build-in USB tethering is working fine. Why would one need another 3rd party app to run?
Sent from my awesome Moto Defy: Stock Rooted Gingerbread 2.3.3 - XDA Premium
farsight73 said:
The default build-in USB tethering is working fine. Why would one need another 3rd party app to run?
Sent from my awesome Moto Defy: Stock Rooted Gingerbread 2.3.3 - XDA Premium
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As you can see from App description:
** Moto Tethering USB uses exactly the same data plan that is used for the on-phone Internet access like in the built-in browser or e-mail app or youtube application. No additional tethering fees.
The built-in function acts like a modem that can be intercepted by your Carrier to make you pay additional costs for your current connection!
cu,
I'm not sure if anything you say is correct. But I'm on unlimited data plan which also comes with voice, MMS, SMS and etc.. I've been using the build-in USB tethering as well and Wifi hotspot for over a year and none have any extra charges from my carrier.
I do USB tethering with my Laptop and Desktop. Share my Wifi Hotspot with my friend's phones and all working as it is..
I don't see the need of this 3rd party apps unless your phone doesn't have the default USB tethering and 3G Wifi Hotspot build-in.
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I'm not sure if anything you say is correct. But I'm on unlimited data plan which also comes with voice, MMS, SMS and etc.. I've been using the build-in USB tethering as well and Wifi hotspot for over a year and none have any extra charges from my carrier.
I do USB tethering with my Laptop and Desktop. Share my Wifi Hotspot with my friend's phones and all working as it is..
I don't see the need of this 3rd party apps unless your phone doesn't have the default USB tethering and 3G Wifi Hotspot build-in.
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Every Mobile Carrier reacts in different ways to Mobile Tethering,
Here in Europe, many Carriers apply different costs for Mobile Browsing and Pc Browsing,
cu.
alezzandro said:
Every Mobile Carrier reacts in different ways to Mobile Tethering,
Here in Europe, many Carriers apply different costs for Mobile Browsing and Pc Browsing,
cu.
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Yea. you might have the point there.. not all carrier have the same policy...
Cheersss
Look like my carrier is superb!!
Dear guys,
I am wonder if you guys can help me about Internet sharing from XPS to laptop via usb cable. Can I use the tethering function in setting or else?
Best regards
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i never relied on inbuilt tether function. i always used this
its pretty easy to setup & no rooting is required. till now i used with almost every kind of android version & with tablets also.
Easiest method I've found is to set up a wifi hotspot with the phone and use that.. No cable required!
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In option enable hot spot, connect your laptop wirelessly to phone and that is that.
Easy.
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I'm just now using the built in USB Tethering with Debian, works like a charm.
Wifi tethering is easy. I use it all the time with my Asus Transformer tf101 wifi. It is very fast.
GT35pro said:
Wifi tethering is easy. I use it all the time with my Asus Transformer tf101 wifi. It is very fast.
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Doesn't that suck battery like hell on both devices?
You can use the wifi tether to share the connection. It is really easy to set up and no cable is required.The drawback is that it causes heavy battery drain. USB tether is also working fine. You will need cable to do it but this way you can even charge your battery while browsing. See what works better for you and use it.
My network prohibits tethering, but branded .62 has the feature inbuilt. So the question is, can they detect it?
You might want to consider the huawei e586 wifi hotspot. It can support 5 devices on wifi. Just add your 3g data sim card.
i have the concept of wifi hotspot (sharing the mobile data via WiFi), but it is different from tethering. The only way to get WiFi tether is to use apps that require root access?
Thanks!
graffus said:
i have the concept of wifi hotspot (sharing the mobile data via WiFi), but it is different from tethering. The only way to get WiFi tether is to use apps that require root access?
Thanks!
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How is it different?
K900 said:
How is it different?
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i am on vodafone italy,
for the "normal" internet usage from the smartphone i use this APN: mobile.vodafone.it
for the tethering i should use this APN: web.vodafone.it
using the smartphone as hotspot wi-fi it not goes to "web.vodafone.it" but through "mobile.vodafone.it" only sharing the smartphone’s normal network
i notice this since with mobile.vodafone.it i pay 0,30€/100mb
with web.vodafone.it i pay 1€/500mb
yesterday i used my Xperia S as hotspot wi-fi and after the 100mb of usage i received an sms from vodafone telling me i used all my data.
Maybe this is only an italian thing or italian-vodafone-thing
graffus said:
i am on vodafone italy,
for the "normal" internet usage from the smartphone i use this APN: mobile.vodafone.it
for the tethering i should use this APN: web.vodafone.it
using the smartphone as hotspot wi-fi it not goes to "web.vodafone.it" but through "mobile.vodafone.it" only sharing the smartphone’s normal network
i notice this since with mobile.vodafone.it i pay 0,30€/100mb
with web.vodafone.it i pay 1€/500mb
yesterday i used my Xperia S as hotspot wi-fi and after the 100mb of usage i received an sms from vodafone telling me i used all my data.
Maybe this is only an italian thing or italian-vodafone-thing
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It uses your current APN. Just switch before tethering.
K900 said:
It uses your current APN. Just switch before tethering.
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thanks!
yes, i understand this.
but maybe my provider has some problems: yesterday i did usb tethering via "easy tether" and i payed NOTHING using the apn: mobile.vodafone.it ...it is possible that the provider didn’t recognize my tethering activity neither the network access?
graffus said:
thanks!
yes, i understand this.
but maybe my provider has some problems: yesterday i did usb tethering via "easy tether" and i payed NOTHING using the apn: mobile.vodafone.it ...it is possible that the provider didn’t recognize my tethering activity neither the network access?
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No.