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Using Smartphone s laptop modem

  • 26-06-2011 8:24am
    #1
    easychair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 905 ✭✭✭


    I am wondering if anyone knows how to use a smartphone as a modem for a laptop? I've heard its possible, but have no idea how to use it, and would be grateful if anyone has any clues or hints.


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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    On my HTC I can set up a wireless hotspot. There is an app built in by default. It's quite easy and works quite well.

    It's called tethering and some providers don't allow it. Google tethering and your phone model for more info.


  • #3
    easychair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 905 ✭✭✭easychair


    Thanks, I googled "tethering" and found a youtube video for my phone explaining how it can be set up as a portable wi fi area! Perfect. Thanks.


  • #4
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,475 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    most phones the last few years work as modem if you connect with data cable to laptop... a usb connection in almost all cases these days

    wifi tethering as said above also an option, but battery life on the phone usually short if used like this


  • #5
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    ah I didn't know about the cable. My little wildfire battery lasted a heavy tethered train journey from London to Edinburgh so I was quite impressed. Was much more convenient not to use the cable due to limited space.

    But in general the cable is probably the way to go.


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