Use phone as Wi-Fi hotspot

dubsaab · 06-09-2010 01:55PM #1

Apologies if this has already been covered.

Is it possible to use a HTC Desire or Galaxy S as a Wi-Fi hotspot so that, for instance, a laptop or non 3g ipad can connect to the internet?

drunkmonkey · 06-09-2010 02:00PM

Galaxy S works perfect as a hotspot, not sure about the Desire but I presume so

S.M.B. · 06-09-2010 02:45PM

A Desire with Froyo can do this and it works exceptionally well for me.

dubsaab · 06-09-2010 07:33PM

Thanks for the replies

S.M.B. wrote: »

A Desire with Froyo can do this and it works exceptionally well for me.

What network are you using?

jonseyblub · 06-09-2010 07:36PM

dubsaab wrote: »

Thanks for the replies

What network are you using?

I use O2. Am actually using it now!! Works really well. Have used it numerous times over the last few weeks. really handy I must say.

KoolKid · 06-09-2010 08:51PM

Galaxy works very well.
Goto Settings > Wireless & Network> Mobile AP Setting & Check Mobile AP.
It sets it up & give you a WPA pass key which you can change in settings.

S.M.B. · 06-09-2010 09:07PM

dubsaab wrote: »

Thanks for the replies

What network are you using?

I'm on O2 (uk) too and have had zero problems setting it up (couldn't get the wired tethering up and running on my mac though). Luckily I have a 'unlimited' data allowance too as a 500MB allowance wouldn't last too long if you were to use it often.

CiDeRmAn · 07-09-2010 10:10AM

Yup, the Desire works no probs as a hotspot, I have the official HTC Froyo update and there it is, cunningly called "Wi-Fi Hotspot"

Patrickof · 07-09-2010 10:14AM

Yep, I've a desire running stock Froyo 2.2 and it works perfectly on vodafone. Used it recently in Italy (as part of my bundle) to connect a wifi only ipad to the net while on holidays. It's a bit heavy on the batteries on the desire though.

Use phone as Wi-Fi hotspot

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