Using phone as WIFI adapter

[Chandler789]

I have a WIFI router up stairs, and a computer down stairs. I also own a laptop (This Computer). The router was for the laptop, then I brought home this computer from my other house.

I want to be able to connect to my phone to the WIFI router (I have done so) It is a secured network currently. But I also want to be able to connect the phone to my computer, using Internet Sharing, 'surf the web' on my computer via my phone without buying some kind of Data plan since I have WIFI.

Drilling holes through the Hard wood floor for an Ethernet cable are not an option ;)

Note: I have searched the forum for several hours and played with GRSP settings myself with no success.

[fliparsenal]

yeah ive tried looking the same a while back..i dont think anyone has developed this yet

[Chainfire]

WMWifiRouter can do that...

[fliparsenal]

ive tried that..i think..anyone can verify it?

[Chandler789]

WMWifiRouter can do that...

I thought i just made the device a hot spot? I will try this method and post back my results. I will assume my Laptop will pick it up however.

[Chandler789]

There is a USB to WIFI mode, but I was unable to get this to work correctly.

[Chainfire]

You want Wi-Fi to USB mode ;)

[Chandler789]

Yes, I assumed that much, I did notice both being there but was to lazy to point that out. I got it to work, but it is extremely slow because it has to go through the phone.

My alternative was making an ad hoc connection using a crossover cable, but I do not have a crossover cable and I do not have the tools to make one out of one of my four foot Ethernet cables.

Edit: I am curious. Is there another program or way of network mapping to get the same result, 'Wifi to USB', with out having to use the 'paid for program'.

[GJSmith3rd]

It appears WMWIFIRouter has a lock on the market for Smartphone users. There's another free program called ICS Control that can be used on PPCs.

WMWIFIRouter works great but the performance on my HTC Excalibur is terrible. I get about 25% of the bandwidth available to other WIFI enabled devices on the network.

[crz6662]

It appears WMWIFIRouter has a lock on the market for Smartphone users. There's another free program called ICS Control that can be used on PPCs.

WMWIFIRouter works great but the performance on my HTC Excalibur is terrible. I get about 25% of the bandwidth available to other WIFI enabled devices on the network.

I know this post is 6 months old but I have a question.
I've tethered and internet shared with G1 & s620. I've only ever got 10Mbps vs. 100Mbps-comcast. It's the phone that restricts the speed, not the router or the way you have it hooked up, correct ???

[flyboyovyick]

I have used WMwifirouter for wifi on my laptop.

I used it on my vox.

The newest version is pretty good. It comes with a 21day or 30 day full function trial. But then you have to buy it.

4/5!

[crz6662]

I have used WMwifirouter for wifi on my laptop.

I used it on my vox.

The newest version is pretty good. It comes with a 21day or 30 day full function trial. But then you have to buy it.

4/5!

What's your Mbps ? If it's not faster then 10Mbps then why pay for it when it can be had for free.
Actually googled it. not real expensive, and probably would buy if it increases speed.
Internet sharing still faster (seems to be) and easier than browsing on the phone. Nice to have when you need/want it.

[dark_prince]

What's your Mbps ? If it's not faster then 10Mbps then why pay for it when it can be had for free.
Actually googled it. not real expensive, and probably would buy if it increases speed.
Internet sharing still faster (seems to be) and easier than browsing on the phone. Nice to have when you need/want it.

10Mbps is general connection speed of ur phone with ur PC through USB. It will never increase :)

[crz6662]

10Mbps is general connection speed of ur phone with ur PC through USB. It will never increase :)

Yeah, kinda figured that out. So the question remains......Why pay for it ?