[Q] Galaxy S i9000 as an wireless access point hot spot

newsgroupmonkey · Aug 5, 2010

Clearly, you can use the tethering within Kies to connect to the interweb which is a massive bonus over most other 2.1 versions

Has anyone investigated using a Galaxy as a Wireless Access Point?

There's a 'droid app here

h t t p : / / c o d e .g o o g l e. c o m / p / android-wifi-tether /

But the Galaxy S isn't mentioned.

Does anyone know of an app that would work the same?

Basically, I want to avoid having to swap my Sim into a MiFi type device (Google it if you've no idea what I'm talking about)

xsoft · Aug 5, 2010

I tried today:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
"wireless_tether_2_0_5-pre7.apk"

and .. it works. Sometimes Ive got some "unknown state", but restart (app) will work.

Bynar010 · Aug 5, 2010

Eh, its built into the galaxy s. RTFM.

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newsgroupmonkey · Aug 5, 2010

Bynar010 said:
Eh, its built into the galaxy s. RTFM.

Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

I know how to tether using Kies

I'm talking about setting my phone up so that I can not only access the interweb from my PC using Kies, but also PSP, DS, netbook and so on.

Piny12 · Aug 5, 2010

D'OH!

Settings -> Wireless and Network -> Mobile-AP Settings -> Mobile Accesspoint

Insin · Aug 5, 2010

I thought all Galaxy S phones has mobile AP already built in as standard.

Steps:

Head to settings > Wireless and network > Mobile AP settings

Once in this area, if you have wifi turned on already it will pop up with the following message 'Disconnect Wi-Fi for using Mobile AP'. Click yes.

Next, click the menu key and click settings. In the options that appear,
- tick 'Mobile AP'
- untick 'Hide my device'
- tick 'Tethering' (if you wanna use)
and use the connection password in that screen to connect or use your own.

This all works for me.

Cranck · Aug 5, 2010

newsgroupmonkey said:
I know how to tether using Kies

I'm talking about setting my phone up so that I can not only access the interweb from my PC using Kies, but also PSP, DS, netbook and so on.

Exactly THAT is built in!!!!!!
A wireless AP!

newsgroupmonkey · Aug 5, 2010

Yup, you're right cheers.

Now setup and working.

What's odd is that most plans in the UK actually ban tethering and yet the SGS is the only Android phone that has all this functionality out-of-the-box.

Piny12 · Aug 5, 2010

Yes, we lucky users

arcadepdx · Aug 6, 2010

Piny12 said:
Yes, we lucky users

I have US version vibrant from T-Mobile, I don't see this Mobile AP settings. Do I need to disable the sense UI to see it?

alovell83 · Aug 6, 2010

arcadepdx said:
I have US version vibrant from T-Mobile, I don't see this Mobile AP settings. Do I need to disable the sense UI to see it?

IIRC I think all US carriers are blocking it except for Sprint.

cobb2007 · Oct 15, 2010

[Solved] Possible to use I9000 as a wireless modem using wifi NOT 3g?

I was wondering if there is some way to have the Galaxy S allow a WIFI connection when wired to a computer as it does not seem to naturally allow this.

Asking because I've just moved an old desktop pc upstairs and too cheap to by wireless usb modem.

AllGamer · Oct 15, 2010

lets try to understand you a bit more

so you want to share your SGS internet connection with another computer using WiFi

but you do not want it to use 3G for data.

Then how are you supposed to connect to the internet without a Conexion to the internet?

the USB dongle to RJ45 is not compatible with SGS

zorxd · Oct 15, 2010

I think he wants this:

internet->dsl/cable->rj45->wifi router->galaxy S->usb cable->old PC

instead of standard tethering:

internet->mobile broadband->galaxy S->usb cable->old PC

cobb2007 · Oct 16, 2010

I should have mentioned in the original post that I have a wireless router for all my internet connection needs. I was hoping to utilise the Galaxy S in connecting my old pc to my unlimited cable internet provider through wifi rather than to limited 500mb package through phone provider (3G).

So like zorxd said "internet->dsl/cable->rj45->wifi router->galaxy S->usb cable->old PC"

I take it this is deliberately restricted to force using provider, anyway around it?

AllGamer · Oct 16, 2010

that scenario is possible

look for the pdanet app

it enables the USB tethering

but why not just put in a cheap $5 10/100/1000 nic or usb wireless to the old PC ?

Serikiito · Oct 16, 2010

AllGamer said:
but why not just put in a cheap $5 10/100/1000 nic or usb wireless to the old PC ?

I agree with this. Might as well buy a usb wireless unless you're only using the internet on the old PC a few times per month or something.

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cobb2007 · Oct 16, 2010

The pdanet app looks to be perfect for what I need. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction Allgamer.

This is the most convenient option for infrequent use on a desktop I may be using for parts in a few weeks time.

sumukhsharma · Oct 22, 2010

The Mobile AP option is not available with SFR in France either.
Is there any way that this can be enabled?

I installed appbrain - and it lists mobile AP setting as an installed app. However, I'm not able to enable it. Any pointers?

Bynar010 · Oct 22, 2010

Rtfm. Lmao.

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