[Q] USB tethering to a router?

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I've been successful in tethering my Bionic to a Windows 8 desktop via USB, using Windows internet connection sharing to route internet via the desktop's ethernet connection to a Linksys WRT-54GL router, and then connecting to the Linksys wireless network for internet access from a tablet, laptop computer, Wii, etc. What I haven't been able to figure out yet is how to configure this setup to allow me to set up a homegroup/network for printer sharing, Chromecast from the desktop, etc. I presume it may be the firewall settings within the router itself that is preventing my desktop (which is connected to the router's internet port) from seeing any other devices on the network). Any advice on proper router/firewall settings would be appreciated!

fxmech said:
Maybe USB tethering to a PC is the solution. The steps required after that might get complex, but in short your goal is to bridge that connection to your standard ethernet adapter on the PC.

Plug the ethernet from your PC into the router. Put this in place of where your modem typically connects and you should be only a few networking tutorials away from a configuration that works.

USB tethering isn't supported on your router most likely, or any router for that matter. That's why you are going to have to put a PC running Vista+ or Ubuntu 10+ (others may work) for interfacing the connection to a standard ethernet cable.

If a repeater is all you need this won't be useful for you.

Personally, I intend to configure my network to use the 4G connection's superior upload rate, as my ISP at home provides 3Mbps upload while 4G gets 10Mbps.

Using modified firmware on the router will make many things possible. You may want to check out DD-WRT (what I'm currently using) or Tomato.

Do you want both WAN connections (ISP and 4G) to be available to your network?

Sorry if I'm confusing anyone. =)

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kst8engineer said:
I've been successful in tethering my Bionic to a Windows 8 desktop via USB, using Windows internet connection sharing to route internet via the desktop's ethernet connection to a Linksys WRT-54GL router, and then connecting to the Linksys wireless network for internet access from a tablet, laptop computer, Wii, etc. What I haven't been able to figure out yet is how to configure this setup to allow me to set up a homegroup/network for printer sharing, Chromecast from the desktop, etc. I presume it may be the firewall settings within the router itself that is preventing my desktop (which is connected to the router's internet port) from seeing any other devices on the network). Any advice on proper router/firewall settings would be appreciated!
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Ignore that last request for guidance... After fumbling with the WRT54GL for a while, I caved in and ordered a Sapido BR270n router from Amazon. They've got a $10 promotional discount on it right now making it $53.99 w/free shipping. Hopefully this'll simplify the setup a little by tethering directly to the router.
 
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What if you buy one of those "Micro USB to Ethernet" Cables? Could you plug the Micro USB end into your android phone then plug the Ethernet end into your Router, then click the Tethering Icon on your phone?
 
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Much-needed common sense alternative.

I don't have an adapter but it shouldn't be hard to accomplish. The providers are undoubtedly cautious about people using this to connect their entire house. :)

I just dropped my old grandfathered unlimited data plan recently, mainly because excessive internal storage and large microSD cards are cheap these days.

I am tempted to use this for a DIY "mobile office" - maybe bolt down a PC or old laptop and a stool in a utility van.
 
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    calimansi
    Hey again gang,

    So, I did it... I purchased a sapido router from amazon... this one to be exact:

    http://www.amazon.com/Sapido-GR-173...OY/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1327437644&sr=8-11

    I received the router yesterday and connected it to my phone and it works beautifully... better and faster than any other internet service provider we have out here (Time Warner, Local telcom, clearwire, etc...). Just to let all of you know too, I have the 901 ROM installed on my phone, so no more disconnects. I was watching veetle all night and not one hickup.

    All I did to get everything to work was go into settings, Wireless & networks, Tetehring & Mobile Hotspot and check USB tethering. The router finds the connection instantly and the green light comes on indicating that we have internet!!

    Ethernet and wireless work great to my desktop and laptop. I did try it out with my iPad. The connection to the iPad mostly works, but it does take forever to get some pages. To remedy this, if you do get the router, change the MTU settings from 1492 to 1400 and then everything works beautifully to an iPad.

    Best of luck to all of you who decide to use your phone as the main source of internet to your home through the usage of the outstanding sapido router!

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    fxmech
    calimansi said:
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    I want to tell everybody purchasing routers that support USB built in: your existing network equipment (router) or any old, unused PC can do this for you free.

    In fact, there are so many ways to share your 4G throughout your home I won't explain them in-depth unless there are specific questions.

    Routers: many routers (Linksys, Buffalo, Belkin, NetGear, ASUS, and many more) contain hardware capable of running open-source firmware. My network contains many flashed routers: Linksys E4200 v1, Linksys E2000, Buffalo WHT-HP-54G, and Belkin F7D7301 v1. These models are all compatible with modified firmware. But keep reading...

    ALL YOU NEED IS A USB PORT on your router. The firmwares (assuming your router is compatible) take care of the rest. Be warned, there are ways to brick your routers if you don't read the wiki/forum threads properly. In my opinion, these are much easier to flash than phones.
    The DD-WRT supported devices list will let you know if you have a box *already compatible* with DD-WRT. Otherwise, use this reference to shop around for a router with at least:
    • 8 MB flash
    • 1 USB port (you can expand with a powered USB hub)
    • Support for optware (any Broadcomm router will work!)
      This isn't very easy to find but almost any Linksys router has a broadcomm, for example. I can provide reference for any of you that might have questions.

      Your router needs writeable space to keep a couple kernel modules that may/may not be built in to the particular DD-WRT flavour/build. Basically, this is something dependent on a per-router basis.
    If you have something listed on the supported devices list, I will be happy to provide some reference on whether or not you will be able to do this.

    USING A[N OLD] COMPUTER:
    • Get a linux distribution of your choice (I'll provide links on request)
    • Enable USB tether on your phone while plugged into a high-speed port.
    • Configure the connection to route out of your standard Ethernet adapter.
    • Plug your existing router's WAN/Internet port into the linux computer's Ethernet port.
    • And from here you troubleshoot. And I can try to help.
    I will probably write something up on how to do this on my website once I get things running. For now, I'll subscribe to the thread and take questions here. I'd also like to point out there are many other creative ways somebody can do this. Just keep asking.
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    wintrxtrem
    wintrxtrem
    Looks like Android USB tethering to a router is working with the ASUS RT-N66U. I haven't bought the router yet, but I plan to soon.

    See here for instructions: http://support.asus.com/Search/KDetail.aspx?SLanguage=en&no=A02827F8-3DB9-CC0E-5F67-85F7D3FB48E4&t=2
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    MillionManMosh
    Wireless signal repeating is a part of the 802.11n spec. If you have a wireless-N router there should be a firmware option to enable it.
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    mflagg
    Howdy,
    Same here. I went with the Sapido RB-1733 from Amazon. Works fine as a regular router, and I can plug my Bionic into the USB port and charge it while its using the tether option. Much better at having a full size router spreading your wifi around the house, besides wired networked stuff. :)

    later...
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