Tethering allows you to use your internet connection on your G1 on your laptop or computer, giving your computer access to the internet wherever you go. This will require a rooted G1 as this is an unsupported feature and actually has the possibility of violating your cellular contract. However as long as you don’t use this as your primary internet source, download from p2p networks, or download large files; your cellular provider won’t even know. This is great for those times you want to check a page or chat but are tired of using the small device to di it.If you wish to Root your Android G1 we have a guide here.
Installing Wifi Tether
- Navigate to http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ from your phone’s browser or email yourself the download link
- If you know what QR Code is you can scan the code found at the bottom of their page
- Click on the download found on the right side of the above page
- Open the download once it is finished, If it complains about it not being from the google market:
- Click settings and check “Unknown Sources”
- Click Ok and then reopen the download
- Click Install
- When install is done click “Open”
Tethering
- Launch the App
- Touch the green symbol.
- Join your computer to the wireless network your Android G1 just made.
- Browse the web.
Configuration (Menu > Setup)
- Enable/Disable Bluetooth Tether.
- Wifi Encryption / Passphrase (Require Password to Get on the Network, must be a 13-character key)
- Change SSID (Wireless Network Name)
- Enable Access Control (Only computers you specify can access, uses MAC Addresses.)
Helpful Hints
- Enable 3G on your phone (Settings>Wireless>Mobile Networks). Your Tether speed is only as fast as your G1’s Speed
- Have your phone be charging (AC or USB) because 3G drains your phones battery
- Don’t make your passcode easy to guess. Be sure to change it often
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