Is tethering free? If so how to?
 

I have been trying to get my laptop to you the internet thru my 6800 but no go - keeps giving me an error code and is looking for a user name and password. I called sprint advanced tech support and they say I need a plan $45 a month - am I mistaken and can someone drop a link to make this work? I love this place!

Re: Is tethering free? If so how to?
 

Try WMWifiRouter thats what I used.
I don't think I have tethering on my plan either.

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How does that work? Will it allow my pc to hook to my mogul (6800) as a wireless router and will I surf the net via cell?

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Yessir, it will.

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WM WIFI Router basically turn your device into a wireless router but not a secure connection. No tethering is not free. I you have an unlimited data plan I wouldn't worry about doing. Just watch your usage.

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try this - works for me

Start off by NOT connecting the USBcable to your laptop.
1) Connect to the internet on your Mogul via IE or ActiveSync so that your phone is connected to the Sprint PCS connection via #777.
2) Click the Start button > Programs
3) Open the Internet Sharing program
4) Choose "Sprint PCS" from the Network Connection options
5) Click the "Connect" softkey and the status should read "Connected" or "Check USB connection"
6) Connect the USB cable to your laptop and the Windows Vista network and sharing center will automaically detect the network connection after it loads the needed drivers.
7) Manually disconnect the usb cable BEFORE closing Internet Sharing window.

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All of you need to go back and read post 1 where he says he was told he needed the $45 data plan to make this work and that is where he should start first. Athough it isnt the $45 business plan you need but rather the $30 personal plan. They both do the same BTW do please dont ask that what are the differences......LOL

Then you can proceed with WiFiRouter or PDANet.

Re: Is tethering free? If so how to?
 

There have been numerous threads about this exact topic. Please use the search function. It helps to eliminate duplicate threads.

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+1 for reading on your own, and not asking everyone else to do the work for you...

and dont say "oh i searched" cuz theres a tethering topic on every page here just about

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Well I am currently running the wifirouter thing and it is awesome and just what I was looking for. For $30, one time, not a bad deal, just dont want to throw up any red flags. Probably going to use it only once in a while when my wife is driving - hehe!!!

I did search this one out and found there was a bunch of how to's on it. None of them were able to help especially when people posted the same error message as I did above.

HOWEVER, check this out, I called sprint and was told that the old rom is still allowed to usse phone as modem - but the new rom is just so good - that I dont want to revert back.

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Search the forums. The easiest way is to use phmRegedit to remove the extensions registry entry under HKLM\COMM\InternetSharing\ and then internet sharing works like it did before the updated ROM.

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Question, Im a registry noob, once I click on InternetSharing in the registry, I see Extensions listed in the pane below. You want me to highlight and delete that there right?

Once that is done I will be able to use phone as a modem?

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Search the forums for better instructions.

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Would this link be accurate?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0&postcount=51

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Here is something else I found for the tp - am I getting close? This looks like I could probably follow these steps but dont want to hard reset my phone again...

http://www.isyougeekedup.com/how-to-...htc-touch-pro/

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How about this? It seems they are all some what different.

Right, the option to choose your network connection is no longer there. By default the registry is set to Phone as Modem.
For you, and everyone who wants to use Internet Sharing with the new ROM:
First, delete this file extension from your registry:
HKLM\Comm\InternetSharing
Delete this string: Extension - isext.dll
Then edit the following registry entries
HKLM\Comm\InternetSharing\Settings\ForceCellConnec tion
Change from Phone As Modem to Sprint PCS
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\InternetSharing\LastCellCo nnection
If it displays Phone as Modem change it to Sprint PCS
Or you could just install the cab file I posted in this thread which will edit the two registry entries.
Some people have said the two registry edits aren't necessary, but I guess it doesn't hurt.
Remember, excessive usage might get your account flagged by Sprint, so be careful.

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just use wmwifi... you said u liked it...u dont realy seem to be able to understand or comprehend instructions.. theres, step by step on here and xda, and actual cabs to instal that change for you.... make your own decsions

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Yeah, I really dont mind but I like the challenge - however when I search I find multiple ways to do it. Which one is accurate? I want to be able to turn my phone into an access point or even better have the option to choose usb if needed. I have to admit the wifirouter is awesome, but before I pay for it Iwould like to try the internal.

There are some many dead threads out there that do not point to a solution, the only advise is to search, there is nothing in the faqs - I guess its a good thing in a way so that not so many people will abuse it.

Another thing is I have so many tweaks on my phone and it is working perfectly - I dont want to have to redo it.

Just looking for some info or help, I dont need some one to walk me thru it, just to be pointed in the right direction, or the correct terminology to search for perhaps. After all that is what makes this forum so great? Thanks guys!

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So my Verizon phone doesn't have the Internet Sharing program on it. I'm not going to update the rom on this phone. (This is a replacement phone from Asurion and it shipped with 6.1) I've tried the ICSControl program but I get an error "FATAL: NAT driver not found.
Is Internet Sharing out there somewhere as a stand alone install CAB?