Tethering + Ad-Hoc Network = Geek Moment
Well, I did it - didn’t think I could do it, but with some innovation and calm, I was able to create my own mobile ad-hoc network that allows for other devices around me to gain wireless Internet.
How did I do it? Well, I’m more than happy to say, but to err on the side of not wanting to get in trouble with any specific carriers, I’ll just keep it to this for the moment.
Laptop tethered to mobile phone in a non-jailbreak/non-root manner with a ‘unnamed carrier’ - result = wireless Internet anywhere. Yeah!
Then, adjust settings of Internet connection to allow for any other users to access same Internet connection - this is a few steps, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Form ad-hoc network and then connect host computer to it - just a couple steps.
Then, taken device that uses WiFi (in my case an Ipod Touch) and locate new network. Mine popped up right away. Connect up.
Now, feel free to access WiFi from ad-hoc network that originates from mobile phone. Yeah!
My own portable wireless network with no equipment needed.
And, best of all - ITS FAST!
Ok, Geek Moment over - just had to shout about it a bit.
