it's not wireless, but at least we don't have to pay for PDANet or anything like that if we want to tether via USB:
Tethered Mode allows your computer to obtain an
external data connection by using the device’s
wireless data services and a wired USB
connection. Choose from 3G tethered mode or 4G
tethered mode.
● A wireless data connection can be done by
using the device’s Sprint Hotspot feature
(page 181).
it's not wireless, but at least we don't have to pay for PDANet or anything like that if we want to tether via USB:
Tethered Mode allows your computer to obtain an
external data connection by using the device’s
wireless data services and a wired USB
connection. Choose from 3G tethered mode or 4G
tethered mode.
● A wireless data connection can be done by
using the device’s Sprint Hotspot feature
(page 181).
OK - newbie question. I know the wireless hotspot is $30/mo. Is tethering "included???
Last edited by DILands; August 26th, 2010 at 12:38 PM.
Reason: fat fingered typo
it's not wireless, but at least we don't have to pay for PDANet or anything like that if we want to tether via USB:
Tethered Mode allows your computer to obtain an
external data connection by using the device’s
wireless data services and a wired USB
connection. Choose from 3G tethered mode or 4G
tethered mode.
● A wireless data connection can be done by
using the device’s Sprint Hotspot feature
(page 181).
don't get stuck on that. as i'm sure sprint/samsung removed that capability (they did for the evo and many other phones).
this download will give me something to do until the 31st.
don't get stuck on that. as i'm sure sprint/samsung removed that capability (they did for the evo and many other phones).
this download will give me something to do until the 31st.
Well, seeing as though that's in the actual user guide, I think it's safe to assume that Sprint (who released it) and Samsung (who created it) have allowed it to be as there are instructions on how to use it.
Well, seeing as though that's in the actual user guide, I think it's safe to assume that Sprint (who released it) and Samsung (who created it) have allowed it to be as there are instructions on how to use it.
speaking from experience (multiple sprint device owner), don't count on it being available on the device itself just because it is in the manual.
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Features
does not require root access
supports Windows 7/Vista/XP (32-bit and 64-bit) and Ubuntu 10.4
UDP support for games, for L2TP VPN (not PPTP!) and for some IM apps
tether PS3, XBox 360 or Wii via Windows Internet Connection Sharing feature
Mac OS X support will follow later
free lifetime upgrades for the full version
USB support
compatible with HTC Sync
Bluetooth DUN will be added later
much cheaper than PDANet
implemented as a normal NAT application with full TCP and UDP support
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fyi, just cracked opened the user manual that came with the phone itself, and there is nothing about tethering or hotspot. this is not high priority for me right now, so i'm not going to try it out on the phone just yet. just so you know.
I was told by Sprint when the Evo came out that the hotspot can be started and stopped whenever you want - for example, if you are out of town for 3 days and want to use it for laptops while travelling you would only pay for those 3 days, so the cost is prorated. I think it is a fabulous thing to have - I wouldn't want to pay it all the time, but if you want it occasionally it isn't bad.
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