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Anyone tethering?

Robinelli

Android Enthusiast
Jul 1, 2010
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I have been considering PDAnet. Easy tether will not work on my lame computer... I have a windows xp 64 bit but it is finicky on what it will do. I tried PDAnet but it didn't go through either. I am not sure if I needed to have the phone connected to the computer through USB while downloading though. Anyone done this yet?
 
You guys must be talking about WiFi hotspot tethering while the OP is talking about wired tethering. You don't have to root to be able to do that.

Windows would need the drivers for tethering to work. Samsung has there own drivers. Try this.

1. Remove the PDAnet software on your computer and clean the registries.
2. Download and install the 64bit drivers: Download Samsung Galaxy S USB Driver for Windows x64 Driver for Windows XP X64 / Windows Vista64 / Windows 7 x64 - Softpedia
3. Re-install PDAnet.
4. Now plug it in, turn the app on, and it should work fine.

I did this on my 32bit(with the 32bit drivers) Windows 7 and it worked fine. So I assume it should work for you also.

BTW, I think Easy Tethering free version sucks. Can't even check my email because it blocks HTTPS connections.
 
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I Just installed pdanet and connected fine... 2.4mbps tho is like a SNAIL compared to my 54.0 on cable... :( but I guess if you wanna connect thats the way it is... I presume a better cell connection (bars) would be faster... My house is on the fringe with one bar signal strength..

Also noticed my mouse movement was like inslow motion also and sometimes locked up. Wouldnt think data speed affected mouse travel speed.:thinking:
 
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Thanks DKYANG, I just downloaded PDAnet and followed the instructions. Everything seems to work ok. Im using Windows XP on my netbook and I just wanted to have the option to tether if I needed to. I just up graded from an Impression. I have been tethering with that for several months and almost didn't want to give the phone up if I could not tether with the android. I hope to enjoy this site as much as I did my last forum. Bye Samsung-Impression.org. Whoo hooo I just got a new phone!
 
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