As a newbie to the Droid world, I'm sure my question is based on ignorance but here goes.
My limited understanding of tethering is this: If the Droid is connected the internet via WIFI, I can tether my laptop to it and use the same internet connection established by the Droid.
However, if there is no WIFI signal available for the Droid, (and even though it does have 3G cell service), laptop connection to the internet no longer works.
Here's what I dont get - if theres a WIFI signal already available for my Droid, that same WIFI signal would also be available for my laptop. So then, what's the point of tethering the laptop to tether the Droid??
Is there some other advantage or use for tethering??
Thanks in advance everyone
My limited understanding of tethering is this: If the Droid is connected the internet via WIFI, I can tether my laptop to it and use the same internet connection established by the Droid.
However, if there is no WIFI signal available for the Droid, (and even though it does have 3G cell service), laptop connection to the internet no longer works.
Here's what I dont get - if theres a WIFI signal already available for my Droid, that same WIFI signal would also be available for my laptop. So then, what's the point of tethering the laptop to tether the Droid??
Is there some other advantage or use for tethering??
Thanks in advance everyone