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[Q] How do you perform WiFi Tethering on Wildfire?

Hi!
First, I'm a total newbie regarding the Wildfire and Android. But since there are more people like me and there is no straight-forward answer in this forum, I thought I could ask the question.
How can I make my Wildfire emit a WiFi signal so that I can access the internet on my MacBook and my iPod Touch?
I have already rooted my Wildfire, following the steps explained in this link: h t t p :/ / rootmydroid. co. uk/guides/general/howto-root-your-htc-desire-wildfire-evo-incredible-with-unrevoked/ using unrEVOked.
I guess my Wildfire is now rooted, because I have the Superuser app.
Then I started to download some apps with which tethering supposedly should be possible, but they're not working:
-Android WiFi Tether: ht tp://code .google .com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list?can=2&q=Aria
I can emit a WiFi signal, which is picked up by my iPod and my MacBook (running in OSX as well as in Windows XP). But when I try to access the internet it cannot get a network address (MacBook) and on the iPod you see that there is a connection, but internet does not work.
-Barnacle Wifi Tether (see the market)
When I try to establish a WiFi signal, I get the following errors:
Failed to set AP_SCAN
[1] Terminated ./dhcp
[2] Terminated ./nat
Stopped unexpectedly
I got USB tethering working using EasyTether. Install this on your computer ht tp://www .mobile-stream. com/easytether/drivers .html (Windows only) and download the app on your phone from the market ht tp ://www .mobile-stream. com/easytether/android. html.
But since I would like to have WiFi access to the internet and it's just for Windows, this is not an option.
I've heard about PDANet, but I cannot find it in the Market..
So... can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong? Why do Barnacle and WiFi Tether not work? And what can I do to make it work?
Thanks in advance!
PS The links don't work, remove the spaces. I'm a newbie so link posting is prohibited.

Am I the only one with this problem?

get pdanet from appbrain, just install it and also install fast web installer on phone, and go on the appbrain website and it will dl straight to your phone when your mobile net is on. you have to be signed into your gmail account.

I use WildPuzzle v8.0.4 with the stock non OC kernel and use the Build-in wifi tether app
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bluedragon1982 said:
I use WildPuzzle v8.0.4 with the stock non OC kernel and use the Build-in wifi tether app
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Thanks for the input.
PDA Net is not what I want, because I want to get internet on my iPod Touch..
And, @Bluedragon, I'm a noob So what do you mean with Wildpuzzle and where do I get it?
But what I don't understand is, WHY does that Android tethering app not work? I just seems like my MacBook does not get a valid IP address to access the internet. The WiFi network itself is visible..
There must be a solution without installing another rom.

I found after a couple of hours of trying a few months ago the the following version of wifi tether works with the wildfire. 2.0.5-pre8. You also need to also need to put the file fw_bcm4329.bin into a folder you need to create called android.tether . I would not try to change the ssid name or passphrase either as both seem to corrupt the program. Hope this helps I use it to connect my IPad to my wildfire and it works great. All the files you need you can find via google.

Thank you very much! That works!
The app seems to use a lot of power, though. But that's probably normal?
I tuned down the transmitting power. See if that works.
And I can't even change the SSID. Every character I try seems to be "corrupt".

I have a stock HTC WIldfire ROM 2.1 rooted. Installed Wifi Tether pre9 release using a custom SSID and WEP key no problem.

I've used easy tether from the market place. Works great.

Easy tether won't work with an iPod though.
Seems there is not much information on wifi tethering on the wildfire.
Installing a custom rom looks to be difficult but maybe that's just me

It's not - just copy the file, root , boot into recovery , DO A NANDROID BACKUP!!!!! and install the rom. If you hate the rom you can restore from the backup

[Q] HELP 2.1 Tether

i found this thing on the internet to give me 2.1 firmware everything went fine it says 2.1-upade1 i have no tethering ? Help

x10iNick said:
i have no tethering ? Help
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Set it up then.

Need to get an app for tethering
Sent from my X10a using XDA App

easy,
root your phone: z4root app in market
get barnacle app in market

kill3rmus said:
easy,
root your phone: z4root app in market
get barnacle app in market
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I'm also using Barnacle. Works great...

+1 for barnacle...super easy and works awesome

Cant find Barnacle in market wtf? and im rooted already

no
first root
then get barnacle from market or google barnacle tether.apk
then install it
then go to its settings and in the LAN part put athwlan0
now it should work

I never had to specify any LAN/WAN interfaces for Barnacle to work. Weird that some have to that.

rogem_kk said:
I never had to specify any LAN/WAN interfaces for Barnacle to work. Weird that some have to that.
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In 1.6 firmware, I had to change the interface. In 2.1 firmware, I didn't.

Excellent, that there is a thread regarding barnacle, right now!
I have installed barnacle yesterday and it was running nearly wo. problems (sometimes it does not want to connect, but another try will do it ;-) ).
But the connection I have with my notebook is very bad. Tested on speedtest.net said 200kbit/s down and 30kbit/s up...thats good in emergency case, but too slow for smooth surfing I would say!
How is the connection when you use barnacle?!?!
Btw: I use Wifi Tether! Also tried Wifi Legacy, but no difference spotted...
Sent from my X10i 2.1 using XDA App

Now im really confused can i downgrade back to 1.6 and update to a a diff version of 2.1 i cant find or access alot of things help

I'm also using Banacle. Unlike 1.6, you don't need to assign interface name in Android 2.1, just left it blank.
Before press the start botton, ensure that wifi is turn-off and you have connection to 3G (or EDGE)

does barnacle tether offer bluetooth dial up networking like PDANet?
x10iNick said:
Now im really confused can i downgrade back to 1.6 and update to a a diff version of 2.1 i cant find or access alot of things help
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yes.

How To Enable AD-Hoc Support

to get AD-Hoc working you first need root and either root explorer (paid app but worth the money) or es file explorer (free but you have to enable root privaleges inside the app. its under the settings menu)
1. navigate to system/bin and copy wpa_supplicant
2. past this to your sd card as a backup
3. rename wpa_supplicant to wpa_supplicant.old
4. extract the file from the download and past it into the system/bin folder. (should be wpa_supplicant)
4. Long press on the file once copied
6. select Permissions and set to User: RWE, Group & Others:RE only
again a big big thank you to the original poster/fixer the original thread is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056188

Ad Hoc through my Windows Phone
Just followed your procedure and I am now wirelessly connected to my Samsung Omnia using WMWiFiRouter. Thanks. This alone was worth the price of admission to rooting.

sorry I'm a little down with the lingo, would this allow me to tether to my droid x using wireless tether?

Ad hoc solution did not work for me...
Followed everything to the letter - got WiFi error - would not connect or even turn on WiFi...
I renamed the old file - got rid of .old and all was back to normal...
I did notice the the Group the file belonged to was NOT the same as the old file. Going to look into that...

Achristocat said:
Followed everything to the letter - got WiFi error - would not connect or even turn on WiFi...
I renamed the old file - got rid of .old and all was back to normal...
I did notice the the Group the file belonged to was NOT the same as the old file. Going to look into that...
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got the same error. Solved it by typing "chmod 755 wpa_supplicant" in a terminal emulator, so that it sets the right permissions, dont know why using root explorer didnt work for me(but i didn't follow this tutorial).

This didnt work for me with my evo,

Hmmm... I have a Thunderbolt and I'm rooted with Android Tether. My Iconia sees and latches onto my phone without having to edit the WPA supplicant files like I needed to on my Galaxy tab. Am I missing something or maybe have a rare Iconia Tab that does this where most don't?
My Iconia Tab is fully stock and not rooted.

Mine connects just fine, but browser can't find page
EVO Mobile

propagandax said:
Mine connects just fine, but browser can't find page
EVO Mobile
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The same problem with Samsung Omnia II (i8000) - connects well, but can't go to Internet

Worked perfectly for me with the recent OTA update in the US, used root explorer as suggested took me 2 minutes and i was up and running tethered to my Virgin Mobile Optimus V

this doesnt work with my galaxy s :-(
anyone have some ideas?

help, anyone with an EVO make this work??

propagandax said:
help, anyone with an EVO make this work??
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To all with the Evo.
I just use wirless tether on my rooted Evo and I have no problem connecting my A500 to the Evo.
I use the built in browser and Opera to surf the net.

antonio8 said:
To all with the Evo.
I just use wirless tether on my rooted Evo and I have no problem connecting my A500 to the Evo.
I use the built in browser and Opera to surf the net.
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i have just tried wireless tether from the market on my galaxy s but the a500 can not see it :-(

praun said:
i have just tried wireless tether from the market on my galaxy s but the a500 can not see it :-(
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is your galaxy rooted?
i am using the version 2.0.5 pre 9
you have to go to their website to download it. i have read were some versions work better than others. i have used it for over a year.

works for me (using it right now with PDAnet on my iPhone)

wireless tether doesnt work on my evo running sense and 2.3.3. it connects but browser doesnt work. i am rooted annd all of that. Those with evos which rom are you working

Followed the steps and I am able to connect my Iconia to my Omnia II running WMWifirouter v2.0 BUT.... just not able to connect to the internet.
Anyone please help ?

buffaloquinn said:
Just followed your procedure and I am now wirelessly connected to my Samsung Omnia using WMWiFiRouter. Thanks. This alone was worth the price of admission to rooting.
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Hi buffaloquinn,
How did you get yours to work ?
I can connect iconia to my omnia II running WMWifirouter v2 but just can't get connected to the internet to do surfing.
Hope you can help me. Thanks.

Bump. Seems this it hit or miss, don't understand why it works for some but not others.
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[Q] Kindle won't pickup adhoc wireless my phone will??

So I bought a cheap USB wireless adapter for my PC - D-Link DWA-125.
I set up an ad-hoc wireless connect, my SGS phone sees it but the Kindle won't.
Any ideas?
PS I'm in Australia if that makes any difference.

default android cannot connect to Ad-hoc.
if you want doing this, your fire must be rooted then you copy one file to your fire.
you can search in this forum for more infomation, I can remember where the file is.

If you are running Windows 7 use Connectify it creates a wireless hot spot and the lite version is free. connectify.me

It was advertised that the fire wouldn't support ad-hoc networks from the announcement. Conectify on win7 works pretty well though.
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Well, I found a wpa_supplicant file on the forums here and copied to system/bin, but it doesn't work. Anyone have a working wpa_supplicant, or know what files I need to edit? This sounds like the most elegant solution, if not I'll try connectify as suggested.

After fsuking around for hours, still not working, and am too tired to do more.
I tried method from http://www.chinadigitalcomm.com/android-a81/a81e-connect-to-ad-hoc-wifi-t1413.html namely
Turn off wireless and then you need to edit two files, either text editor or ADB
adb pull /system/etc/wifi/tiwlan.ini tiwlan.ini
adb push tiwlan.ini /system/etc/wifi/tiwlan.ini
adb pull /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf wpa_supplicant.conf
adb push wpa_supplicant.conf /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
for tiwlan.ini - look for the WiFiAdhoc line and change, add the other two lines after it
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WiFiAdhoc = 1
dot11DesiredSSID = InsertyourSSIDhere
dot11DesiredBSSType = 0
for wpa_supplicant.conf - add the ap_scan=2 line and your adhoc network
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ctrl_interface=DIR=/data/system/wpa_supplicant GROUP=wifi
update_config=1
ap_scan=2
network={
ssid="InsertyourSSIDhere"
key_mgmt=NONE
mode=1
wep_key0=1234567890
priority=20
}
- Reboot and turn on wireless - can take a while to connect
- this works on the Android 2.1 firmware, have not yet fully tested on 2.2.
- I think the priority line is important, make it bigger than other networks in wpa_supplicant.conf so it tries to connect to AdHoc first.
- When you add new networks through the Android settings menu, the ap_scan=2 line disappears so you have to re-add it
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Have yet to try method from http://www.olsr.org/?q=olsr_on_android
Please, anyone that wants ad-hoc wifi on the Fire work on this while I am sleeping

bump
I'll have another go at this tonight...

Any luck on getting KF to see ad hoc?

mclad said:
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I'll have another go at this tonight...
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Any luck? I've been playing with my HTC HERO all day trying different roms etc.

There's no developer published wpa_supplicant replacement for Kindle Fire's system/bin/wpa_supplicant till now.
So I find ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher.apk is so well to switch Kindle Fire to support Kindle Fire
download link:
ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher.apk(174.35K)
Code:
dl.dbank.com/c0qlpiozc1
A lot of ways to setuo WiFi hotspot with laptop, but Bzeek is the most useful one and it supports both Win XP and Vista.
I met a problem with Bzeek as well as lots of guys met that after restart the Windows, Bzeek is alway Off instead of On, even you can't turn it On.
So I check google and found that
Personal Hotspot Status
Your Personal Hotspot is Off
Some of the Bzeek settings are not yet in effect. Please restart your computer for the Bzeek settings to take effect. If the problem persists, please contact Bzeek for support.
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Admin reply:
Maybe the Bzeek service is not running for some reason on your machine.
If it is not solved after boot you can run services.msc and make sure the bzeek service is running.
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It's a BUG for Bzeek due to their lack of maintance?
So manually if you like, you should go to
Start > Run > services.msc
Open Windows System Services
Get Bzeek Service and make it START
For easy use I build .bat file to TURN ON or TURN OFF Bzeek Free WiFi service effeciently. You can download them here
BzeekTurnOn.bat(18B)
Code:
dl.dbank.com/c04pwaal9s
BzeekTurnOff.bat(18B)
Code:
dl.dbank.com/c04pwaal9s
included scripts are simple so you can build your own:
net start bzeeksvc
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for START
net stop bzeeksvc
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for STOP
Install ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher.apk
Before running it you'd better ROOT your Kindle Fire for higher user ability.
Run ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher
You should see Switch to Infrastructure mode / Switch to Ad-hoc mode button.
Click Switch to Infrastructure mode and it turns to Switch to Ad-hoc mode then you can click Settings button to set SSID and WEP password if possible.
I put into Bzeek Free WiFi as SSID as I'm using Bzeek and WEP is not selected for Bzeek. If you use other name and with WEP, just do your way.
Now the button display Switch to Ad-hoc mode, just click it and turn it to
Ad-hoc Mode, click Enable WiFi button and it will connect to Bzeek Free WiFi rapidly
Then it will ask you put in your Bzeek username and password, finally you can share the internet with WiFi Ad-Hoc from your laptop happily!
I post this method to a Chinese forum and you can check screenshot images and download links there better.
Code:
bbs.mydoo.cn/thread-54577-1-1.html

Anyone found a way to switch to Ad-hoc mode WITHOUT have to root the Kindle Fire?
Surely there must be a way, but how?

Any luck?
Anyone out there get able to wifi tether from Fire to a smart phone?

maw230 said:
Anyone out there get able to wifi tether from Fire to a smart phone?
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Search...it's been covered many, many times.
Use Wireless Tether for Roofed users. Chose LG Optimus S as the device profile, and change the LAN to 192.168.1.0/24. This will enable a full wifi network on your phone instead of adhoc.
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borborpa said:
Use Wireless Tether for Roofed users. Chose LG Optimus S as the device profile, and change the LAN to 192.168.1.0/24. This will enable a full wifi network on your phone instead of adhoc.
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Edit: That is the app I'm using, the title is misleading. Anyway, how do I chose a device profile?
Thanks, but where do I find this app? Can't find on Android Market. I'm currently using Wireless Tether.

http://bit.ly/s0MRxO

maw230 said:
Edit: That is the app I'm using, the title is misleading. Anyway, how do I chose a device profile?
Thanks, but where do I find this app? Can't find on Android Market. I'm currently using Wireless Tether.
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That's strange...looks like someone went and edited my post to reflect the changes that occurred between the time I made the post and the time the edit happened.
I wonder who edited that for me? Also, what is a google?

I concur with borborpa. I would think the problem is that the kindle fire will only connect to a normal network as opposed to ad-hoc, which is how most phones tether their connection. The only way then to tether your kindle fire to your phone would be to get a phone whose wireless chipset supports emulating a real router.
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or use zt-180 adhoc switcher
whith this app you can put the KF in adhoc mode
works perfect with my pc - use it daily
give it a try - don't know if it's working with your phone - you'll find it on the market

b63 said:
or use zt-180 adhoc switcher
whith this app you can put the KF in adhoc mode
works perfect with my pc - use it daily
give it a try - don't know if it's working with your phone - you'll find it on the market
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I was unable to install this on the Fire. It said to possibly update my BusyBox as a solution?

you need to be rooted and busybox installed

HOW To WiFi Tether Stock Rooted Moto X 4.2/4.4

Updated 10/15
This version allows users to successfully change the SSID and add a passphrase. Compliments to "Italianguy"
http://socal.hanhuy.com/~pfnguyen/wifi-tether-gnex-4.2.2.apk
Download WiFi Tether for Root Users.
Go into Settings and make the following changes.
change device profile to galaxy nexus (cdma/lte)
check box: wifi-driver reload
check box: enabled routing fix
That's it. Go back and push to start tethering.
Note: this is only valuable to users with unlimited DATA if you have a certain amount of DATA then watch your usage and you should also be able to use native (Verizon) tethering.
Cheers!

addictedhacks said:
Download WiFi Tether for Root Users. https://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wifi_tether_v3_3-beta2.apk
Install from Download folder.
Go into Settings and make the following changes ONLY.
Device Profile : Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
WiFi-Driver Reload : Check box
Keep Alive connection.
That's it. Go back and push to start tethering. It will show up but I can't figure out how to change the SSID (Name) of WiFi Network and set up a Passphrase (password) in settings. For now it shows up as wlan0 and you can connect to it. If anyone can figure out how to make a password please post it.
Note: this is only valuable to users with unlimited DATA if you have a certain amount of DATA then watch your usage and you should also be able to use native (Verizon) tethering.
Cheers!
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enable access control on the app and than select the ones you want to allow

I can tether successfully with Galaxy Nexus without root. Why does the Moto X require root?

cys19 said:
I can tether successfully with Galaxy Nexus without root. Why does the Moto X require root?
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because carriers block it

Awesome thread thanks for the tips and help to supply my moto x with some free WiFi
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

cys19 said:
I can tether successfully with Galaxy Nexus without root. Why does the Moto X require root?
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Some carriers block and also depends on what plan you have... Verizon share plan has anything over 4 gig share you get free hotspot.

Any Idea why downloads are slow but uploads are blazing fast? Full signal. Speedtest on the phone is smoking but on the tablet is .55 mbs dl.

ckeathley said:
Any Idea why downloads are slow but uploads are blazing fast? Full signal. Speedtest on the phone is smoking but on the tablet is .55 mbs dl.
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That's strange. My Speeds are accurate. Maybe try restarting the tether.

good works

Worked like a champ! :good:

This might be a stupid question but will this allow say, A sprint phone without tethering on their plan tether?

Thanks addictedhacks for getting it to work for me! BIG HELP
ericizzy1 said:
enable access control on the app and than select the ones you want to allow
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and Thanks Eric, worked like a charm to get the encryption and name change to work

addictedhacks said:
Download WiFi Tether for Root Users. https://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wifi_tether_v3_3-beta2.apk
Install from Download folder.
Go into Settings and make the following changes ONLY.
Device Profile : Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
WiFi-Driver Reload : Check box
Keep Alive connection.
That's it. Go back and push to start tethering. It will show up but I can't figure out how to change the SSID (Name) of WiFi Network and set up a Passphrase (password) in settings. For now it shows up as wlan0 and you can connect to it. If anyone can figure out how to make a password please post it.
Note: this is only valuable to users with unlimited DATA if you have a certain amount of DATA then watch your usage and you should also be able to use native (Verizon) tethering.
Cheers!
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Is this necessary for WiFi tethering on the GSM Dev Edition?

can anyone recommend a good usb tether app?

MrJakeK said:
Thanks addictedhacks for getting it to work for me! BIG HELP
and Thanks Eric, worked like a charm to get the encryption and name change to work
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I don't see how adding Access Control allows me to change the SSID. Can you please explain?

thegunrun said:
can anyone recommend a good usb tether app?
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The best USB tether app is PDAnet.

abiezer said:
I don't see how adding Access Control allows me to change the SSID. Can you please explain?
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I don't think that was what he was replying to. It obviously allows you to specifically grant access to the devices that should be getting it and not allow access to anyone that can see the SSID. Towards the bottom of the first post, it was asked if anyone knew how to create a password, to please post it. I'm pretty sure that is all he was responding to.
Prior to the Moto X, I had a Gnex, so I haven't used this app in quite some time, but when I did use it, the encryption was WEP and did funny things. Access control is just fine for me, and I'm not sure why anyone would care THAT much about SSID.

Its the SSID and the password that can't be changed. I could see why someone would want to have a password on their network. Mac address control is not very secure at all.
Sent from my XT1056 using Tapatalk 4

I followed the instructions but when I try to connect my ipad to my phone it tells me "unable to join the network". Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
Played around with settings and this is what I did:
Device profile: Generic ICS/JB(wlan0)
Set up Method: Auto
Wifi driver reload AND wifi driver reload 2: checked
Enable access control: check
Keep alive connection: check
Make sure MSS clamping and Routing fix are both checked. Now it runs buttery smooth and speeds are great!
This is one of the only reasons I root, I don't do roms just strictly tethering. Hope this helps someone that was in my situation as well.

abiezer said:
Its the SSID and the password that can't be changed. I could see why someone would want to have a password on their network. Mac address control is not very secure at all.
Sent from my XT1056 using Tapatalk 4
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It's secure enough for this purpose. Yes, they can be spoofed, and yes MAC's can be sniffed out from simple packet watching, however, an attacker would need knowledge of this to even try it, as well as the hotspot would need to be up long enough to care.
I would definitely *prefer* the ability to change SSID and password, but I'm not losing sleep over it.