Hello everyone,
I've searched tons of different places looking for an answer but I couldn't get one...
My question is really simple (the answer however..), can I set my nexus 7 as a hotspot? My nexus is the 16GB version without 3G, so basically I want to:
1 - connect the nexus to a wifi network (done);
2 - share that network to other devices through nexus 7 (pending);
I've even looked at play store but the apps I've found aren't compatible with nexus 7.
TIA.
If you have your nexus connected to WiFi... Y not just connect the other device to the same WiFi....
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Fstall303 said:
If you have your nexus connected to WiFi... Y not just connect the other device to the same WiFi....
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because some of my devices are away from the router and can't get a proper signal.
I don't think that's possible.. As the wifi connection stops as soon as you turn on wifi hotspot
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dakoookie said:
I don't think that's possible.. As the wifi connection stops as soon as you turn on wifi hotspot
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Bingo. Wi-Fi their was never designed to act as a range extender. It is for using a cellular connection to act as a hotspot to provide a Wi-Fi for devices that could not otherwise connect. As such, any time tethering is activated, it will, by necessity, disconnect the device from Wi-Fi.
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nexus_7 said:
because some of my devices are away from the router and can't get a proper signal.
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Buy a range extender, as what you're looking to do is contradictory to the functional design of hotspot apps.
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I was looking for a similar option, but to use the n7 as a wifi router. The purpose this would serve varies between users. My use, would be so me and my kids could all connect together in games while going down the road with no internet. Hard to play multiplayer while having no connection. So, being able to use the n7 as a router would serve more uses than just extending range. Those answering should see the benefit of such an ability in a larger scope, and not just the reason the op needs.
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rebel1699 said:
I was looking for a similar option, but to use the n7 as a wifi router. The purpose this would serve varies between users. My use, would be so me and my kids could all connect together in games while going down the road with no internet. Hard to play multiplayer while having no connection. So, being able to use the n7 as a router would serve more uses than just extending range. Those answering should see the benefit of such an ability in a larger scope, and not just the reason the op needs.
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As far as I could understand that will only be possible on the 3G model. bummer..
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i have been using wifi tether 1.6 with my mac with no problems but i cant for the life of me get it to connect to my wii...any help will be appreciated
Wii does not support connecting to an adhoc wireless network. No way to do it, I have tried a million different ways.
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not what i wanted to hear...thanks though
boydroid said:
not what i wanted to hear...thanks though
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I know, doesn't work on the DS either. Sucks but it is what it is.
On the bright side, evo users can now make a full infrastructure network. Arguments to up grade are getting more and more convincing.
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Has anyone found a functional wireless tethering method? Or do any of the roms listed in the development section have tethering enabeled? Ive tried wifi tether several different versions with every setting combination and cant get it to work. Shows devices connected but no internet connection
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Google's WiFi Tether app is a must-get:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Set the Device Profile in settings to LG Optimus S
I leave my Setup Method as 'Auto' and have no problems tethering a number of devices. Many people choose to set theirs to Softap. IMO I've seen no difference between the two so try both and choose which one you think works best for you.
Thanks joey but ive tried that setup and it will show connected but no actual internet. The main device im trying to connect is a wii.
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I don't have a wii to test, but I've used the tether for rooted users to connect my computer and Kindle Fire with no issues whatsoever.
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bhp090808 said:
Thanks joey but ive tried that setup and it will show connected but no actual internet. The main device im trying to connect is a wii.
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My Wireless Tether app was doing that same thing. I think Verizon does something on their end to block it.
You can use "Open Garden" from the Play store. It works. Used it this weekend.
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Open garden works well. The only problem i could see was if the Wii doesn't like ad-hoc networks as tje tether apps I have seen are all Ad-hoc
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Ill give open garden a try tonight and see if its wii friendly
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I have wifi only version but there is no wifi network..so anyone kniw how to do this?
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Dwars said:
I have wifi only version but there is no wifi network..so anyone kniw how to do this?
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Forget the 3g dongle, this is what I use and I find it to be the best option for wifi tablets. Not only is it TRUE unlimited data with no caps, but you also don't have a foreign object hanging off the side of your Nexus7.
I upgraded my home modem to the clear spot voyager and this tiny wifi mobile hotspot gets way better signal, fits in my pocket and goes anywhere I go with a charge that holds up to 8 hours. The same as the Nexus 7 battery capacity.
The best thing is when I upgraded from "home" to "mobile" 4g with Clear they let me keep my premium unlimited plan and cut the cost to $25 a month! This modem/router serves also as my house modem since I can connect 8 devices to it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1eRBf8KJcQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yecclVa8lwc
Here you go...
You can try this...,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894999
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795591
Dos anyone know how to use the Note as a hotspot so that other devices can connect via WIFI? Will I get charged for using it this way even though I have an All You Can Eat Data plan with 3?
Settings more then tether.
Im on 3 one plan and tether included. I think its included in one plan and internet bolt on.
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Indeed only 1 plan has tethering as default
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Indeed, I do this all the time! Just go into settings and enable hotspot.. easy as that!
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Sure just install PDANet from Play store. I used Foxfi first but they recently merged with PDANet. My note is unlocked using T-Mobile SIM and it lets my Note 10.1 connect to internet from work where there is no network access. PDANet asks dor a one time fee for unlimited hotspots.
Hope this helps.
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I'm on 3 also, but i'm on the All in One 15, been using it heavily for about a year with no issues, go right ahead
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Dos anyone know how to use the Note as a hotspot so that other devices can connect via WIFI? Will I get charged for using it this way even though I have an All You Can Eat Data plan with 3?
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I'm on all you can eat 15 & I'm greedy like 30gigs a month... it's in settlings . At the top it says " more settings.." go there and set it up
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So this was mentioned and never solved. But when I try to connect to my network I get " network disabled, because the connection is to slow" what else can I do to fix this. I actually called at&t and I did a master reset. So I connected to Starbucks wifi after. Which previously I wasn't able to before doing the master reset. But when I got here to my house. It wouldn't connect it keeps giving me this error. What can I do ?
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So this was mentioned and never solved. But when I try to connect to my network I get " network disabled, because the connection is to slow" what else can I do to fix this. I actually called at&t and I did a master reset. So I connected to Starbucks wifi after. Which previously I wasn't able to before doing the master reset. But when I got here to my house. It wouldn't connect it keeps giving me this error. What can I do ?
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Did you turn off auto network switch in WiFi advanced settings?
I have done that, and the problem still persists. J can connect to my own WiFi network at home. And I have another issue. Connecting to open networks. They sag to login, but they never let me access them.
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Never let's me sign in like I was to before. Every open network want let me stay connected.
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vividblu2020 said:
Never let's me sign in like I was to before. Every open network want let me stay connected.
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If you disable this, it will stop prompting you about that and will also stay connected to not so great WiFi (if you have crappy WiFi).
It's actually been solved..I've posted this on a few other topics. Unless you were looking for something else?
I disabled it. Might be their WiFi isn't so great. But I am able to connect to my Comcast Wi-Fi.
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Don't forget even if you have great Wifi there are a lot of factors that can make it unstable like interference
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Im trying to connect to panera and this is what I get. It says like " log in" and I do so. But, it doesn't connect
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I must disagree for my case...
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If you disable this, it will stop prompting you about that and will also stay connected to not so great WiFi (if you have crappy WiFi).
It's actually been solved..I've posted this on a few other topics. Unless you were looking for something else?
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I actually tried all of that... and all that any of it did was prevent me from having web access, and prevent me to use my data plan for texting... it was a nightmare...
i've been chatting with samsung for 5 hours now and still don't have a fix. Any new info would be awesome to fix this problem.
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