Smith & Wesson Forum

Advertise With Us Search
Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > General Topics > The Lounge
Reload this Page I tethered to the internet
Forum Register

Notices

The Lounge A Catch-All Area for NON-GUN topics.
PUT GUN TOPICS in the GUN FORUMS.
Keep it Family Friendly. See The Rules for Banned Topics!


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-19-2021, 10:04 PM
johngross johngross is offline
Member
I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 647
Likes: 1,882
Liked 2,888 Times in 425 Posts
Default I tethered to the internet
My wife and I lost our internet connection. It took a couple to three days to get hold of our ISP and have it fixed. Since I prefer to use my desktop computer for the internet, I took a crash course in how to use my cell phone to connect another device to the internet via the phone. I used a USB cable as it was easier, but you can also connect wirelessly.

Of course, this uses data from your cell phone, but if you have one of the "unlimited" plans and don't do any real serious internet work (gaming, streaming movies, etc.) it shouldn't be any problem. It also may be necessary to have "Hot Spot" capability on your cell phone plan.

For those of you not familiar with this, just do an internet search for tethering or hot spot. It's pretty easy to do in a pinch should the need arise.
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
  #2  
Old 01-19-2021, 10:21 PM
THE PILGRIM's Avatar
THE PILGRIM THE PILGRIM is offline
Member
I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Posts: 13,893
Likes: 8,097
Liked 25,422 Times in 8,550 Posts
Default
I think a lot of us have a bad Internet fixation.
I watch several RV full timers on youtube and it’s amazing how they drive all over and manage to upload videos.
__________________
NRA LIFE MEMBER
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #3  
Old 01-19-2021, 11:34 PM
Jason Demond's Avatar
Jason Demond Jason Demond is offline
Member
I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet  
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 356
Likes: 216
Liked 499 Times in 206 Posts
Default
I too use a computer for most of my internet usage. In my area, your only options are cellular, dial up, or satellite. Even though I don't live in the boonies, we are for whatever reason forsaken when it comes to high speed internet.

I have a cell phone with unlimited data that is used only for internet access. While I could tether it to my computer, I opted for using is as a hot spot. I have a TP Link AC1300 wireless antenna that plugs into the computer and picks up the phone's wifi.

I have no problem doing normal internet things, and can stream as well.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #4  
Old 01-20-2021, 10:53 AM
Steve912 Steve912 is offline
Member
I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet  
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 2,444
Likes: 4,172
Liked 2,327 Times in 1,194 Posts
Default
In terms of USB tethering, you can also tether the cell to a router, set up
a wi-fi network on the router, and connect your laptop, TV, tablet etc to
the net via wi-fi.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #5  
Old 01-20-2021, 05:07 PM
sar4937 sar4937 is offline
Member
I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: southeast nebraska
Posts: 1,612
Likes: 731
Liked 330 Times in 166 Posts
Default
I have to run my cellphone wireless through my router to get a reliable phone signal.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-21-2021, 07:46 PM
Ogandydancer's Avatar
Ogandydancer Ogandydancer is offline
Member
I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: High Point North Carolina
Posts: 2,324
Likes: 595
Liked 1,647 Times in 740 Posts
Default
Never tried it but am going to google it and see what it takes maybe I'm not to stupid to do it if need be.
__________________
I Cor. 10:13 "1611KJV"
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #7  
Old 01-22-2021, 10:55 AM
jdh's Avatar
jdh jdh is offline
US Veteran
I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet I tethered to the internet  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 117
Liked 1,116 Times in 510 Posts
Default
When my Uverse connection works on a good day can get 8-10 mbps. If I tether to the phone with USB I get 50 to 80.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Where on the internet? rwsmith The Lounge 23 12-17-2018 11:47 PM
The Internet Franklin The Lounge 5 07-19-2018 03:45 AM
The internet and me. Kronos The Lounge 30 07-31-2016 06:31 PM
DOJ and the internet jrm53 The Lounge 12 06-12-2015 09:13 AM
internet austintexas FORUM OFFICE 2 12-25-2014 10:42 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:56 PM.

Advertise with us - Contact Us - Smith & Wesson Forum - Top - Privacy Policy

Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)