[RELEASE] [new edits]So You Want To Use Your TP/TP2 As A Modem??? Your Main Options..

[D/\SH]

we get atleast 5 or so new threads a day on this topic, so here are your options...
****ICS, WMWIFIRouter, and HTCs app all tested for TPs and TP2s****

1) ICS - Internet Connection Sharing.. stock feature in your phone.. this enables usb tethering from your TP to your laptop or PC.. if you have sprint, you may need the reg hack to get this one going right.. (find hack cab at bottom of post-sprint only).. all this cab does it change the reg entries for you.. Will not work for VZW branded devices(VZW doesnt offer ICS) **edit** ---> unless u do a custom install either via cab file or a new ROM.. heres something for VZW user interested in ICS on your device http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=47075
here are the reg edits, if you prefer to do it all yourself..

1A) ICS for TP2- i thought it worked out the gate, didnt realize i tranfered over the reg though when i set mine up.. so i hard reset to figure out whatd take.. didnt take very long lol.. post #1here http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=78019 the stealth cab works fine.. did notice that if you pick from the AS<DD<ICS pop up, it doesnt show the changes.. if you select ICS from programs, it gives you the sprint or PAM option like were used too.. looking for/working on solid fix for that

if im not mistaken this is what the cab is doing to your reg if you want to do it yourself-not my work:

1. Edit the following regestry entries. 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing]
Extension="" Delete the "isext.dll" entry
 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing\settings]
ForceCellConnection="Sprint"
 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing]
MaxCMCon=0
 
2. Start the Internet Sharing application.
3. Hit Connect In the Internet Sharing application.
4. Connect the TP/TP2 to the Laptop/PC via USB
5. Done. No other applications needs to run on the PC/Laptop

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2) HTCWifirouter - free HTC branded software for tethering via wifi.. havent tried this one personally.. http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2009/07/...le-device.html

3) PDANet - paid software $34.. this appears to be for bluetooth and usb tethering only.. again ive never used this one.. http://www.junefabrics.com/palmnet/

4) WMWIFIRouter - paid software $30(and freeware versions available upon seaching v.91 is last freeware i think-its upto v1.35 now though on the paid app).. this app allows for wifi,bluetooth,and usb tethering.. i personally use this app daily.. i certainly recommend buying a licensed copy so that your always made available the newest version... http://www.wmwifirouter.com/

5) WalkingHotSpot - another paid app $24.99.. another wifi only tethering app.. NOT FOR VZW-you need ICS for this to run and VZW doesnt have it.. havent tried this one either... http://walkinghotspot.com/


thats about it folks, the most common ways to tether your TP to your laptop or PC.. obviously noone faults you for going for the free software...

also before you all ask... YES, it is possible for your carrier to see that your tethering.. Most carriers, Sprint for sure, have a 5gb soft cap on unlimited data usage(thats right, noone has real unlimited data).. this means that if you go over, no u wont be charged, but if u have a habit of going well over the 5gb cap then you are making yourself more noticeable...

in the time ive been on PPCG, ive seen one person actually get a response from his carrier(it was telus) and they just told him theyd start charging him or he needed the right plan(phone as modem.. so go ahead, youll be fine, your carrier wont charge you, and its doubtful theyll ever even bring it to your attention...

**edit** there was a suggestion for providing links to the software threads.. we dont not have one dedicated thread/forum for each app.. there are literally 100s of threads on some of these, but i wanted to be accomodating to the people so i did what i could below as well

----Search Threads----

ICS - this link is for vzw users that may have issues... http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...highlight=ICSm if anyone needs help please just ask,im on sprint though(for you vzw guys) or search "Titles Only" for "ICS" for lots of posts covering most every situation..

HTCs Wifi Router - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...99#post4170499

PDANET - I know nothing really about this one.. theres only 27 total results for this one(shouldnt take but 10mins to go over all) and very little feedback...

WMWIFIRouter - feel free to ask ?s in here, or simply search "Titles Only" for "WMWIFIRouter" for tons of info

WModem - http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...90&postcount=1 - somewhat recent, and has working solutions...according to the link... ive not tried

original thread found here:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1089185

[hctr68]

nice Dash lots of useful info on wifi apps for tp/tp2

[521]

Originally Posted by D/\SH

3) PDANet - paid software $34.. this appears to be for bluetooth and usb tethering only.. again ive never used this one.. PdaNet -- Use your Treo smartphone as a Wireless Modem for your PC



PDANET - I know nothing really about this one.. theres only 27 total results for this one(shouldnt take but 10mins to go over all) and very little feedback...



original thread found here:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1089185

MY FEEDBACK:

My wife and I both use PDANet on our Touch Pro's hooked to our Asus 1000H Netbooks with 100% success rates!

They have a new version out dedicated to Windows Mobile users. See their website for more info.

http://www.junefabrics.com/pdanet/index.php

PDANet supports USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity. (My Toshiba WiFi laptop even found and connected to my phone by accident when I was trying to update it - LOL)

DEFINITELY worth the few dollars it costs!

Works great on stock phones with the ICS disabled too! My phone is running the stock Sprint rom. All around a nice easy way to get internet access for your computer through your phone!

I'd rate PDANet as a 5-star program!

521......................

[bigp750]

WMWIFIRouter!!! KICK ASS!!! works like a charm!

[jr5416]

Originally Posted by bigp750

WMWIFIRouter!!! KICK ASS!!! works like a charm!

Thanks for the feedback i actually need something like as well, ive just been flashing back and forth with all these tp2 roms out there hard to choose from ..