Solved Htc phone as Internet pass through to connect W8 laptop / Tablet

[jimbo45]

Hi there
On an HTC phone there is an option to use this as an Internet pass through (or I suppose a "Virtual Router").

I'm late to the world of smartphones etc so this might seem like a stupid question - but I would like to connect a PC and / or a tablet at times via the phone's Internet Connection (since it's paid for !!).

Any Ideas anyone -- phone is an HTC using the Android OS.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[Avalon]

You will need to install the native Windows driver for your phone, I'm guessing. Depending on what model you have will affect what drivers you will need to download. They can usually be found on the manufacturer's website.

Then you need to enable USB tethering from the phone (found under WiFi settings). Check these articles:
How to tether your HTC EVO 4G -- for free - Computerworld Blogs

Get USB Tethering on HTC HD7

Then you need to set it up as whatever kind of network you prefer. It will usually show up as a LAN adapter.

Use this guide if you're interested in using WiFi and a tether at the same time:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorial...using-multiple-programs-network-adapters.html

 

[jimbo45]

deleted -- get double post when using mobile phone and laptop via passthrough
jimbo

 

[jimbo45]

Thanks
Tried to +1 rep you
but it didn't work but in any case thanks the HTC drivers all work and I'm typing this on a Laptop on a UK Hull Trains service going from Hull UK to London and then on to Belgium via the London Brussels Eurostar where I'm on a decent long term assignment. The computer connected just fine via the phone -- need the laptop as well for online EXCEL / VPN access so using Phone and laptop together --- excellent -- Thanks.


Little glitch though using laptop and phone with pass through -- got double post !!

Not sure if it was my inexperience or the way the pass through is working

Mods can you delete first post

Cheers
jimbo