iPhone 4 as wireless router?

[Chris McBee]

Forgive me if this has been addressed on this forum, I didn't find it after a search.

I heard recently that the iPhone 4 can be made into a wireless router through some process, but I'm not sure what. I know this is a feature on some Android-powered phones, but I was wondering if anyone had iPhone info on the subject.

Thanks in advance if anyone can help.

 

[Nick Nolte]

If you're iPhone is jailbroken, there is software available in the Cydia store called MiWi 4.0. If I recall, it is $19.99 and it will allow other devices to connect to your iPhone and share it's cellular connection. I use it whenever I'm chasing and it works great as long as you have a data connection.

 

[Jim Parsons]

Check out PDA Net...
http://www.junefabrics.com/iphone/index.php

 

[Nick Nolte]

I used PDA Net prior to switching to MyWi. Admittedly I haven't used it since MyWi, when I did I found it to be a terrible drain on my battery. It would drain the battery even when plugged in. However that was with the iPhone 3G. I haven't tried PDA Net on my iPhone 4. I think both softwares allow you a trial period, so I'd decide that way.

 

[J Tyler]

Actually, Apple and AT&T recently added "tethering" as a feature to the iPhone. You can NOT use it if you have a "Unlimited" data plan, you have to switch over to one of their newer data plans. Plus, there is something like a $19 per month "tethering" charge. You then activate "tethering" on your iPhone, and plug it into your laptop. Call AT&T and ask for any more details.

I do not do this, as I have the unlimited data plan that I don't want to give up, so I have no further info to share. Good luck.

 

[cdcollura]

Good day all,

I have an iPod (4th Gen) touch and a "myfi" unit from AT&T.

I use the iPod with the "myfi" and have no problems.

I have separate cell and data plan(s), so an iPhone is not an option yet (for 18 months at least). Just an idea I'll toss out there.

The iPod touch is an awesome device, and iPhones also can use the wi-fi (whether it's from a public source, or a "myfi" unit in my case). You can also connect several other's (up to 5) to it as well, such as other laptop(s).

Actually, Apple and AT&T recently added "tethering" as a feature to the iPhone. You can NOT use it if you have a "Unlimited" data plan, you have to switch over to one of their newer data plans. Plus, there is something like a $19 per month "tethering" charge. You then activate "tethering" on your iPhone, and plug it into your laptop. Call AT&T and ask for any more details.

I do not do this, as I have the unlimited data plan that I don't want to give up, so I have no further info to share. Good luck.