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Tethering, in the case of the [[iPhone]] and [[iPad|3G-capable iPads]], is the act of using a proxy and a few other tools to make use of the 3G/EDGE connection from your computer or laptop. Check out the [[Tethering (Guides)|guides]] if you are interested in trying this.
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Tethering, in the case of the [[iPhone]] and 3G-capable [[iPad]]s, is the act of using a proxy and a few other tools to make use of the 3G/EDGE connection from your computer or laptop. There are multiple methods of doing this, primarily editing the APN settings in a [[Carrier Bundle]]. As of iOS 3.1, the APN settings are signed by Apple to prevent editing, but this signature check can be disabled by patching CommCenter. Tethering is also made possible with applications on sale in the Cydia Store.

Revision as of 20:11, 1 October 2010

Tethering, in the case of the iPhone and 3G-capable iPads, is the act of using a proxy and a few other tools to make use of the 3G/EDGE connection from your computer or laptop. There are multiple methods of doing this, primarily editing the APN settings in a Carrier Bundle. As of iOS 3.1, the APN settings are signed by Apple to prevent editing, but this signature check can be disabled by patching CommCenter. Tethering is also made possible with applications on sale in the Cydia Store.