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raspbmc issue... PLEASE HELP?

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:42 pm
by onkzzz
im using raspbmc with no ethernet at all !!

i need to use the internet but my tv is far from my wifi router... SO can someone tell me how to use an android phone/iphone to tether my internet over to rpi with usb?? NOT TOO TECHNICAL cos im just starting out with raspbmc. :P

Re: raspbmc issue... PLEASE HELP?

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:51 pm
by redhawk
USB tethering requires drivers installed connecting your Android / iPhone simply won't work.
Your only options for internet connectivity would be a wifi / ethernet bridge like a Vonets VAP11G or a compatible wifi dongle.

Richard S.

Re: raspbmc issue... PLEASE HELP?

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:14 pm
by albatros
Hi,

a repeater for your WiFi could be another solution.

hth

albatros