How do you use your Android device for CAP?

Started by HGjunkie, January 17, 2011, 02:27:31 PM

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Eclipse

Interesting - my throughput with PDANet is a lot better than that - generally in the 1Mb range with a good signal.

If you have the chops, you could also turn your notebook into an access point with the USB-connected PDANet as the
broadband route.

Android 2.2 (Froyo) comes with hotspot capabilities out of the box, though some carriers limit or prohibit this use
(why anyone would pay extra, beyond bandwidth limitations, for this is beyond me).

My Vibrant with the stock 2.2 firmware has a quick and easy hotspot function that allows for either secure or open connections,
though it'll toast your battery pretty quick having both radios full-on.  If you have an A/C adapter or spare batteries it is less
of an issues

You also risk incurring the wrath of the throttle-gods if you exceed 5GB per month, which would be much easier with regular use of the hot-spot.
I consider it a nice-to have for emergencies, but rely on my Clearspot for mobile internet.


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jimmydeanno

Quote from: Eclipse on March 14, 2011, 09:46:22 PM
Interesting - my throughput with PDANet is a lot better than that - generally in the 1Mb range with a good signal.

It seems to slow during "normal business hours."  My throughput increases during the evening and into the night.  But, even with that speed, any unit could use it to accomplish the basic functions needed in e-services: online testing, safety courses, cadet promotion utility, Online SQTRs, etc. 

Verizon restricts the mobile hotspot feature unless you pay them more money. 
If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law. - Winston Churchill

NIN

Quote from: jimmydeanno on March 14, 2011, 09:54:26 PM
Verizon restricts the mobile hotspot feature unless you pay them more money.

*cough* root the phone, install Wireless Tether. Done
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