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On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:46:12 AM Helmut Jarausch wrote: |
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> On 09/17/2014 11:43:28 AM, J. Roeleveld wrote: |
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> > On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:24:36 AM Helmut Jarausch wrote: |
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> > > Hi, |
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> > > how do I need to configure my Gentoo box to allow for reverse |
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> > tethering |
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> > > from my (rooted) Android phone? |
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> > > Many thanks for a hint, |
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> > > Helmut |
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> > What do you mean with "reverse tethering"? |
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> > That your mobile uses the network connection of your Gentoo box, or |
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> > your |
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> > Gentoo box the network connection of your mobile? |
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> My mobile should be able to use the (wired) network connection of my |
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> Gentoo box. |
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Ok, I assumed that was the case, but wanted to be sure. |
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> > Generally, the device sharing the connection needs to play WIFI |
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> > Access Point. |
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> How to do that on Gentoo? |
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If your Gentoo box has a wired connection and a wireless one. |
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The wired is currently used and the wireless is not. |
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Then you need to get your wireless card to function as an access point. |
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(Google for "Gentoo Linux Howto WIFI Access Point" or similar) and you should |
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find some information on how to do this. |
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