Reasons to Share Your Smartphone's Data with a ZBT Router:
1. Carriers often offer plans with excessive data that you may not need.
2. 4G speeds can surpass your home Internet speed, benefiting laptop use.
3. Directly using your phone as a hotspot limits the number of connected devices.
4. Sharing data with a ZBT mini router via its control interfaces is straightforward, though some phones and carriers restrict direct data sharing. EasyTether is a viable solution.
Demonstration: Using Android OS and ZBT Mini Router
Equipment Needed:
- Samsung Galaxy S6 with Android OS
- ZBT-AR150 mini router (other models are also compatible)
- 4G SIM card
Software Required:
- WinSCP
- PuTTY
- EasyTether driver openssl
- EasyTether Android App (available on Google Play Store)
Preparation Steps:
1. Set Up the Router:
- Access the router web interface at 192.168.8.1.
- Set the OpenWRT password and update the router to the latest firmware.
2. Transfer IPK Driver Package to the Router:
- Identify the chip model of your router (e.g., Atheros 9531, MediaTek MT7620N).
- Extract the EasyTether driver file.
- Use WinSCP with SCP protocol to transfer the IPK file to the router's `/tmp` folder.
3. Install EasyTether Driver via SSH:
- Open PuTTY and enter the router's IP address.
- Login with username: root and the previously set password.
- Update OpenWRT modules with `opkg update`.
- Install the driver: `opkg install /tmp/filename.ipk`.
- Start the EasyTether USB service: `easytether-usb`.
- Configure network interface:
```sh
cat << EOF >> /etc/config/network
config interface 'wan'
option ifname 'tap-easytether'
option proto 'dhcp'
EOF
```
- Reboot the router: `reboot -f`.
Preparing Your Smartphone:
1. Enable Developer Options:
- Navigate to Settings -> About Device -> Software Info.
- Tap the build number multiple times to enable Developer Options.
- In Settings -> Developer Options, turn on both Developer Options and USB debugging.
2. Start Tethering:
- Open the EasyTether App and select the USB option.
- Connect the phone to the router via USB cable and allow USB debugging.
- Your connection is now established.
Note: The lite version of EasyTether restricts access to HTTPS websites such as https://www.youtube.com
About ZBT
ZBT specializes in developing and manufacturing network devices with over a decade of expertise in OEM/ODM services. Our product line includes openWRT Wi-Fi routers, 4G/5G routers, vehicle-mounted routers, access points, outdoor CPE, LTE CPE, EPON/GPON devices, and more. Each product is meticulously designed and patented for both aesthetics and software. At ZBT, we are committed to delivering secure and reliable network solutions, empowering connectivity for homes, businesses, and specialized sectors like smart buildings and IoT networks.