How to Tether Android Phone & Use as Modem with PdaNet

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If you desire to tether your Android device but confused about selecting the right tools, then try checking out a tool with name “PDANet” which is a free application.  The beginners must know that tethering is a procedure to turns your smart phone into a modem for enjoying internet access over PC and Laptops. The easiest and most common tethering can be done by connecting phone via USB cable. The PDANet software is 100% free, but its full version is available around 24$.

• First of all, you will need to download the PDANet application from internet. The best place to get installation would be the Android Marketplace. Avoid getting the files from other un-trustworthy locations over internet.
• Then install it in your PC. Execute the setup and follow the instructions of the wizard. This is a simple process and does not require any additional expertise.
• Now you will also require downloading another installation package “PDANet software tool” and then place it over the SD card of your android Smartphone.
• Now, you will require configuring the PDANet software tool on your PC/Laptop. During the installation process, you will be prompted about selecting the phone manufacturer.  Also, do not forget to enable USB debugging mode on your Smartphone (Settings >> Applications >> Development). You might get some warning but you can accept it.

Now, both of the installs are done and therefore it’s time for the final move.

• Connect the Android device to your PC/Laptop with the help of a compatible USB cable. (Enable USB tether beforehand). Soon after establishing the connection, you will receive a notification about to proceed for tethering your device.
• In addition, users can right-click on PDANet icon on taskbar and select Connect Internet option.

The connection can also be established via Bluetooth instead of the USB cord, for that user will require to Enable Bluetooth DUN on the android app. and then pair your PC/Laptop via Bluetooth.

The main benefit of Tethering process is that it allows users to enjoy internet over a much wider screen and that too without any extra hardware.