Tethering Not Working Well

[dreamtfk]

I have T-Mobile and I keep getting the same IP addresses when tethering. I have to wait sometimes well over an hour to get a new one. I have a HMA subscription but this is a no no according to everyone. Rebooting my modem and running a release renew sequence rarely produces a new IP.

Any suggestions or guidance? I guess there is always the dial up route but I wouldn't even know where to find someone offering that around here!

[Omgoozle]

Have you tried changing the MAC address of your router? There are certain parameters that you need to stick to (I think no letters above E).

[dreamtfk]

Hi thanks for the reply, I am connected directly to my modem.

[Sandy D]

Did you use airplane mode and leave off for 30 seconds and then turn back on?

[Sandy D]

I assume you are using phone tethering?

If so use PDA net.

[dreamtfk]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

Did you use airplane mode and leave off for 30 seconds and then turn back on?

I did not, thank you Sandi!

Originally Posted by Sandy D

I assume you are using phone tethering?

If so use PDA net.

Does it work better than the stock Android tethering? I ask because I do not get charged for tethering.

[GreenBean]

PDA net is a great help.

[john456]

Avoid tmobile for stealth. You rarely get a new ip. I have tmobile and tethering was just a big fail for me.

Invest in a 4g dongle from virgin mobile or verizon.

I have a hidden wifi in my condo powered by Virgin Mobile just for stealth.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by john456

I have a hidden wifi in my condo powered by Virgin Mobile just for stealth.

Hidden = password-protected? Or some other security measure john?