iPhone Applications for Tethering
- NetShare uses a proxy to access the Internet. Through tethering, your computer sends NetShare a request, it retrieves the info from the Internet, then sends the information back to your computer. To set up this app, you need to add a wireless connection on your PC, using the ad hoc network setting. This connects the iPhone directly to your computer instead of an access point. NetShare might resurface someday on the App Store, or you may find it in a torrent online.
- PdaNet is available for the iPhone and Android phones. It supports both wireless tethering and USB-mode tethering for Windows and Mac users. It can be found through the Cydia app, only after first jailbreaking your phone. Jailbreaking opens up access to options such as 3rd-party apps and themes. At the time of publication, PdaNet supports all iPhones versions up to iOS 4.3.
- Handy Light is a simple app that was first introduced to the App Store as a flashlight. It brightened the screen, and you could choose from multiple colors. Once purchased, a hidden feature was discovered that enabled tethering. The setup is similar to NetShare; change your wireless settings to include an ad hoc connection and then tap the 3 flashlight colors in order: "Blue," "Yellow" and "Red." Finally, tap the upper-right corner of the app and Internet sharing turns on. Handy Light was also removed from the App Store but could be available through file sharing.
- MiWi 4.0 works with all "i" devices and must be installed through Cydia on a jailbroken device. It includes WEP security to stop unauthorized use of your connection. The Network Name is broadcast automatically, so creating an ad hoc is not necessary. Bandwidth is monitored on the lock screen so you can keep track of your data usage. The initial download comes with a 3-day trial; afterwards, you must purchase to continue using the app.