But I'll definitely keep Kong in mind for iOS tethering. If asked for a password on the other device, enter the password shown in Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot on your iPhone. My DIR-860L is still on Kong's support list, but Im afraid to try his latest of 36070 only because the router is working how I want it to. On the other device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then choose your iPhone from the list of available networks. Yep 32170 is a Kong build, and 36079 is not on Kong's list so Id have to assume its BS. How does one know which developer made which build? If/when my router craps out, at least I know I can get an RT-AC68U and use 36000. Now if someone could answer the question why it was removed. I can enable WIFI on the router and test it if you would like. My laptop is RJ45ed into it since Ill be using a docking station. I have not tested WIFI on the router (I even turned it off). It finally did after rebooting the router a few times and disconnecting/reconnecting the iOS device a few times. Connect phone and computer Start the program iTunes on your computer. Remember, you need to set up your phone for internet. You can use your phone to create an internet connection from a laptop or desktop. Use tethering - Apple iPhone 6 Plus iOS 8. The only problem is the first time I plugged in the iOS device to the router, the TRUST question did not appear. iOS 8 iOS 12.0 iOS 11.0 iOS 10.1 iOS 9.0 iOS 8. The 'do you want to trust this computer' question appears on the iPhone/iPad. Allow me to clarify that blogger's site:Ģ) Turn on Hot Spot on iPhone/iPad in settings.ģ) Plug in iPhone/iPad to USB port on router. The instructions on that page are a bit wonky.

But after all that, connecting the iPhone and iPad to the router gives the Trust question almost instantly, and the PC then just needs another 10 or so seconds to have internet.Įibgrad, you are right. And even then it took a few minutes for the router to finally tell the computer this connection has internet the first time. It took maybe 1 or 2 reboots of the router where the iPad and iPhone finally had the Trust this computer question pop up. If anyone knows why the iPhone tethering option was removed, PLEASE do share.Īt first it took a bit of time for the router and iPhone/iPad to recognize each other. So I didnt bother looking for a newer build that does have the iPhone tethering option. I went to the 2017 build as stated in this article: I first tried 06-01-2018-r36079, but it doesnt even have an iPhone tethering option. IPhone 6 Plus MGD22LL/A running iOS 10.3.2 I had to do this since I have an RJ45 device that needs internet access that is not a computer. I am now using an iPad Sprint or an iPhone Sprint as a modem connected to a router.

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