Subj : is local net possible with cellphone?
To : All
From : August Abolins
Date : Tue Mar 30 2021 11:54 pm
Hello Y'all,
Is it possible to configure a cellphone to operate as a local
router and not have to rely on the cell carrier for
interconnectivity?
I don't need the internet for this. I just want a way to
interconnect my two laptops and my Blackberry (BB) so that I can
exchange some files. All I need is for the BB to function as a
switch.
Bluetooth (BT) is not an option, since one of the laptops (my
T60 XP)has a non-functioning BT radio.
Ideally, I'd like to find a way to get files from the T60 XP to
and from the BB directly. A wired USB connection is not
feasible - the BB has a broken USB port.
I am experimenting with BT transfer from the other laptop with
the functioning BT to my BB. But transfer speed for a typical
120MB file is 200KB/sec == 15 minutes! :( Is that normal for
BT?
I could archive the original file down to 30MB (and add
encryption as a side-benefit), but that's an extra step I'd
rather avoid at this time.
The BB has a Thethering function, but it seems to be designed
for linking up another device (either by USB or BT) to the
phone's cell carrier.
I suppose I could rig up an used ancient wifi router and operate
that for this purpose.
