IPhone Share Internet - Revision history

Ivc at 18:13, 14 July 2009

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	It's possible to share the EDGE connection on the iPhone using the Wifi connection as a tunnel.		It's possible to share the EDGE connection on the iPhone using the Wifi connection as a tunnel.

	'''Update 2009-07-14:''' It's now easier to either use the official Apple tethering provided in the v3.0 software or the Cydia application called PdaNet. As for PdaNet the ''Setup Ad-Hoc Network'' section below is still valid.		'''Update 2009-07-14:''' It's now easier to either use the official Apple '''tethering''' provided in the v3.0 software (only for 3G/3GS models) or the Cydia application called '''PdaNet'''. As for PdaNet the ''Setup Ad-Hoc Network'' section below is still valid.

	== Setup Ad-Hoc Network ==		== Setup Ad-Hoc Network ==

Ivc at 18:13, 14 July 2009

2009-07-14T18:13:13Z

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	It's possible to share the EDGE connection on the iPhone using the Wifi connection as a tunnel.		It's possible to share the EDGE connection on the iPhone using the Wifi connection as a tunnel.

			'''Update 2009-07-14:''' It's now easier to either use the official Apple tethering provided in the v3.0 software or the Cydia application called PdaNet. As for PdaNet the ''Setup Ad-Hoc Network'' section below is still valid.

	== Setup Ad-Hoc Network ==		== Setup Ad-Hoc Network ==

Ivc: /* Revert Settings */

2008-03-27T02:54:04Z

Revert Settings

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	When you want to connect to a regular wireless access point, in the wireless network properties, set ''Advanced'' to ''Any available network'' and the TCP/IP settings to ''Obtain an IP address automatically''.		When you want to connect to a regular wireless access point, in the wireless network properties, set ''Advanced'' to ''Any available network'' and the TCP/IP settings to ''Obtain an IP address automatically''.

	On the iPhone, just select the network you wan to join ~~and~~ stop the BIND server.		On the iPhone, just select the network you wan to join, stop the BIND server, and set the Auto-lock.

	== References ==		== References ==
	* [http://lifehacker.com/software/feature/use-your-iphones-internet-connection-on-your-laptop-327066.php Use Your iPhone's Internet Connection On Your Laptop]		* [http://lifehacker.com/software/feature/use-your-iphones-internet-connection-on-your-laptop-327066.php Use Your iPhone's Internet Connection On Your Laptop]
	* [http://thinkhole.org/wp/2006/05/10/howto-secure-firefox-and-im-with-putty/ HOWTO: Secure Firefox and IM with PuTTY]		* [http://thinkhole.org/wp/2006/05/10/howto-secure-firefox-and-im-with-putty/ HOWTO: Secure Firefox and IM with PuTTY]
	* [http://www.iphoneatlas.com/2008/02/18/better-iphone-tethering/ Better iPhone tethering]		* [http://www.iphoneatlas.com/2008/02/18/better-iphone-tethering/ Better iPhone tethering]

Ivc: /* Configure iPhone */

2008-03-27T02:51:31Z

Configure iPhone

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	* [http://beta.ivancover.com/eee/Bind_app.zip Download BIND for iPhone] ([http://beta.ivancover.com/eee/bind-9.4.2_arm-apple-darwin.tar.gz original tarball])		* [http://beta.ivancover.com/eee/Bind_app.zip Download BIND for iPhone] ([http://beta.ivancover.com/eee/bind-9.4.2_arm-apple-darwin.tar.gz original tarball])

	Extract the Bind.app directory to /Applications, and make the ''named'' binary executable and set the SUID bit, ''chmod +xs named''. Also, make ''FrontEnd.sh'' executable.		Extract the Bind.app directory to /Applications, and make the ''named'' binary executable and set the SUID bit, ''chmod +xs named''. Also, make ''FrontEnd.sh'' executable. Reload SpringBoard to load the new app, ''killall SpringBoard''.

	Start the BIND server ''after'' the tunnel is active, otherwise the ''named'' daemon will refuse incoming queries because the new tunnel interface is unknown. Always stop and start the BIND server if the networks settings has changed.		Start the BIND server ''after'' the tunnel is active, otherwise the ''named'' daemon will refuse incoming queries because the new tunnel interface is unknown. Always stop and start the BIND server if the networks settings has changed.

Ivc: /* Configure iPhone */

2008-03-27T02:50:10Z

Configure iPhone

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	Next, SOCKS does not allow DNS look ups and the iPhone has to act as a relay or forwarder for DNS queries. I've put together an iPhone applications to easily start and stop a BIND name server.		Next, SOCKS does not allow DNS look ups and the iPhone has to act as a relay or forwarder for DNS queries. I've put together an iPhone applications to easily start and stop a BIND name server.

	* [http://beta.ivancover.com/eee/~~bind_app~~.zip Download BIND for iPhone]		* [http://beta.ivancover.com/eee/Bind_app.zip Download BIND for iPhone] ([http://beta.ivancover.com/eee/bind-9.4.2_arm-apple-darwin.tar.gz original tarball])

	Extract the Bind.app directory to /Applications, and make the ''named'' binary executable and set the SUID bit, ''chmod +xs named''. Also, make ''FrontEnd.sh'' executable.		Extract the Bind.app directory to /Applications, and make the ''named'' binary executable and set the SUID bit, ''chmod +xs named''. Also, make ''FrontEnd.sh'' executable.

Ivc: /* Configure Applications */

2008-03-27T02:44:07Z

Configure Applications

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	Use the port set as ''Source Port'' in PuTTy, e.g. 9999, in the port field.		Use the port set as ''Source Port'' in PuTTy, e.g. 9999, in the port field.

	[[Image:Iphone share firefox options.png]]		[[Image:Iphone share firefox options.png\|310px]]

	A SOCKS trick for Firefox is to set '''network.proxy.socks_remote_dns''' to '''true''' to do the DNS resolving over the SOCKS tunnel and not regular TCP/IP connection. In the address bar, enter ''about:config''. Then in the filter bar enter ''socks_remote_dns'' and double click the preference to change ''false'' to ''true. Re-open Firefox. If you get ''unable to connect'' messages, try to set the setting to ''false'' and start the BIND name server on the iPhone.		A SOCKS trick for Firefox is to set '''network.proxy.socks_remote_dns''' to '''true''' to do the DNS resolving over the SOCKS tunnel and not regular TCP/IP connection. In the address bar, enter ''about:config''. Then in the filter bar enter ''socks_remote_dns'' and double click the preference to change ''false'' to ''true. Re-open Firefox. If you get ''unable to connect'' messages, try to set the setting to ''false'' and start the BIND name server on the iPhone.

Ivc: /* PuTTY Tunnel */

2008-03-27T02:43:39Z

PuTTY Tunnel

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	If you see a ''#'' character and get a command-line, everything is good.		If you see a ''#'' character and get a command-line, everything is good.

	[[Image:Iphone share putty loggedin.png]]		[[Image:Iphone share putty loggedin.png\|500px]]

	== Configure Applications ==		== Configure Applications ==

Ivc: /* PuTTY Tunnel */

2008-03-27T02:43:14Z

PuTTY Tunnel

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	Open a new session and type the IP address from the iPhone in the ''Host Name (or IP address)''-field.		Open a new session and type the IP address from the iPhone in the ''Host Name (or IP address)''-field.

	[[Image:Iphone share putty newsession.png]]		[[Image:Iphone share putty newsession.png\|342px]]

	Next, go to the ''Connections'', ''SSH'', and ''Tunnels'' screen. Add a new forwarded port, first select ''Dynamic'' destination, and then enter a random port number in the ''Source Port''-field, e.g. 9999, leave ''Destination''-field empty, and click ''Add'' to add the new entry to the list.		Next, go to the ''Connections'', ''SSH'', and ''Tunnels'' screen. Add a new forwarded port, first select ''Dynamic'' destination, and then enter a random port number in the ''Source Port''-field, e.g. 9999, leave ''Destination''-field empty, and click ''Add'' to add the new entry to the list.

	[[Image:Iphone share putty tunnel.png]]		[[Image:Iphone share putty tunnel.png\|342px]]

	Now, before clicking ''Open'', save the session in the ''Sessions'' screen. Enter a name and press ''Save''. The next time, just select the saved session to bring up the tunnel.		Now, before clicking ''Open'', save the session in the ''Sessions'' screen. Enter a name and press ''Save''. The next time, just select the saved session to bring up the tunnel.

Ivc: /* Configure iPhone */

2008-03-27T02:42:39Z

Configure iPhone

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	To connect to the ad-hoc network, go to ''Settings'' and ''Wi-Fi'', wait a moment for the scan to complete, and select the new ad-hoc network, e.g ''iPhonePipe''		To connect to the ad-hoc network, go to ''Settings'' and ''Wi-Fi'', wait a moment for the scan to complete, and select the new ad-hoc network, e.g ''iPhonePipe''

	[[Image:Iphone share iphone wifi.png]]		[[Image:Iphone share iphone wifi.png\|240px]]

	Once the iPhone is connected with a check next to the name, touch the blue arrow to find the pseudo IP address for the iPhone connection. It's recommended to set a static IP address to avoid clutter later, see next paragraph.		Once the iPhone is connected with a check next to the name, touch the blue arrow to find the pseudo IP address for the iPhone connection. It's recommended to set a static IP address to avoid clutter later, see next paragraph.

	[[Image:Iphone share iphone wifi ipaddress.png]]		[[Image:Iphone share iphone wifi ipaddress.png\|240px]]

	Alternatively, set a static IP address to skip all the refresh and wait for the pseudo DHCP IP to be set.		Alternatively, set a static IP address to skip all the refresh and wait for the pseudo DHCP IP to be set.

	[[Image:Iphone share iphone wifi ipaddress static.png]]		[[Image:Iphone share iphone wifi ipaddress static.png\|240px]]

	Next, SOCKS does not allow DNS look ups and the iPhone has to act as a relay or forwarder for DNS queries. I've put together an iPhone applications to easily start and stop a BIND name server.		Next, SOCKS does not allow DNS look ups and the iPhone has to act as a relay or forwarder for DNS queries. I've put together an iPhone applications to easily start and stop a BIND name server.

Ivc: /* Configure iPhone */

2008-03-27T02:41:49Z

Configure iPhone

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	To keep the iPhone from dropping the Wifi ad-hoc connection, disable ''Auto-lock'' under ''Settings'', ''General'', ''Auto-lock'', and set it to ''Never''.		To keep the iPhone from dropping the Wifi ad-hoc connection, disable ''Auto-lock'' under ''Settings'', ''General'', ''Auto-lock'', and set it to ''Never''.

	[[Image:Iphone share iphone autolock.png]]		[[Image:Iphone share iphone autolock.png\|240px]]

	To connect to the ad-hoc network, go to ''Settings'' and ''Wi-Fi'', wait a moment for the scan to complete, and select the new ad-hoc network, e.g ''iPhonePipe''		To connect to the ad-hoc network, go to ''Settings'' and ''Wi-Fi'', wait a moment for the scan to complete, and select the new ad-hoc network, e.g ''iPhonePipe''