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What is the meaning of tethering?
What is the meaning of tethering?
Raffaele
Wed Jan 01 2025
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I've heard the term 'tethering' and I'm wondering what it actually means. I've seen people using their phones as a hotspot for other devices to connect to the internet, is that what tethering refers to? Or does it have a broader or different meaning?
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Silvia
Fri Jan 03 2025
Tethering is a process that allows a mobile device to share its Internet connection.
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KatanaSword
Fri Jan 03 2025
This technology is also known as phone-as-modem (PAM).
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Valentino
Fri Jan 03 2025
When tethering, a mobile device can connect with other computers or devices.
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MysticEchoFirefly
Fri Jan 03 2025
The connection can be established over wireless LAN, also known as Wi-Fi.
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Chiara
Thu Jan 02 2025
Alternatively, Bluetooth can be used to connect the mobile device with other devices.
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