iPhone Hotspot as back-up

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by bronks, Aug 30, 2017.

  1. bronks

    bronks

    Most of you probably know this, but I discovered it by chance.

    Through Spectrum Cable I have 300 Mbps connectivity hardlined into my desktop. Plenty of speed. While internet is down today I used my iPhone with my iPad to get around, using my iPhone for data feed (hotspot). The prompt opens in the phone asking if I wanna wireless/Bluetooth/USB.

    ...well I got to thinking...

    I plugged in the USB phone charger into an open port on the desktop and voila... what do know. It works like a charm. Running a bunch of programs and streaming Netflix for shits and giggles, and not a hiccup.

    Now I'm not suggesting to go cut the hardline, but in a pinch, it's nice to have a solid option. The connection was seamless.

    Running Win10
    HP Pavilion desktop
    Verizon Unlimited (phone data)
    iPhone 6
     
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  2. bronks

    bronks

    Update:

    No glitches this morning during market open with same setup.
    This running IB and Advantage with all associated charts, quote boards, and DOMS.
    I must say I am impressed. Would've never thunkit.

    Speedtest ala Fast.com

    1st pass: 71 Mbps
    2nd pass: 60 Mbps
    3rd pass: 72

    YOUR mileage may vary
     
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  3. You really can use your Iphone or any other device to be setup like Wi-fi spot if that is what you asking for, is that it, correct ? So please do that and let's deal with that completely and totally. Your speed is like higher limit for 802.11n if I am not mistaken.