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USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

AndyJ — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:12:06 GMT

Has anybody tried connecting a Google Wifi or Nest router to an andriod mobile, using USB tethering?

I'm wanting to take advantage of the local 5G signal for my home broadband without having to invest in a $$$ 5G mobile router or contract, instead just using a spare 5G android phone and a cheap USB to ethernet adaptor.

Re: USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

olavrb — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 07:01:24 GMT

As long as you can get internet access in an ethernet cable, it should work. But I don't see how youd get ethernet out of an Android phone + USB tethering. What "USB to ethernet adapter" where you thinking about, do you have an example?

Re: USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

EdwardT — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 01:30:27 GMT

Hi folks,

@olavrb, thanks for the help!

@AndyJ, how's it going with your Google Wifi? Still need our help?

Thanks,

Edward

Re: USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

EdwardT — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 01:41:22 GMT

Hi AndyJ,

It's me again. I wanted to check back in to see if you have other questions and concerns. Feel free to let me know if you do.

Thanks,

Edward

Re: USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

EdwardT — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 02:13:17 GMT

Hi AndyJ,

I'm just checking in to make sure that you've seen our response. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours.

Thanks,

Edward

Re: USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

AndyJ — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 06:51:55 GMT

Thanks both, I need to do some testing to see if it works. Just need to pick up something like this first.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Ethernet-Ultrabook-Chromebook-UE306/dp/B09MFY8799/ref=asc_df_B09MFY8799/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570495468941&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16037961588190114784&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046363&hvtargid=pla-1621029981754&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

Re: USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

olavrb — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:08:12 GMT

That's certainly interesting if it works. 🙂

Re: USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

EdwardT — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:55:30 GMT

Hi AndyJ,

Thanks for the update. Let us know once you got the device and keep us posted with the results.

Thanks,

Edward

Re: USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

EdwardT — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:59:50 GMT

Hi AndyJ,

I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any trouble from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,

Edward

Re: USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

EdwardT — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 01:00:28 GMT

Hi AndyJ,

I'm just checking in to make sure that you've seen our response. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours.

Thanks,

Edward