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USB tethering a Google Wifi router to a mobile phone

AndyJ
Community Member

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.

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olavrb
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

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?


I don't work for Google.

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi folks,

 

@olavrb, thanks for the help!

 

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

 

Thanks,

Edward

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

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

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

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

AndyJ
Community Member

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_B09MFY... 

olavrb
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

That's certainly interesting if it works. 🙂


I don't work for Google.

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi AndyJ,

 

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

 

Thanks,

Edward

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

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

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

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