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supersize
Aug 4, 2009, 11:46 PM
I know I can get free wifi on my iphone at at&t locations like mcdonalds. Is there a way to tether that connection to my macbook? I know you used to be able to spoof any connection into thinking it was an iphone but they killed that quickly. I haven't tried yet it was just a "hmmm I wonder" idea.

Thanks
Jason



guydude193
Aug 4, 2009, 11:48 PM
Um... would it be possible to use your MacBook's Airport card for the McDonald's wifi? Just a guess.. :p

supersize
Aug 4, 2009, 11:51 PM
when you sign on you enter your phone number then they text you a link to connect with. so no you still need to log-in.

guydude193
Aug 4, 2009, 11:53 PM
when you sign on you enter your phone number then they text you a link to connect with. so no you still need to log-in.

Oh...kay? You can still use your MacBook; just use the link's information in your MacBook.

SFStateStudent
Aug 5, 2009, 12:20 AM
If you are able to tether to your iPhone, you should be able to tether using 3G, you don't need WiFi.....:confused:

supersize
Aug 5, 2009, 12:35 AM
I can tether using edge but we don't have 3G where I live.

email68
Aug 5, 2009, 01:06 AM
Go into safari preferences and turn on the developers menu.

In the developers menu choose User Agent > Mobile Safari Iphone.

Then the browser announces itself as an iPhone. I've used it in airports where they only let mobile devices online.

IBradMac
Aug 5, 2009, 01:08 AM
Um... would it be possible to use your MacBook's Airport card for the McDonald's wifi? Just a guess.. :p

No. Well, yeah, unless you want to pay the fee. :p

McDonalds currently offers free wifi for iPhone users. Connect to wifi on the phone then tether it works just fine.

supersize
Aug 5, 2009, 03:08 AM
Thanks ibradmac that's what I wanted to know.