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NetShare iPhone Tethering App Reappears in App Store [Updated]
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Having trouble getting it to connect....
Here's the error message:
"Safari cant open the page http://www.apple.com/. The error was: unknown error (NSURLErrorDomain:-1) Please choose Report Bugs to Apple from the Safari menu, note the error number, and describe what you did before you saw this message."
I can tell by watching NetShare that it's sending the request for the website but it doesn't seem to be receiving anything back.
I've followed all of the instructions multiple times and it just doesn't seem to want to work. Anyone else running into this?
Here's the error message:
"Safari cant open the page http://www.apple.com/. The error was: unknown error (NSURLErrorDomain:-1) Please choose Report Bugs to Apple from the Safari menu, note the error number, and describe what you did before you saw this message."
I can tell by watching NetShare that it's sending the request for the website but it doesn't seem to be receiving anything back.
I've followed all of the instructions multiple times and it just doesn't seem to want to work. Anyone else running into this?
Don't know if it's been said yet but you can search for it using the AppStore on your iPhone and it shows so no direct link required and it's under 10MB so you can download it on the go! 
I'm so happy this is back and even if it only works with Safari that's fine as most everything you can do online now anyway via AIM express of the GMail or chat. I would like Adium, Mail and Safari to work. That would be perfect.
Obviously I just bought it since I'm kind of worried that AT&T is going to have something to say about it for the US users but since I've already bought it I should be able to continue to get updates even if AT&T blocks it in the US :-D
I'm so happy this is back and even if it only works with Safari that's fine as most everything you can do online now anyway via AIM express of the GMail or chat. I would like Adium, Mail and Safari to work. That would be perfect.
Obviously I just bought it since I'm kind of worried that AT&T is going to have something to say about it for the US users but since I've already bought it I should be able to continue to get updates even if AT&T blocks it in the US :-D
ditto.
but playing WoW over the iPhone's 3G connection is one of those things that is EASY to detect and therefore dangerous until we have an official stance from AT&T.
in addition, WoW doesn't support proxies out of the box, it's going to take some reworking to get on WoW unless you want to pay for something like Proxifier.
Instructions for PC Coming Soon
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NetShare
Product Version
Version 1.0
Operating System
Vista Ultimate
Problem Description
I need setup instructions for Windows Vista Ultimate with the latest service packs.
I'm running an AT&T (2Wire 2701-HG8) Wireless Access Point Router.
I have purchased NetShare from the App Store in iTunes. The program seems to have instructions in the App for setting it up on a Mac but NOT on Windows.
THIS WAS THEIR REPLY:
Detailed instructions are coming soon, just know that in most cases all you need is to configure it as a SOCKS 5 proxy on the computer or web browser.
[FONT="]On 1 Aug 2008, at 20:25[/FONT]
Message sent to NullRiver:
Inquiry
Other Product
NetShare
Product Version
Version 1.0
Operating System
Vista Ultimate
Problem Description
I need setup instructions for Windows Vista Ultimate with the latest service packs.
I'm running an AT&T (2Wire 2701-HG8) Wireless Access Point Router.
I have purchased NetShare from the App Store in iTunes. The program seems to have instructions in the App for setting it up on a Mac but NOT on Windows.
THIS WAS THEIR REPLY:
Detailed instructions are coming soon, just know that in most cases all you need is to configure it as a SOCKS 5 proxy on the computer or web browser.
[FONT="]On 1 Aug 2008, at 20:25[/FONT]
If you truly believe the data access is unlimited, then why the quotes? I honestly think that the 5GB cap applies, it's just that most people won't hit it. For marketing purposes, Apple and AT&T call it "unlimited" (emphasis on the quotes). And if it isn't a hard cap at 5GB, then certainly, a "network abuse" clause applies, and the quotes there are to signify that it's vague enough to mean whatever AT&T wants it to mean.
Well, if the "unlimited" data is subject to some restrictions, i.e.: a cap or "network abuse" policy, then AT&T can charge you if it's the former or cancel your service if it's the latter.
In any case, I think I will let everyone else find out AT&T's definition of "unlimited".
Step 1: Create a wireless network.
Step 2: Join the wireless network on your iPhone.
Step 3: Start up the NetShare app (it shows you your IP).
Step 4: Put the iPhone's IP in as a SOCKS5 proxy for your OS or program.
Done.
So, basically, you avoid having to run the command line to start up the proxy server, and you avoid having to track down your IP.
Umm... forget radio. How about Youtube?! Thats Apple's own application. Do all iPhone's come loaded with the software needed to nullify your contract. Man... this makes me feel like they could **** you over at anytime. They have every clause in the book.
Yep, as with all their other smart phones, ponying up the $30 for the tethering option is "on your honor" as they don't stop anyone from tethering. I've got tons of friends that do it and not a single one of them pays for it because they don't do it a daily basis - it's just when they are out of town or at an airport or something.
And yeah, there's no way you wouldn't get your money back AND lose the app. It's one or the other. If there's no refund then you just don't get updates and you're stuck w/ the current app. If there is a refund then they'll probably find a way to take it off your computer. However - I find it VERY unlikely that Apple has enough control in iTunes to delete programs and considering their approach to ring tones (we know it's insanely easy but we're going to offer a "pay way" so AT&T is happy) I'd doubt they'd say anything other than "If you use this please be aware of your cell phone providers restrictions regarding the tethering of your iPhone."
posting via tether.
this made my day. i missed the download by like 5 minutes last night.
let's just hope the big T doesn't come around and rain on our parade.
this made my day. i missed the download by like 5 minutes last night.
let's just hope the big T doesn't come around and rain on our parade.
I spent about a half hour working with this to very little avail. For the first 20 minutes I got nothing. Then, for some reason, it started working. Unfortunately, it couldn't connect to the Macrumors forums. Granted, I am at work and only had 2 bars, but it wasn't even trying to load. Im on a macbook pro and an iphone 3g. I'm about to leave and I'll try it when i get to my car.
Interestingly, if you read the other prohibited items they include VoIP, streaming video, music, or games, as well as tethering. VoIP already exists on the iPhone, at launch even. Of course streaming audio in the form of Pandora, Last.fm, AOL Radio, etc. Streaming video as well. It appears apps on the store have been breaking the rules for awhile. Why not tethering than.
Hah... oops. That is the developer from the previous story. I corrected the link.
arn
After a couple tries due to some confusion I got it working and all I have to say is that this will be extremely valuable to a lot of people. Over EDGE it was decently fast. Macrumors at least was speedy by EDGE standards. Anyone who is wondering wether they should buy it or not. Buy it it makes your iPhone even more useful! I hope no AT&T assassins show up at my place tonight.
I did a bandwidth test using Rogers Edge network in Canada. Got a download speed of 131 kbps.
Cheers.
Cheers.
or chatting at any reasonable speed or, for that matter, posting on here without having to type it out on your iPhone. I love the iPhone keyboard and everything but let's just be honest here - it's not even close to typing with a real keyboard...
Because it's not really tethering. It's not routing you onto the net. It's just a proxy app on the iphone doing the data transfer. It's legit.
One thing that might be better about jailbreak, is the jailbreak method can run in the background whereas I think the NetSnare will only work while the program is on.
Also, I noticed that when my phone went to "sleep" using the jailbreak version that the access stopped. I'm sure this would be true for NetShare, too. You just have to keep waking it up. It would be nice if it worked while the screen was off.
PSCOBLE, what was your confusion. I am still confused why sometimes it loads a forum page and sometimes it times out? Very confusing!
I agree, it will be nice to have when you need the internet and don't have it where ever you are.
now im confused. i read the contract many times but never connected the dots that the iphone by its very nature is breaking the contract of the iphone
so it seems if one is broken and att allows it (such as youtube) you could make the case that you could tether correct?
Got it!
This is the very first App I have payed for!
Tried (the 90% crappy) free stuff but this seams like it may actually be useful in an "emergency".
I was sorry I missed getting it this morning, so I thought better grab it, in case it disappears again.
I travel a lot and want this as an emergency back-up in case I can't find a Starbucks Wifi or something.
This is the very first App I have payed for!
Tried (the 90% crappy) free stuff but this seams like it may actually be useful in an "emergency".
I was sorry I missed getting it this morning, so I thought better grab it, in case it disappears again.
I travel a lot and want this as an emergency back-up in case I can't find a Starbucks Wifi or something.