What are the steps to use iPhone 3G Internet tethering via USB on Ubuntu 10.04?
What software do I need to install on Ubuntu for this? The phone is detected and I am able to play its songs in Ubuntu, also the tethering works fine on Windows OS.
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What are the steps to use iPhone 3G Internet tethering via USB on Ubuntu 10.04?
What software do I need to install on Ubuntu for this? The phone is detected and I am able to play its songs in Ubuntu, also the tethering works fine on Windows OS.
Best Answer
I had written a post long ago on this, writing it here as well.
Get the source from Diego’s git repository. If you don’t have git installed, open the terminal and type:
Once git is installed, get the source for the drivers
The output should be something like
Now, compile the pairing program.
You should get an output like:
Next, type:
You should get an output like:
Compile the Kernel driver:
You should get an output like:
The kernel module is ready. Now load the module.
Now connect the iPhone. The iPhone should get detected, as shown in the picture.
To confirm that the USB Ethernet driver is in use, open the terminal and type
You should get an output like:
Switch on tethering.
To confirm that we have indeed connected using iPhone let’s have a look at Network Manager connections: