Survey of Operating Systems
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Chapter 11, Problem 1KTQ
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The “Tethering” is a feature of Android smartphone devices that serves as a cellular modem for an attached device.
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Tethering:
- The Android cellular device has a setting called Tethering for sharing the mobile device internet connection with other connected devices like computer, tablet and laptop.
- Tethering method can be possible in three ways:
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- 1. Bluetooth – it is easy to set up Bluetooth Tethering because it does not require cable like USB Tethering, but only one connection is allowed.
- 2. Wireless LAN – this method is very convenient to set up and easy to connect multiple devices but it drains the device battery life.
- 3. USB cable – Similar to Bluetooth Tethering it also allows one-to-one internet connection but it needs USB cable. The best advantage of using a USB cable is there won’t be a battery life problem.
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