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License: GPL v2
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This app is a SOCKS Proxy Server.
It allows you to connect your laptop to the Internet through the 3G/Edge connection of your iPhone or iPad.
In order for this to work you need to follow few steps (instructions for Mac):
- Step 1: Mac: Start an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network:
- System Preferences → Network → AirPort
- Click on Network Name and select Create Network
- Choose a name for your network (e.g. mywifi) and confirm it with OK and Apply
- Step 2: iPhone: Connect your iPhone to the ad-hoc wifi network:
- Settings → Wi-Fi
- Select your ad-hoc network
- Step 3: iPhone: Start the SOCKS Proxy Server:
- Run this Tethering app on your iPhone
- Press Start
- Step 4: Mac: Configure your Mac to use SOCKS:
- System Preferences → Network → Advanced... → Proxies → SOCKS Proxy
- In the SOCKS Proxy Server field enter the address and port that appear on your iPhone screen
- Press OK and Apply