Tether
Use-Cases (Why would anybody want to do this?)
Remote WLAN Pi access, without touching the customer network
During network commissioning a tethered WLAN Pi can give network equipment an internet connection (Easy Cellular data to Ethernet converter)
You could use the WLAN Pi as a hotspot, but your mobile device can probably already do this! (switching into Hotspot mode would be the easy fast way to achieve this)
Smartphone Users (with a cable)
USB tether your WLAN Pi to your Phone For this you need to use a WLAN Pi host port - USB-C (side) - USB-A (top) <- This port may be more reliable due to power draw
Plug it in
Unlock the iPhone
Wait a moment
Tap 'Trust this device' >Screen shot<
Assuming your cellular plan allows tethering and you have data available your WLAN Pi should now have internet connectivity
Check this by navigating to
Utils > Reachablility
Double check that you do not have an ethernet connection to the internetCheck out
Utils > USB Devices
Tailscale Lab
Tether your WLAN Pi to your phone
Keep your laptop on the hotel WiFi
Reference the remote access lab Can you still successfully ping from WLAN Pi to your laptop?
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