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From: Da Rock <freebsd-questions@herveybayaustralia.com.au>
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On 03/17/11 00:39, Mark Felder wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:48:45 -0500, Da Rock 
> <freebsd-questions@herveybayaustralia.com.au> wrote:
>
>> IF I understand you correctly here, you need to configure the wifi 
>> connection on your phone, and have a wifi access point available. 
>> Else- see above...
>
>
> No, he's referring to wired tethering over USB. This is the preferred 
> way of tethering to your phone because it doesn't drain your battery 
> or start your phone on fire :)
>
> I've not had success with it on FreeBSD but I must admit I haven't put 
> much effort into it.
>
Me either. Another project for me to do in the near future. Although my 
new phone has 2.2 so I have a hotspot now... doesn't help the missus who 
really needs it though :(

As for the OP- we still need clarification.