Re: [gentoo-user] Reverse Tethering - How to?

[Helmut Jarausch <jarausch@igpm.rwth-aachen.de>]

On 09/17/2014 11:50:58 AM, J. Roeleveld wrote:
> 
> On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:46:12 AM Helmut Jarausch wrote:
> > On 09/17/2014 11:43:28 AM, J. Roeleveld wrote:
> > > On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:24:36 AM Helmut Jarausch  
> wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > how do I need to configure my Gentoo box to allow for reverse
> > >
> > > tethering
> > >
> > > > from my (rooted) Android phone?
> > > >
> > > > Many thanks for a hint,
> > > > Helmut
> > >
> > > What do you mean with "reverse tethering"?
> > > That your mobile uses the network connection of your Gentoo box,  
> or
> > > your
> > > Gentoo box the network connection of your mobile?
> >
> > My mobile should be able to use the (wired) network connection of my
> > Gentoo box.
> 
> Ok, I assumed that was the case, but wanted to be sure.
> 
> > > Generally, the device sharing the connection needs to play WIFI
> > > Access Point.
> >
> > How to do that on Gentoo?
> 
> If your Gentoo box has a wired connection and a wireless one.
> The wired is currently used and the wireless is not.
> Then you need to get your wireless card to function as an access  
> point.
> (Google for "Gentoo Linux Howto WIFI Access Point" or similar) and  
> you should
> find some information on how to do this.
> 

I should have made it more clear.
My GenToo box doesn't have a wireless card.
I'd like to connect my mobile to the USB port of my Gentoo box and get  
access
to the (wired) network.

Thanks,
Helmut