Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Yeah, alpha and i have been chatting a little about it in pms. AFAIK, there's something up with 3.2 not cleaning up properly after the first connect, so that future BT connections don't set the ip properly... I haven't heard anything about a fix yet.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

My eee pad transformer upgraded to 3.2 worked. I got a connection.

Is there a way to get it to work with a vpnc connection on n900? Then I could connect to my office with my pad.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

A VPN is about making a particular device look like it's on the target network, so I'm not sure you really want your n900 doping anything special if the point is getting your tab on the corporate network. The n900 is just providing your internet connection while you are on the road, much like your broadband connection at home would provide your corporate laptop an internet connection from home. Rather than modify your n900 connection at all, make the tablet do what you want it to do: go into settings > wireless & networks > VPN settings on your tablet and add your corporate VPN settings in there.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Motorola Xoom. Another success story, probably due to your diligence in helping others on the forum here. Cheers.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

There is vpnc and vpnc-gui for N900 to connect to a CISCO VPN server, but that is not you are looking for.

First, you need to install a CISCO VPN client for Android (AnyConnect?) in eee pad transformer, install the cert. (if any), connect your eee pad transformer to internet via N900's bluetooth PAN then use that VPN client in transformer.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

is there any wayi can use my pc internet to copnnect to N900..i mean reverse usb tethering?

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Yes, as long as the PAN is established they are on the same network, just like computers in the same LAN.

All you have to do is to point the default gateway of N900 to PC, while the PC routes to internet.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Hi
I am not a N900 user, but i really like to get this function to work, between my Iconia A500 which runs honycomb 3.2 and my Iphone.
The Asus transformer ROM and Xoom ROM has this option built in already, but Iconia Rom does not,
Has anyone tried to use this script on a tablet?
can someone please help me? i have looked for something like this for ever and cant find something that works, and i hate to use WIFI connection, it drains battery on both the tablet and Iphone.

Thank you

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

From the user guide it said A500 only support bluetooth headset. That really surprise me, as I'm really want to get an A100, now I may reconsider other options.

You might consider rooting A500 with Gingerbreak which is known to have a working bluetooth-PAN profile, but then you'd break your honeycomb.

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I am running 3.2 and already have it rooted!
Ginger break no longer works with new 3.2 update released, but the Rom released by developer is was already rooted.
I can pair it to my iPhone just fine, but under the profile i don't have a profile to connect for internet, i have been trying to see if there is a way to take that profile from xoom ROM and import it, but i cant figure out where in the ROM to look.

This option was there with the transformer ROM that was released for iconia, but other stuff in the ROM was buggy , so i installed the official acer ROM.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

can you explain a bit more on how to use my pc internet?

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

I bought an A500 for an in-law of mine several weeks ago and can confirm that the tethering option doesn't show up using the stock rom. Unfortunately, my in-law doesn't live close by, so I haven't had a chance to play with the A500 much either to see if there's a work-around.

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For reference (will move this to a wiki somewhere if it grows large and/or useful enough):

Tablets with working Bluetooth PAN tethering out-of-the-box:
- Motorola Xoom WiFi (running stock 3.1 & 3.2 but buggy in 3.2--requiring reboots between tethers)
- Asus Transformer (running stock 3.1)
- Galaxy Tab 10.1 (running stock 3.1 with and without TouchWiz update)

Tablets without working Bluetooth PAN tethering out-of-the-box:
- Galaxy Tab (running stock rom--2.3.3?)
- Acer Iconia Tab A500 (running stock 3.1 nor 3.2)

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

@Trisha - I'm sure 9k will point you in the right direction. However, I'm a little curious as to why you'd want to do this unless you don't have a data plan, don't have a wifi connection at home, and want to install and/or update software on your n900.

If that's the case though, I'd recommend just biting the bullet and getting a wifi router. They are cheap and don't really fall out of date very quickly. It's a good investment that'll let you use your n900 around the house, keeping you untethered to your computer if you don't need the extra functionality it provides.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Jschan

Let me know if you find out how to get it to work.
it would be great to have this option.
Thanks

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

I cannot give you further instruction on Windows side as I'm not that familiar with Windows networking, especially when it cannot be detailed as straight forward as in Linux.

However, I could give you some instructions when the peer side is also Linux, and tell you how to modify my script for the purpose.

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I tried to connect to my HP Touchpad but no joy, both devices paired ok after follwing the instructions on this thread and for HP TP side following the instructions below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aGSVvDSFA8

HP TP suggested no Internet connection while trying to browse, any help greatly appreaciated.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Actually, I could place a phone call using instructions on the youtube video, not sure if I can do a web browsing, I will post question back to precentral

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Can you open a xterminal in your TP and show me the outputs of ifconfig and route?

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

I have attached images, sorry, couldnt find better ways of copying from novaterm.

This is normal output, i.e., not while trying to tether.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

I have not looked at the video, but I found the following problems from the screenshot you have captured:

1) There isn't bnep* interface created, that means PAN is not established. Your TP must create the bnep* interface when PAN is established, otherwise there wouldn't have any connection between TP and N900. Please take a look into it, as you must make sure your TP has PAN.

2) It makes sense when the bnep* was not created, there wouldn't have any routing between them. However, I also found in the routing table that the default routing is pointing to eth0, what is it? (WiFi or your local area network?) Note that you can't have two default routing, if you choose to tether to N900.

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Thanks for your prompt response 9000.

I have tried with the PAN running and connecting to n900 but there was no bnep* still, I will actually try to start it as follows, not sure if it works but will try and post back

dhclient bnep0

eth0 is for LAN, i try with this closed.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

NP, I'm glad to help.

First of all you must make sure TP can establish PAN. N900 is a rare beast that can do that with minimum effort, but it might be different in other platform. You must first figure it out how PAN can be established in TP, not by some GUI click-and-drag, may be it needs to run some process like pand. You must figure it out yourself by searching and asking in TP's forums.

After that, things would be much easier.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

There is no PAN/DUN support on TP it seems from forums and I would not how to get one. Anyways thanks for your response again.

There is an application that was primarily built for pre handsets to act as hotspot and it allows to chose from PAN Tethering Eneble or disable therefore I was thinking that it will be possible.

Also, some wiki page suggested that they are working on porting Bluez to HP TP, I will wait till that happens :)

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Hi there,

My situation is the following:

I want to tether my Dell Streak 7 with Android Honeycomb to my N900 over bluetooth. To use my N900 as modem.
But I have the problem that i can't see a profile like "use for Internet Access" at bluetooth entry for my N900. It works perfect with a stupid Sony Erricsson K800i to have internet on the Dell.
With an Archos 32 internet tablet with Android 2.2 the n900 will be seen and works perfectly.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

I read somewhere that you might have to run "ifconfig bnep0 down" and "dhcpcd bnep0" in the terminal for Streak 7. Similarly for Toshiba Thrive. You may work in this direction.

It's amazing to know that Archos 32 works with my PAN script anyway. Thanks for your information.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

is it possible to use the desktop pc internet (which is connected by broadband) in my N900 in any way? i dont hav a router.just want to try it. aany help guys?

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Yes, but you must find out how to share the internet on your PC first (establish internet routing), which you must work it out yourself. I will show you how to modify my script to use your PC's internet then.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

like i can establish internet routing in my pc without having a router or any adaptor? ok i will try to find out that one.just correct me if i am wrng. -- i will find out how to share my pc internet without adaptor or router? if i can find that one.then the problem is solved. y is the script needed then?

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

As long as your PC can route internet traffic, you don't need my script when they are in the same PAN (as in same LAN). All you have to do is to set the default routing in N900. I thought I could automate this process by modification my script, but you could just do it manually.

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First of all for the archos32 I do not need any script. It works with the application bluetooth dial up networkingon the n900.
If I do "ifconfig bnep0 down" the answer is "error: SIOCGFFLAGS (No such device) " and the installed ifconfig can't list all the devices

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

no i dont hav a router. if i had one then i would easily created a ad hoc network. i hav a simple desktop with windows xp installed and a broadband line via a cable. no usb hub or router. so how to share the internet? ithink i will need ur script. u just guide me.what should i do at first? i am wondering weder its possible with nokia pc suite. nyz waiting fr ur reply

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

You can setup Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP. You may search "Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP" in microsoft.com for details. For Windows' networking, I'm afraid that is just as much I could help you here.

Things could be easier for me to guide you out if your are using a Linux. Not because I'm more familiar with Linux, but I can help you with pure CLI commands.

Get back here once you have successfully setup up an internet gateway in your Windows XP. I'll show you how to manually setting default routing in N900 such that it could share your PC's internet traffic.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Thanks for your help with trying some things I've got it working.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

In this case archos 32 uses DUN instead of PAN. The error you got might imply there wasn't a PAN profile existed in your implementation.

BTW, have you got it working by some other means?

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

This script, for whatever reason, wasn't working effectively for me and my iPad when I tried - and I wanted something that required less intervention. So I took bits of it (notably, the whole setting-up-dnsmasq bit for DHCP) and shoehorned it into a method described here: http://hacker.klever.net/n/2011/06/0...n#.T1ew6-XipJa. It works beautifully for me.

The advantage of this method is that there is no script that has to be run at any time. It Just Works Automatically, whether my n900 is connected via 3G or WiFi (that's 'cause the iptables setup is very subtly different, going by subnets rather than interface; it could probably be adapted to the OP's script as well).

The disadvantages are twofold:
1) pc-connectivity-manager potentially conflicts with this method (it occasionally likes to modify one of the files in question by itself), so if you're using it for other purposes then this won't work for you, and
2) it requires modifying system files and so a typo can potentially screw up your system. If you're at all worried about possible screwups along the way, I'd suggest sticking to the script in the OP.

There might be a way to make this work with pc-connectivity-manager (if it can be used to make the necessary changes to /etc/network/interfaces itself). I leave this as an exercise for the reader, as I have no interest in messing with that package again. :D


Quick and dirty steps follow...

Preqs needed: rootsh, Kernel-Power, iptables. pc-connectivity-manager should NOT be installed!

FIRST: As root, modify the file "/etc/network/interfaces". Make a backup copy first! By default, it'll look something like this:
There may be more in the file; don't be alarmed. The thing to watch out for is whether or not a "bnep0" appears anywhere in the file - so long as "bnep0" isn't in there yet, there's no worries. (It shouldn't appear, but if you've used pc-connectivity-manager and it's still installed then this problem has a good chance of showing up, in which case this will not work and you might not be able to use this method.)

You need to add the following section to the bottom of the file:
SECOND: As root, create a new file, "/etc/udev/rules.d/50-bnep.rules". The contents should be as follows:
THIRD: Pair your n900 and PC (or iPad, or any other such device).

FOURTH: Enjoy!

Hopefully this will work for all y'all as well as it did for me. ;)

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Thank you very much Viqsi for taking your valuable effort in making others life better. (Even though I have iPad I have never ever attempted to try my own script with it ^^)

I figured recently many devices, such as Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, has bluetooth tetherng capability built in. Mobile makers seem to realize customers' needs, and advantages, for tethering with bluetooth.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Viqsi's post above worked perfectly for me. Very easy. I've tried a few times in the past using info in the first post and haven't been able to get it to work. Thank you Viqsi!!!

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Tried the instructions, and thus far with my tab 7.0 plus i can get it pair, even tether ... just no magic.

Its been a rough set of hours trying to get the n900 to tether at all and it saddens me that such an open device has to be so damned hard to setup. My g2 with any custom rom on it tethers in less than a few minutes. Yet the n900 barely [ad-hoc only] tethers wifi and bluetooth is a hit or miss nightmare of configs and options. Was trying to get some new use out of an old device but after nearly six hours of fiddling with it i am pretty sure its going back to the box of exhibits. Seems the G2 won again ... if there comes a time when effective and easy tethering becomes an option i will revisit the device. Thanks for the efforrs put forth though on all parts.

Re: [HOWTO] N900 Bluetooth-PAN Tethering (N900 supplies Internet Access for PC)
 

Got it working after a little more [and a few more hours], by combining the efforts of both guys 9000 and Viqsi.

Edited the 192.168.100.# to match the scripts 192.168.3.#'s for one, installed bluetooth-dun for two and ran the script. It found and updated messages after that. Going to fiddle now and see it the scripts still needed.

Script's needed still [at least with my foolish med-lings :) ], made one for wifi and one for gprs [wifi for testing while keeping ssh up running]. Cool beans now, setup desktop shortcuts for the two types and all is gravy so far :). Thanks guys for the information.

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Just wanted to tell you it works with my SGT 7.7, and I'm glad to see that you have resolved it already. ^^