Access Internet From Mobile Using Computers Internet Connection
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Update: Official site of gnubox is down from more than 3 months now. So all links now point to wayback archive pages. I have uploaded few gnubox versions I found here. If you get more, please mail them to rahul@devilsworkshop.org (October 14, 2008)
Yes, you read it right. I am not talking about using mobile to access internet on your PC. Its the opposite I am demonstrating here. So you will be able to use FREE internet on mobile. Of course, you may need to pay for internet service you use already on PC.
Now as with most mobile hacks, this is limited to symbian mobiles which includes almost all Nokia Series60 and Many Sony Ericsson phones.
Why do I need this?
Yep. I felt the same long time back and also left the idea, but our reader Manish wanted to know this. And now I am done with this I am finding this quite useful. I need internet on mobile only to update themes, games and other stuff. Downloading themes, softwares and other stuff on PC and then sending them to mobile is one option but I always find its tedious.
This one is really better as its FREE and speed is much better than what GPRS ever offered!
How it will work?
We normally connect PC and Mobile for file transfer and data synchronization. One step ahead, we use GPRS on mobile to connect internet on PC side. All these means, two devices can connect to each other and share Internet. Only remaining possibility left to check was, can mobile dial/use/access internet on PC?
And here is the solution which will work for sure but may need some efforts…
Requirements…
- A PC with internet connection. OS does not matter. Also it doesn’t matter how you connect to internet from PC.
- A symbian handset with GnuBox - a free and open-source tool which will do thing on your handset.
- mRouter to do things on PC side. Its optional but can save your lots of time. You can manually handle
Now first requirement is obvious, lets take care of the remaining too…
Preparing PC side…
#using mRouter (Windows only)
Windows user can download mRouter. Then install it on your PC and restart the machine.
Next you need to configure mRouter which is quick & easy. Tam Hanna explained it very well here.
#without mRouter
Now all major OS have internet connection sharing feature.
On windows, you need to add a new modem and attach it to COM port which is used fro Mobile-PC communication. As an example check this article for details on how to do it on Windows, Symbian Mobile & Bluetooth channel combo.
Covering all details of other OS is not possible here. Check tutorials section below for a matching reference.
Preparing Mobile side using GnuBox…
Download GnuBox version for your handset models.
GnuBox have a dedicated page here. Do not forget to check it, as it have
For particular instructions for your handset, OS combo, check tutorials from following section.
Tutorials & References…
Official GnuBox page covers most of the details but its not enough for many users. So here is the list of tutorials & references which may help you…
#Windows
- Nokia 6620/6670/6260/7610/3230/6630/80/81/N70/N90. Widcomm or Bluesoleil bluetooth drivers. With Screenshots
- Using mRouter with palmtop
- GnuBox, Nokia 3230, mRouter & windows [pdf format]
#Linux
- GnuBox, Nokia 6630 and Gentoo Linux
- Nokia 6600 and Linux over Bluetooth
- Linux with the Sony-Ericsson P800
#Mac
- Share a Internet connection with a Nokia 6600 via MacOS and bluetooth
- GnuBox, Nokia 7650/6600 & ALL OS
- Share internet and TCP/IP services over Bluetooth
#Misc
- If you need to sign GnuBox sis file, check this
- Internet sharing methods for GnuBox
- Official Troubleshooting
#Videos
You can find many vidoes dedicated for gnubox on YouTube. Watch one which best suits for your task. 
Thats it. I know it sounds a lot of work! But its worth it… 
I have done this on Nokia N70 and using mRouter on Windows XP machine. So I am quite sure it will work. Still if you stuck somewhere feel free to comment…
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Use the link to sign software online
https://www.symbiansigned.com/app/page/public/openSignedOnline.do
uffff i really want(ed) to use this internet on my phone… but its so so so hectic ! and still i have not succeeded in getting this
my bluesoleil bt stack giving me problems my pc getting hanged when i try to use it 
ufff … dont know what happened suddenly to my bt … but it started behaving wierd after i make new advanced network connection and attached BT com port to it …grrrrr… dont know when will it work for me 
…i have all… bt stack,, bt driver cd came with stack,, its bluesoleil very troublesome…. then i got m router …grrrrr its not easy to use… then i got gnu box i signed it for my n73 but yet couldnt make this work 
…hope it will work soon…so i will use OPERA mini to surf WITH LITTLE DATA TRANSFER yaaaaaay ! lol
how do i do this on my sony ericsson w580i?
@Manish
Thanks for link man!
I am personally looking for such resource from long-time…
I will check it and if it works will post about it soon.
p.s. Sorry for late reply as I was offline on a long vacation.
@adi
First sorry for late reply as I was offline on a long vacation.
Now from your comment its really hard to get what are the things you have done at both ends!
You need to close firewall on Windows machine for mRouter to work properly.
Also while using mRouter most of the things are automatically taken care of! on PC side so do not mess things you don’t know…
on mobile side, install proper GnuBox version. If you can open-up GnuBox after install most of the work is finished there!
Please comment back in more details if you still have problems…
@divyank
Start with any tutorial nearest to your device. You can refer mobile and PC parts from separate tutorials too!
If you need more help, please comment with more details like OS type, etc
Hey,I want to know which are files is should send to my mobile and how do i install it and can you tell me the link for the download of the file example my phone is 6630 but i dont know which symbian it is so which is the software i should download for 6630.
@Shreyas
The only file you need to send to your mobile is gnubox’s .sis file.
Once the file is transferred on mobile, just open it to install it!
Here is link to download sis file for your mobile….
http://gnubox.dnsalias.org/gnubox/testing/gnubox_6630_80_81.sis
this whole thing is very complicated for me…its taking my very much time…so i have decided to put attention in this after my exams… means after 26th may… so…u be here ha… i will post all my problems …ufffff this is very problematic…. and even the tutorials are big and complicated… what u said
Also while using mRouter most of the things are automatically taken care of! on PC side so do not mess things you don’t know…
on mobile side, install proper GnuBox version. If you can open-up GnuBox after install most of the work is finished there!
has not happened in my case… uffff anyways… now i am outta it till 26th may…and then we…errrr…i mean i will try lol
@Adi
Ya its little complicated. I will write my own tutorials on this issue to simplify things but that will be in june…
I am also busy with academics. And its really wise decision to take care of studies first!
So concentrate on exams. Things like these can wait!
Best of luck…
i have nokia 3230
i m connected via gnubox
connection is successfuly establish
but no internet access there
i m using cellone prepaid
plz…
tell me
what i can do………
@Ajay
It doesn’t matter which mobile service you use as I already mentioned in the above article.
Give me more details on this topic. About OS, mRouter, etc and also tell me how you verified connection is successful.
now as i have some pause from exams,, this is one of my top priorities
but still we r waiting for DETAIL easy guide for BOTH v3 and v2 fones. …if i succeeded,, i will tell u people. but let me get this first …grrrr
@Adi
I have no access to V2 & V3 handsets so I can’t post solution about it here…
i have both v2 and v3 handsets but cant figure it out….grrrr my bluetooth not getting port numbeer in m router. but its in my main agenda in these holidays so i will soon make it working
i am so so so sad that i cant use this gnu box thingy on my n73
i even couldnt start pc setup cos my bt not shown in m router 
see i have m router 3.1 ivt bluesoleil 3.2.2.8 then i have windows xp and n73 me . now i tell u what i get with help of screen shots.
as u can see in my first and second screen shot,, i have bt on com6 and 7 as shown by ivt bluesoleil. then as u can see in 3rd screen shot,, first i tried viewing and adding com 6 and 7 in m router`s advanced settings. no effect…so…. as u can see in screen shot,, i literally added every bt com port in m router. but still on main screen of m router i dont see bluetooth .there is just infrared and advanced ports and etc but no where is bt.
then as u can seee in my last screen shot when i open bluettooth tab of m router,, i dont get any option active in it.
NOW PLS PLS HELP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO USE MY INTERNET OF PC ON N73ME!
screenshots http://www.resiststorage.org/misc/Desktop466.rar
@Adi
Let me know which articles you are using?
Also which file you have installed on your handset?
@Adi
Man I will check screenshots and other detail about N73 soon… I will let you know about my findings in few days!
Does any one knows, where I can get mRouter?
@zulixp,, its written in first post itself that mrputer can be found at http://www.devilsworkshop.org/pub/windows/mRouter3Installer.exe….///tell me if u succeed in making use of this m router thingy…i am eagerly wanting to use my pc net on my N73 M.E.
@ZuliXP
I already posted link in this post!
Still you can download it from here…
http://www.devilsworkshop.org/pub/windows/mRouter3Installer.exe
hey rahul ! as u (and also me
) have holidays now and as i read u will be doing pending work after ur leave,, pls consider making nice user freindly guide for this topic as priority work ! i/we am/are waiting eagerly for this ! and believe me it will be unique if u make it nice and working as upto now,, no such guide available any anywhere so best luck ! pls find some time for this yaar !
Kiya koi bataa sakta hai ki , Airtel prepade connection sai PC par free mai Internet kaisai chalatai hain. Abhi hamai 395 ka Easy Recharge karana parta hai.ok thanks. mairai pass Nokia N70 Module hai. plz tell me anyone how can I use free internet connection on My Pc.
free trick working via uc web browser only…not on pc.
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before that ihave to format my n73 as i messed with it while hacking using hello carbide and app trk…. but i am so so eager to test if it works !! I WANT THIS PC NET ON MY FONE !
heyyyyyyyyyyyyy !! i got new thing ! NEW THING as an better option to GNU BOX thing ! going to try it today or tomorrow and will post details
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mean while i am stilll going to pursue RAHUL to make a nice and friendly detail guide efor us
@Ismaeel & Adi
Check this post for free Airtel GPRS…
Adi, sorry for delay in this series but I really have no friends who uses non-Nokia handset and can try these things.
uffff rahul! and why u need NON nokia handsets to test ??? ur n70 will make a guide for s60v2 handsets which i can refer for my beloved 6600 and will try to modify it a little and will use it for my n73 (s60v3) too ! most of us here use NOKIA only !
@Adi
In order to complete series, I need to check it with atleast motorola and Sony Ericsson handsets
hi Rahul, how are you?
Please try to solve my problem or please post it on all blogs or websites so that i can get solutions by others, as i don’t have much access on net.
My N73 ME is working 100% ok via 3G/2G network for browsing/surfing in mobile browsers. I installed PC suite in my laptop (HP DV6395EA vista and xp), PC suite is working ok for transfering files, etc. But when I am trying for “connect to internet” it shows these steps as [1] opening port [2] connecting [3] verifing user name & password (connection trying to establish and can be seen near tower symbol but after immediately it shows step 4) [4] “one touch fails to connect, check connection setting”.
…… big problem….!!! :confused: I also tried selecting network as dual mode, UMTS, GSM but all trial fails. I am sure that there is no username and password set by me nor it given by service provider, means username and password is not necessary that is 100% sure. One of my friend is using via this method (with sony mobile) but he fails to help me.
somebody please help me.
Thank you very much in advance.
Sorry i forget to mention that i m in Dubai (UAE) and my service provider is etisalat.
@Ketan
Try this, not sure…
Go to Tools >> Settings >> Packet Data >> Access Point
(above may slightly vary as I don’t have N73)
Access point entry must point to access point address of your service provide.
As I am in India, I can’t figure out what is your exact access point
ketan
if ur problem is nt solved. than first u go to internet connection in ur pc suite. when entered it. u will see setting option. than tab this.and after it u will seen modem option than select ur phone modem. and than tab. next option u will seen ur provider option.select ur service provider and us net on ur pc thru nokia pc suite. u can also cnfigured by menual setting. try it.
Go to Tools >> Settings >> Packet Data >> Access Point
@ Rahul & Bharat,
Thank you very much for help. Now I’m browsing internet from laptop via mobile and that is because of your help only…!!! Cant believe that you guys did it… you guys rocking…keep it up. Now I can purchase 3.5G supported mobile to get high speed i.e. 7.2 Mbps (current speed via 3G is 460.8 kbps).
Thankx a ton.
@Ketan
that’s great
@Bharat
Thanks for helping…
hi m from rajasthan here 10.2.45.155
proxy has blocked by airtel… any one tell me correct proxy…acording my living area…plz help me…. i want use free net on my mobile and pc……plz plz plz
heyy…
whats up
airtel is blocked 10.2.45.155 this proxy
and one have another proxy server
please tell me thenkes
I’ve been trying to access http://gnubox.dnsalias.org/gnubox/ but it’s not responding… is there any other link to download GNUBox? Also will it run on SonyEricsson P1i?
Thanks,
Vins
@Vins
I guess site must be temporarily down.
I will upload my copy of gnubox if it doesn’t get working soon.
hey..
i use n70…
the above link for gnubox is not working…
can you pls check?
Hi,
I followed your tuitorial and got the gnubox to connect to my laptop.
Scenario : Laptop ( Windows Vista Ultimate ) with dial-up ( Reliance CDMA ) connection using cellphone #1 ( Fly B720 Dual CDMA / GSM ) connected via USB, has Broadcom Bluetooth hardware ( both Broadcom Bluetooth as well as IVT Bluesoleil support this device, except that I didn’t get PAN option with Broadcom software so I switched to IVT Bluesoleil ), cellphone #2 ( Nokia 7610 ) connected via USB ( has gnubox_7610.sis installed and ‘Bt’ access point created. Now I can connected to my laptop via bluetooth and vice versa. I have also tested the gnubox COM connectivity and it connects successfully. I have disabled all my wireless and LAN network adapters except the LAN 2 ( Bluetooth PAN Adapter , now this says its unplugged which I guess doesn’t matter as it wouldn’t if I have a PAN network with another computer ), and I have enabled ICS on my Reliance dial-up connection. Windows Firewall is disabled. With all the above settings, I still can’t surf the internet from cellphone #2 using either Opera, OperaMini, etc. Any suggestions ?
Sorceror
hey…
that gnubox download link is not working..
can you pls provide some other link?
Try This: GnuBox Download Link
Rahul : Any suggestions on what could be the problem ? My guess would be that the ICS is not routing the Bluetooth connection to my Dial-Up connection.
@Sorceror
Sorry for late reply buddy…
I really tested it long time back. As I am always online now, next to my laptop I am not using it anymore.
Still try using official site. It may help you get it working…
@Girish
Try above link provided by Sorceror
hy man i have n70 where can i download this gnubox sis file?:D im realy cryin to test this trick:D pls help:Sm
@mart -
Original link to download gnubox are broken I guess….
Please find alternative links in above comments.
Sorry for inconvenience man…
Rahul how can i configure this scenario on my sony ericsson w580i?
Please help….
Either Gnubox is only available for nokia?
@Furqan Malik
Gnubox is also available for few sony ercisson versions. Original gnubox site is down, so try searching it at other places.
I had nokia versions with me, which I have uploaded as mentioned in above post.
Hi Rahul,
Pls help me on this i have nokia n81 and i want to use my pc’s broadband connection on my nokia n81, which settings i can apply on it to use the same on my mobile, there is no data call (acess point) in nokia n81, pls help as i see ur all comments which are er very helpfull for others so pls help me also..
Thanks in advance dear
Sumeet Kumar
Sumeetnota@gmail.com
Pls help me on this pls
Hi Rahul,
Pls help me on this i have nokia n81 and i want to use my pc’s broadband connection on my nokia n81, which settings i can apply on it to use the same on my mobile, there is no data call (acess point) in nokia n81, pls help as i see ur all comments which are er very helpfull for others so pls help me also..
Thanks in advance dear
Sumeet Kumar
Sumeetnota@gmail.com
Hi Rahul,
Thanks for the reply.
After a couple of months of being busy at work, I finally got some time off to continue my tests. This time, I am able to get connected to my computer ( this time my desktop, also running Vista as my laptop ) and the DHCP on the “Incoming Connections” assigns an IP address to my phone. It says that I am connected and a few kbs are both sent and received. But it still doesn’t get connected to the internet. ICS is enabled. Routing issue ?!?
Sorceror
Hi! I have a E71 can do this in my cell? will I get the ness. Files?