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tommy0629
Aspirant
May 01, 2023

Connecting Nighthawk RAX54 to Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to use USB tethering

Hi everyone.  Need help configuring T-Mobile Galaxy S21 android phone to use USB tethering for my RAX54 router. Thank you.  Tommy

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    May 01, 2023

    Something to contact T-Mobile or Samsung about.

    I don't think USB tethering is supported since the USB port on the router doesn't support any internet services. The RAX router requires use of the WAN port connected to a ISP modem or ONT for it's internet services. 

    • tommy0629's avatar
      tommy0629
      Aspirant
      May 02, 2023

      Furrye38:

       

      Thanks for your suggestion and comment.  😎

       

      I'm happy to report that I'm connected to the Internet via an ARGOM Tech USB-C to RJ-45 Network Cable Adapter (dongle) connected to the Type-C female connector in my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and using the standard Ethernet tethering option of the phone software.  That is all I wanted.  Thanks for your time.  BTW, Nice setup you have.  Chhers. Tommy

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru
    May 02, 2023

    I have seen one user a while ago that used a usb-c to ethernet adapter with a phone that was able to tether that route. 

    I can't remember if they needed to put the router in AP mode or just ran it straight but they had it working. 

    Most phone ISP's set a limit on how much data you can use this route through. Something to keep in mind. 

    • tommy0629's avatar
      tommy0629
      Aspirant
      May 02, 2023

      Plemans:

       

      Thanks for your comments.  Here, I'm validating what you saw.  It was a real Plug and Play setup.  Router config is as it came out of the box. As far as I know, my mobile data plan is unlimited.  Maybe, they will reduce my speed.  I'll wait and see. 

       

      I'm happy to report that I'm connected to the Internet via an ARGOM Tech USB-C to RJ-45 Network Cable Adapter (dongle) connected to the USB-C female connector in my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and using the standard Ethernet tethering option of the phone software.  That is all I wanted.  Thanks for your time. Cheers. Tommy