Connecting cell phone to router?

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gettinold
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Connecting cell phone to router?

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It looks like there is a buncha stuff on Amazon that can make this happen but I wasn't sure which item to buy. I'd like the ability to connect my android cell phone with USB-C cable to my router after turning on the phone's hotspot functionality and then use the router to extend the range.

What do I need to buy to make this happen?

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Re: Connecting cell phone to router?

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I will answer my own question. Easier than I thought. Take a USB-A to USB-C cable to any old router running OPEN-WWRT which has a USB port. Update so that you can make USB port interface show. Basically that is it.
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Re: Connecting cell phone to router?

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You can also do this with FreshTomato firmware, DD-WRT and some stock firmware. I believe Asus stock does it as well.
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