From e1ddc1e670753f85a2532e9ec43ccdcd1d15a95a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mygod Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2018 22:55:56 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 25 ++++++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 58362341..d9e92618 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,16 +6,31 @@ [![Codacy Badge](https://api.codacy.com/project/badge/Grade/e70e52b1a58045819b505c09edcae816)](https://www.codacy.com/app/Mygod/VPNHotspot?utm_source=github.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=Mygod/VPNHotspot&utm_campaign=Badge_Grade) [![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache%202.0-blue.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0) -Share your VPN connection over hotspot or repeater. (root required) +Connecting things to your VPN made simple. Share your VPN connection over hotspot or repeater. (**root required**) + +This app is useful for: + +* Connecting things that don't support VPN like Chromecasts behind corporate firewalls; +* Set up [gapps](https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158475) behind corporate firewalls; + +P.S. You can also do the similar on [Windows](https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/share-vpn-connection-windows/) +and [Mac](https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/share-vpn-connection-mac/). +I don't know about you but I can't get my stupid Windows 10 to work with +[hosted network](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd815243(v=vs.85).aspx) +now that they introduced this +[Mobile hotspot](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027762/windows-use-your-pc-as-a-mobile-hotspot). + +This app is designed to do only minimal changes to your system, so there's almost no chance you will brick your device +and/or break your Internet using this app *under normal conditions*. However there's also absolutely no guarantee it won't. ## Q & A -### Can I change network name and/or password for repeater? +### Edit network name and/or password for repeater? These are generated by Android system and can't be specified manually for now. You can however request a credential reset using the button in this app. -### How to connect a 2.4GHz-only device to a 5GHz repeater? +### Connect a 2.4GHz-only device to a 5GHz repeater? You'll have to use WPS for now to make the repeater switch to 2.4GHz. @@ -23,13 +38,13 @@ You'll have to use WPS for now to make the repeater switch to 2.4GHz. There's no IPv6 tethering in AOSP and I don't currently plan to support it either. -### Can I use the repeater feature without enabling VPN? +### Start repeater without VPN? This app is designed for VPN interface as upstreams to simplify handling of connection change and NAT issues. You could use stub VPN apps like [Adguard](https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid) together with this app as a workaround. -### Can I use this app without root? +### No root? Without root, you can only: