How-To: Create Your Own Wireless Network Without An ISP (Using Just An iPhone!)

This is a very useful trick that enables an individual to have internet access anywhere at all times. This was necessary for me, as I just moved into a new apartment, while I was waiting on an ISP to come out and install my equipment to set up my internet connection.

What you will need:

-- jailbroken iPhone

-- Laptop 

-- (optionally -- this device would strengthen the signal connection, ~$6 on eBay) USB WLAN dongle 

Steps:

1) Install tetherme (or any other similar program if this one doesn't work for you) onto your jailbroken iPhone. 

2) This app will allow you to either use USB tethering, that is, using your phone's internet connection in order to give your laptop internet access, or a personal wifi hotspot, with no need for USB connection. Simply check your desired option and it should work.

3) (optionally) Connect USB dongle to strengthen network speed and increase range.

NOTE: Depending on your laptop you may have to change some network settings additionally to get it properly working.

How-To: Connect to Chromecast on Public Wifi, Hotel, or University Network in 3 Steps

You will need:

-- PC with Connectify Hotspot software installed.
-- Chromecast
-- Ethernet cable
-- Smart phone

1) Connect PC to internet LAN using ethernet cable.
2) Install and run Connectify to create a wifi hotspot server.
3) Use Chromecast app on your smart phone to setup the Chromecast and connect it to the wifi network that you created with Connectify.

That's it. You should be ready to stream content.

NOTE: Mac users are able to do this by installing VMware Fusion or some other virtual PC to run Windows, and then follow the same steps.

For any troubleshooting, leave a comment, and I will do my best to resolve the issue.