31.4. USB Tethering

Many cellphones provide the option to share their data connection over USB (often called "tethering"). This feature uses either the RNDIS, CDC or a custom Apple® iPhone®/iPad® protocol.

Before attaching a device, load the appropriate driver into the kernel:

# kldload if_urndis
# kldload if_cdce
# kldload if_ipheth

Once the device is attached ue0 will be available for use like a normal network device. Be sure that the USB tethering option is enabled on the device.

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