Browse web via 3G USB without disconnecting LAN?

Bleek · 8 Sep 2009 at 09:50

Not sure if I'm being daft here but I want to browse the web via my 3G dongle without it disconnecting my LAN connection, is there a way to do it?

Bleek · 8 Sep 2009 at 10:22

Saundie said:
Remove the gateway from your LAN connection, your computer will then be forced to use the 3G adapter to access the internet.

If I do that I won't be able to see anything outside of my current VLAN.

Bleek · 8 Sep 2009 at 10:22

alexhull24 said:
What software are you using at the moment?

Nothing dowloaded as I don't know what to look for - I just have IE, Firefox and a Voda 3G card.

Bleek · 8 Sep 2009 at 10:36

Oh I see, there is some vodafone connect software but it's rather basic.

Bleek · 8 Sep 2009 at 10:52

Connect to 3G and the LAN connection remains live (i.e. it doesn't say unplugged) but everything dependant on the LAN drops, Exchange etc.

Bleek · 9 Sep 2009 at 08:31

paul_31 said:
<edit> sounds like it might be a work PC and your trying to bypass company web restrictions/proxy?? If it is you may not have the admin rights or knowledge of the networks to get this working, let us know the environment and we can try to help.

I used to circumvent the ‘issue’ but certain changes have been made the environment.

I'm a domain/ent admin and have full access to anything (300+ servers) but obviously I don't want to modify things, my previous work around was untraceable but things have changed.

The annoying thing is I don't do a lot of web browsing and therefore my usage levels are acceptable, however what I do browse would be considered inappropriate (no not p0rn) so I wanted to keep it private. What I briefly check several times a day is my business outside of work, hence the potential conflict of interest.

I had an idea, my iPhone with it's 3G (connects at 8Mbit here) and unlimited internet access must work as modem surely?

Bleek · 10 Sep 2009 at 09:51

I'll try with static routes and see how I get on - thanks.