Tidal Pool Software

Main

Tether's main view displays connection information, statistics, and quota (if enabled). It also contains buttons at the top to access Help and Settings.

The Proxy field displays the proxy server IP address and port. If the iPhone does not currently have an assigned IP address, waiting for IP address is displayed. In this case, make sure the iPhone is connected to the ad-hoc WiFi network created on the laptop. It can then take about a minute for the network to assign an IP address to the iPhone. Once an IP address is assigned, it is displayed in the Proxy field along with the port.

The Connections field shows the number of active network connections. This number will change as new connections are created and existing ones are closed.

The Session/Month/Total field displays the data transferred (incoming and outgoing) for the current session (from the time Tether was launched), the billing cycle (see Bill Date below), and the total since the last statistics reset. Note that all data transferred statistics only include data transferred using Tether. Other data transferred on your iPhone (e.g. Mail, Safari, etc.) are not included in these statistics.

The Quota field shows a progress bar and the percentage of the monthly quota that has been used since the last billing cycle. The field is only displayed if the Quota (see below) is not set to unlimited.

Settings

The Settings view allows you to configure Tether, register, and provides links to contact Tidal Pool Software.

Statistics

The Bill Date specifies the date your cell phone billing cycle starts. The Month data transferred statistic is reset on this date as well as the Quota field.

The Quota field sets a monthly data quota for Tether. The quota is reset each month on the Bill Date. If the quota is set to unlimited, the quota progress bar is hidden in the main view. An alert is displayed when the monthly data transferred is within 10% of the quota. This serves as a warning that the quota has nearly been reached. Another alert is displayed when the quota has been exceeded. This alert offers the option to quit Tether (and discontinue sharing your iPhone's internet connection) or continue.

The Disable at Quota option controls whether or not to discontinue sharing the iPhone's internet connection once the quota has been reached.

Tap the Reset Statistics button to reset all statistics including the session, month, and total. This will also reset the quota.

Register

Tap the Serial Number field to enter the Tether registration serial number. Tether includes a free, fully-functional 7 day trial. Once the trial period is complete, Tether requires a serial number to continue to function.

Tap the Retrieve Serial Number... button to find a previously purchased Tether serial number.

Tap the Buy Now... button to purchase a serial number for Tether. Note that this option is only enabled after successfully connecting with Tether.

Tidal Pool Software

Tap the Support button to email Tidal Pool Software about any bugs or problems with Tether. Tap the Contact button for sending suggestions or comments. Tap Website to view the Tidal Pool Software website.