After the appearance high-speed Internet, MTS subscribers no longer have to look for open access to WI-FI. In addition, it is possible not only to use unlimited access to the World Wide Web, but also to share this opportunity with others.

How to share traffic for free

So, how to distribute MTS Internet for free? This can be done by any subscriber who is served by the MTS operator and also has a smartphone that supports the required function.

It is worth noting that all modern smartphones that allow the owner to access the Internet can also be used as an access point.

In this case, traffic is distributed from the phone, which can be used not only through other smartphones, but also through a laptop or tablet. This function is very convenient, as it allows you to connect to the Internet via a computer. Despite the wide functionality of modern smartphones, there are still a lot of tasks that are most conveniently performed through a computer with access to the Internet.

Basically, there are three main ways that allow you to distribute the Internet through your phone with a SIM card from MTS:

• Via WI-FI. It works on the same principle as through a modem. To distribute the Internet through your phone, you need to go to its settings, visit the section “ Wireless network" and open the "Modem mode" section. Having activated all the necessary settings, the phone can be used as a modem.
• Via USB. It is enough to connect the phone to the computer and again activate the necessary function through the phone settings. It is quite possible that the device will require the installation of special drivers, without which it will not be possible to share the Internet with a computer. Such drivers can be found on the Internet or on installation disk with programs.
• Via Bluetooth. This is not the best option, but it will still be an assistant in a critical situation. With its help, the Internet will be distributed at low speed, and over a short distance. You can activate the function through the same “wireless networks” section.

Paid Internet distribution via telephone

Subscribers who have used and continue to use the tariff plan " Smart Unlimited“We were often interested in how much it costs to distribute MTS Internet and is it possible to do it at all? Initially this service was unavailable, but since December last year MTS took into account the requirements of its subscribers and activated this function. The Internet that can be distributed is truly unlimited, but there is a daily limit on free traffic, which is 50 megabytes. For all other traffic you will need to pay 50 kopecks per day. Considering the low subscription fee, the fee for using the service is more symbolic.

Internet distribution at a distance

This year, tariff plans with unlimited mobile Internet have caused a great stir. MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2 and Yota have similar offers. Tariff plans indeed provide for no restrictions on speed and traffic (according to at least, so say the operators). However, it was not entirely without restrictions. The biggest drawback of these plans is that they are only for smartphones. There is also no provision for using the phone as a WI-FI access point and there is a restriction on the use of file-sharing networks. Many subscribers are interested in whether it is possible to bypass these restrictions? If you put in some effort, you can bypass restrictions on Internet distribution via Wi-Fi, use a SIM card in a modem, and download files from torrents.

As part of this review, we will look at all the ways to bypass restrictions on Internet distribution via Wi-Fi (TETHERING). Select one the only way difficult, so you will have to independently determine the most suitable option for you. The guide is relevant for all tariffs with unlimited mobile Internet, which are characterized by restrictions on Internet distribution via WI-FI (, “MegaUnlimit” MegaFon, postpaid tariffs Beeline, Yota tariff plan for smartphones).

All ways to bypass restrictions on Internet distribution

On the Internet you can find many instructions on how to bypass restrictions on Internet distribution. Unfortunately, not all of them are relevant and most do not achieve the desired result. We checked all the options and identified the most effective ones. With their help, you can bypass restrictions on Internet distribution via Wi-Fi, but we cannot guarantee a 100% result.

We will consider the following methods for bypassing restrictions on Internet distribution via Wi-Fi:

• Changing IMEI on the distribution device;
• Changing/fixing the TTL value (TTL Editor and TTL Master programs);
• Editing host file on the computer.

Let's look at each technique separately (you can use them all). If you have any difficulties, ask questions in the comments. We also recommend visiting the relevant sections of the 4pda.ru forum, where many recommendations are collected on how to bypass restrictions on Internet distribution.

Changing IMEI on the distribution device

If you want to use a SIM card in a modem or distribute the Internet using a Wi-Fi router, you need to change the IMEI on the distribution device. You need to use the IMEI from a smartphone running on the Windows operating system. You can use any other IMEI, but then the risk increases that after some time all your efforts will be in vain. Traffic to Windows resources from a computer does not raise suspicions, since mobile devices running the Windows operating system also access approximately the same resources.

Also note that the IMEI that you are going to register in your device should not be registered in the same network. That is, you cannot connect to the network simultaneously from two devices with the same IMEI. If you can’t find the IMEI from the Windows background, you can generate it. You can download IMEI Generator WinPhone.

You can change IMEI in two ways:

• Through engineering mode;
• Via the console (Terminal Emulator).

Which method is more convenient is up to you to decide. We will provide detailed instructions for both options.

Changing IMEI through engineering mode:

• We dial in the phone: *#*#3646633#*#*, after which the engineering mode opens;
• Go to the Connectivity tab.
  Select: CDS Information > Radio Information > Phone 1;
• Above the AT+ line we add: EGMR = 1.7,"your_IMEI";
• To change IMEI to a second one SIM card(if any), repeat the previous step, but write: EGMR = 1.10,"your_IMEI";
• Press the SEND AT button and reboot.

• Attention

If all else fails, try putting a space after AT+.

There is another way to change IMEI, which involves using a terminal emulator. The emulator works similarly to the command Windows string. The utility can be downloaded for free from Google Play. Find the Terminal Emulator for Android app and install it on your smartphone. The number of commands that must be executed in the emulator to change IMEI may differ depending on the phone model. In most cases you will need to enter the following code:

su
echo -e "AT +EGMR=1,7,"YOUR_IMEI""> /dev/smd0.

If you have a dual-SIM device, then to change the IMEI to the second SIM you need to add:

echo "AT +EGMR=1,10,"YOUR_IMEI""> /dev/pttycmd1.

If you need to change the IMEI of your router or modem, then

Change/fix TTL value

The TTL number represents the lifetime of traffic packets. By default, for most operating systems on smartphones, it is 64. When connecting to the operator’s network, the device transmits the default value to it. If a modem or router is used to connect to the Internet, the TTL value is reduced by one unit, as a result of which the operator recognizes that the subscriber is using a SIM in a device other than a smartphone. The same goes for using your phone as a point. Wi-Fi access(the smartphone acts as a router and the TTL is reduced).

Bypassing restrictions on Internet distribution via Wi-Fi by changing TTL is quite possible. You need to change the value so that packets from other devices (possibly non-rooted) when losing one from the TTL have the same value as the default TTL on the donor. Devices running the iOS and Android operating systems have a default TTL of 64. To distribute the Internet, you must assign TTL=63 to the donor.

Changing/fixing the TTL value is possible manually and using special programs. First, let's look at a method that involves changing the TTL using programs.

Let's start with the TTL Master program (previously the program was called Yota Tether TTL). For the program to function, root user rights are required. read in a separate review. Using the program, you can change the TTL value in one click. You can download the utility from Google Play. To change TTL, the free version is enough. Instructions for using the program are not required, since everything is already very clear. After launching the application, your current TTL will be indicated, as well as the TTL that must be specified in the appropriate field. Enter the required TTL and click on the “Apply” button. Now try to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from your smartphone. The TTL Editor program works on a similar principle.

You can change TTL on Android without using the above programs ( root rights required).

To change TTL, follow these steps:

• Turn on Airplane mode on your phone;
• Install and launch the ES Explorer application (you can use another one with similar functionality). Go to the following path: proc/sys/net/ipv4, find a file there called ip_default_ttl, open it and change the value from 64 to 63. Don't forget to save your changes before exiting the application;
• Disable Airplane mode to allow your smartphone to connect to the network;
• Turn on Wi-Fi distribution and you can connect your phone or tablet to the network.

If you need to connect your computer to your phone, then in addition to the above steps you need to perform the following manipulation:

• On the computer, click Start -> Run -> write regedit in the line;
• The registry opens, go to -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters;
• In the right window, right-click -> New -> New DWORD value (32 bits) -> Call it “DefaultTTL”;
• Right-click on the new parameter -> Change -> On the number system, put a dot “Decimal”, enter the value in the field (64);
• Save everything and restart the computer.

Now you can distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from your smartphone. The method works, as evidenced by numerous reviews.

The above instructions are relevant for operating system Android. If you need to change TTL on another OS, modem or router, then follow this link and use the corresponding guide.

Editing the host file on your computer

The hosts file is designed to match domain names (sites), which are written using symbols, and the corresponding IP addresses. It is necessary to edit this file in order to block resources through which the operator detects Internet distribution. Unfortunately, collect universal file hosts is physically impossible, so install a traffic analyzer and monitor on which resources the operator detects the distribution. A lot of useful information on editing hosts file can be found by following the link above (4pda.ru).

The hosts file is located in the operating folder Windows system, usually this is drive “C” on the user’s computer. To quickly access a file, press the “Windows” + “R” key combination on your keyboard. This will open the Run window. In the “Open” field, enter the command: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc and click on the “OK” button. Next, the “etc” folder will be opened, in which the “hosts” file is located.

Conclusion

Bypassing restrictions on Internet distribution via Wi-Fi is quite feasible, but no one can guarantee that the results obtained will last for a long time. We have checked repeatedly various ways bypass restrictions and most of them stopped working after some time. You can try the techniques described in this article or find other methods on forums, but operators will always ensure that the restrictions they set are difficult to bypass.

If you know of working schemes that were not mentioned in the review, share them in the comments.

The “Smart Unlimited” tariff plan from the well-known operator MTS was released relatively recently and has become popular among many subscribers. It includes 10 GB of Internet traffic, which made it possible to use it for Wi-Fi distribution. However, the company, according to many users, acted dishonestly by introducing a fee for Internet provision of 30 rubles from November 7, 2016. per day. This costs even more than paying a monthly tariff. Advanced network users began to look for ways to circumvent this injustice. And they found it!

Specifics of application of TP “Unlimited”

As soon as it appeared on the market, the tariff plan provoked a real stir. This is not surprising, because with the advent of this opportunity, subscribers have found a way to surf the Internet (read also) and communicate by voice home network without Borders. To communicate with subscribers throughout the country, you need to pay 12.9 rubles. per day. In addition to the standard parameters, this offer includes the following features:

• 200 minutes for calls on all networks home region;
• 200 messages to phones of all operators within the DR;
• a well-known package costs 387 rubles from the very beginning;
• from the second month a fee of 12.9 rubles is withdrawn. per day;
• when connecting after the date of August 31, 2016, the cost became 19 rubles. in a day.

Pricing policy is variable. To change the TP you should use ✶ 1 1 1 ✶ 3 8 8 8 # . To convey the possibility of using world wide web you can use Wi-Fi, USB port, Bluetooth.

As a result, your smartphone will become the object of distribution of Internet access.

Ways to bypass restrictions

It is not surprising that such ill-conceived innovations from the outside mobile operator irritate many network users and force them to either switch to competitors or look for ways to circumvent the prohibitions. Therefore, the most active subscribers began to look for all sorts of ways to “cheat” and avoid paying. Currently, there are already several methods that allow you to do this quickly and efficiently.

Changing IMEI within the dispenser

The operator allows you to use a SIM card only in a smartphone. As for the modem, there are a number of limitations. The easiest way to bypass this ban is to replace the IMEI from the modem to the phone. Its value includes 16 digits, which are unique for each device (i.e., unique). If this combination is replaced, the card will continue to function normally.

Remember that this act is fraught with criminal liability.

If your goal is to use a SIM card in a modem or use it to distribute the Internet through a router, you need to replace the IMEI on the distributing smartphone. It is worth using the value from a device that runs on Windows OS. After all, the flow of traffic to such resources does not entail suspicion. But there are a few points worth paying attention to:

• there is a high risk that all actions will ultimately be in vain, since the operation may be unsuccessful;
• It is worth paying attention to the fact that the selected IMEI is not registered in the same network (connection from two devices with the identical value of this parameter is prohibited);
• If it is not possible to search for IMEI values ​​from a special background, generation activities can be carried out.

The change can be made through two options:

• engineering mode;
• console.

In the first case, the order of events is as follows:

• dialing a special combination on a mobile device: 3 6 4 6 6 3 3 ;
• opening Engenieer mode;
• transition to Connectivity and select the next combination – CDS Information и Radio … и Phone 1;
• writing the combination EGMR=1.7 above the AT+ line (and then the new preferred IMEI value);
• in order to carry out measures to change the IMEI to another SIM card, if available, you need to repeat the agreed upon combination and write EGMR=1.10 (followed by the 16-digit number);
• the last step is to click “Send At” and reboot.

In the second situation (when operating via the console), we are talking about using a terminal emulator. It operates in a similar mode to the string Windows commands. The following code value is entered as a command:

Echo – e AT+EGMR=1.7.Your_IMEI”>/dev/smdo.

If the device is equipped with two SIM cards, the same combination is prescribed, but with a different meaning (1.10).

Carrying out a TTL change

This number symbolizes the “life” of a traffic packet. By default, for the lion's share of the OS, this parameter is 64. During the connection to the operator's network, transmission begins given value default. This value is decreased by 1.

Make sure that packets taken from other gadgets, in the process of losing one from this number, acquire a value identical to that set “by default”. For devices running on iOS and Android OS, this number is 64. To make it possible to distribute the Internet without any payment, you need to assign the value 63.

You can carry out a set of shift work in manual and program mode. The second method is more convenient and therefore preferable. The TTL Master service is widespread. Previously it was called Yota Tether TTL. In order for it to function smoothly, it required root user rights. With one click, the system facilitates changing the value. And you can get it on Google Play (you can be content with free version, because it is quite sufficient to solve your problem).

You don’t have to use specialized services. To do this, you need to follow the algorithm of events:

• enable flight mode;
• launch it through ES Explorer;
• pass the path proc/sys/net/ipv4;
• find in the final step a file called ip_default_ttl;
• change the value from 64 to 63;
• return the device to normal mode;
• turn on the distribution.

If you need to connect to telephone device computer, then you need to add a number of manipulations to the given commands:

• click Start, execute, regedit;
• opening a register with parameters;
• right-click on the keys to create, new parameter (32 bits), specifying the name “DefaultTTL”;
• changing the system, setting the value 64;
• saving the results and restarting the computer device.

Now you can distribute the Internet and not be afraid that you will be charged for it.

Editing the Host file

Its purpose is to match domain names, which are recorded using characters and special IP addresses. Editing is required in order to block resources with the help of which the operator detects the distribution of traffic. Collecting a universal document is impossible, so experts recommend installing analyzers and monitoring which resources the operator is able to detect the fact of distribution.

Traditionally this file located in the Windows OS folder on the C drive. To find fast access to files and folders, you need to press the “Windows” + “R” key combination. After this, a execution window is formed. In the opening field, you must enter the appropriate command and confirm the action by clicking “Ok”. Next, the folder where the hosts file is located will open.

VPN connection and its organization

The abbreviation VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It is a special technology that facilitates the maintenance of an anonymous logical network on top of another network structure. This is necessary to protect it from the external influence of the provider by creating a protocol cipher. The operator is unable to identify the presence of a file exchange; accordingly, no speed restrictions will follow.

Absolutely any OS includes in its arsenal an integrated set of tools for creating a VPN. Such users can expect to research individual clients. Detailed instructions regarding connecting such networks are available on all services that provide file exchange operations.

Torrent client and encryption

By using the option associated with protocol encryption, you can instantly get rid of the fact of traffic reduction. This is done by optimizing the workflow of the torrent client in incognito mode.

Under current conditions, identifiers will not be able to track information flows and match them with specific IP addresses.

You can consider a way to bypass the restrictions using the example of the most popular µ-torrent client. To achieve activation of the mode associated with encryption network protocol, you must follow the algorithm of events:

• launch the file sharing program;
• open the menu section with settings and the subsection with program settings;
• Choose BitTorrent from all possible options;
• at the bottom of the form, activate the encryption section;
• from the menu that appears, select the enable command;
• Remove the check mark next to the tracker support function;
• complete the activities one by one by clicking the “Apply” and “OK” buttons.

Particular attention is paid to the procedure for supporting UPD trackers. If this requirement is neglected, the channel will be subject to filling with the service volume of traffic. And this, in turn, will not only lead to a decrease in the overall speed of file exchange, but will also contribute to tracking “willful” use of the network.

The advantage is that the program is completely free. And over the entire period of operation, it has acquired a huge number of modifications, variations and versions, so it will not be difficult for you to choose the best option. There are also minor differences in the organization of the main menu and user interface.

Thus, bypassing the restrictions established by the MTS operator regarding Internet distribution is possible, but not always legal. It is necessary to choose only legally permitted methods; this will allow you to share access to the network for free and receive high-speed, high-quality Internet at any convenient time.

Companies cellular communications They constantly release new and profitable offers. IN Lately Unlimited offers began to appear, within which the subscriber receives unlimited traffic to any resources in the network space. You should also take into account unadvertised conditions, which are often hidden under the fine print and fly past the clients’ eyes. In the article we will look at current ways to bypass the MTS Tariff for Internet distribution restrictions.

Why does the ban appear?

Most recently, the cellular communications provider MTS released a new tariff plan, which was called Tariffische and included the best aspects of all previous offers. After connecting you will receive:

1. The monthly fee ranges from 650 rubles to 1550 rubles. Cash are written off automatically every settlement period on the day of transition to the contract.
2. Package of minutes and SMS ranging from 500 to 3000 units. According to the provider free minutes and SMS can be spent in the home region and in the conditions national roaming in all directions of cellular communication.
3. Unlimited access to the network space without territorial restrictions.

But is everything as good as the operator suggests? Small font in the description tariff plan A number of unpleasant restrictions have been written for active consumers of Internet resources:

Such a marketing ploy can easily be classified as deception. If you look at this problem from the provider’s side, then it is not profitable for him to provide unlimited traffic at such a low cost. Therefore, this contract is beneficial only for subscribers who use a mobile device only within their home region and do not share the Internet.

Many ways to circumvent such restrictions have emerged in the online space thanks to resourceful consumers. You can set up your phone for the correct and profitable tariff on your own without the help of specialists. Let's look at the popular and effective methods. If you don’t want to overpay for the operator’s impudence, read on.

Adjusting TTL on a computer

The definition is written as Time to live. The main purpose of the function is to control the numerical information of transmitted packets via the device's IP address protocol. Any modern desktop computer has a fixed number, which is 128 units, and for mobile devices with an Android operating system - 64. After you start sharing mobile Internet, this figure will automatically decrease and amount to 63. During distribution, packets begin to be exchanged. This transformation and is seen by the cellular provider, after which it sends a request to block the distribution of network traffic.

To avoid this procedure, you need to configure Personal Computer and distributing mobile device on the right job separately. We fix TTL on a PC or laptop:

After this, when distributing network traffic, the operator will always see 64, not 63, and will not pause data transfer. The list of actions was described for the Windows operating system.

Attention! Various modifications software computer, the location of the main elements may differ, but the principle of changing characteristics remains the same.

Adjusting TTL on an Android device

Now let's move on to setting up the mobile device. For this you can use special mobile applications, for example, "TTL Master". The utility will help you fix numeric value packages. Follow the algorithm:

Now the provider will not be able to track your actions and block data transfer. The listed applications may be unofficial and not available on official resources on the Internet. Before downloading, carefully check the file for viruses.

Bypass torrent restrictions

Almost every consumer of network resources knows what uTorrent is - it is a file-sharing application for downloading any files from the Internet. But the operator blocks the operation of this utility, namely, cuts the speed limit to a minimum. To avoid this, just set the necessary parameters in the program interface:

After successful setup, you can quietly and anonymously download files from the network space.

Removing restrictions from the modem through the VPN settings

VPN is a feature that allows you to create additional network on top of the main one. It automatically encrypts data transfers, making it impossible to track where you spend. mobile traffic. The provider will not impose restrictions on Internet distribution. This section is present on any modern device in the parameters tab. Click on create new network and give it a name, choose an encryption method. Now you will access the World Wide Web through a separate virtual server.

Do not immediately abandon this tariff plan, set it up to correct work for yourself. The article examined in detail all the ways to get rid of provider restrictions on Mobile Internet. Before activating an offer, be sure to carefully read the details of the offer indicated in small print.

This happened a little less than two months ago. And then I managed to get another 60 rubles. Moreover, this is no longer my inattention, but simply money stolen from me. Well, I didn’t start this war, and there’s no need to explain to me about “technical errors.” But in turn - I now feel every right to tell people how they (well, at least me) are being scammed out of money, and to gain the right to manage my own Internet (well, at least if the phone is on Android) - and how to bypass the rule introduced on November 10 by MTS to charge an additional fee of 30 rubles per day for whether you decide to use Wi-Fi Internet on your phone, or decided to distribute it to your own computer. (UPD. It should be noted that everything written was true for the first version of Unlimited, which now appears in archived tariffs called Smart Unlimited 052016; and the new unlimited limit introduced is not unlimited at all, read more in detail and). But about everything - in order, under the cut.

So, a little over six months ago, MTS rolled out its new tariff plan - Unlimited. At that time, I can’t say that it was a breakthrough, since they had something similar, but among the other three operators, it really was an event. And the most important thing about this unlimitedness was that people now did not need to provide additional wired Internet to their home or office (well, if they are not torrent downloaders, of course), and they could easily switch their mobile phone to distribution mode and continue to use it at home Internet and sitting at the computer, and not just plugging into the phone on the couch. At the same time, the MTS support service especially focused on this, here is just one screenshot from the correspondence:

Yeah - people were happy. Advertising is a pearl from all the cracks, screens, posters, Nagiyev has already specifically pulled it up with his “This is not just moisture - but ...”. And now, 6 months later, when most of the interested people changed the tariff/switched from other operators for the sake of this opportunity, MTS makes a trick with its ears: it announces that it will now charge a fee for distributing the Internet on the MTS Unlimited tariff. At the same time, with a tariff cost of 590 rubles, additional fee per distribution will be one and a half times more - 900 rubles per month (30 rubles per day)!

How was it there? Unlimited? No, Unlimited! So it is here. To say it's crazy is an understatement. This is a lot of crap! Probably, if the operator had approached this adequately and set a reasonable price, well, half the tariff, let’s say, people would have hiccupped and swallowed it (let’s not forget to mention Beeline, which generally allows you to distribute for crazy money - but there it’s more of a closing measure so that people do not use this service).

Well, I won’t speak for the whole people, but I will speak for myself. So, even with such a price, I - honestly - hiccupped and swallowed. Should I pay more? Well, I seem to be a law-abiding citizen, here is the concluded agreement, which means I will pay, especially since, as it was stated in the SMS sent to me in advance and in the description of the tariff on the MTS website, that the money is debited only on the day when the service is used - once, and 100 MB per day is free - two.

I cry one day, the second I cry. And so, on Saturday-Sunday, when I don’t use the computer at all (it just sits and hums quietly in the corner in standby mode), I with peace of mind leave the Internet distribution on the phone. Why - 100 MB is included, all updates are disabled on my computer, so the maximum he can do is pull the phone a couple of times, saying, I’m here. And suddenly, I receive a message on Tuesday that my number is blocked. To be honest, I’m slightly perplexed, because theoretically, there should have been enough money there until Thursday, and on Wednesday I was thinking of replenishing the balance.

I immediately order the invoice details, and what do we see? Both on Saturday and Sunday, a maximum of 20 kilobytes of traffic out of one hundred free MEGABYTES was used (I repeat in letters - TWENTY, not even a MEGABYTE, but a KILOBYTE!). At the same time, 30 rubles were written off (without VAT - 25 with kopecks) for the distribution service. Here is a screenshot of the details for the 19th, for the 20th - the same thing is there. I specifically added one line before this day, and one after it, so that it would be clear that it is for this particular day:

Thus, MTS cheated me out of 60 rubles with a fairly easy movement of the hand. And this is just one person, I don’t know how many such people are sitting on unlimited, but even if we assume at least a million, then we will get 60 million rubles on an innocent write-off over just one weekend, about which we can then shrug our shoulders, apologize and say - well, what happens, there is a technical error, of course we will return 60 rubles to you - you’re the only one so meticulous who was able to detect it. No guys - this is a matter of principle, and I don’t believe one iota (funny pun) that this mistake is accidental.

All this prompted me to study this issue and see what people think and suggest, and how to get around this limitation. After all, stealing from a thief is not a crime, and if you also give it to people, it’s pure Robin Hood.

So, how does MTS care for those people who distribute the Internet from their devices? Well, I mean, how does he know that a person has turned on the distribution on his phone?

No one will tell us exactly, but theoretically there could be several ways.

Firstly, these are applications like My MTS. If you have it, there is a non-zero chance of receiving an SMS of happiness. Out of harm's way - we demolish it.

Secondly, these are Windows updates for desktops. Think for yourself from the MTS side - if you don’t distribute the Internet, then why do you need them on your phone? Hence the conclusion - we connected from a computer to a phone that distributes the Internet - we disconnected WINDOWS updates, well, or resigned themselves to the update at a price of 30 rubles.

Well, thirdly, this is the so-called TTL, which stands for Time To Live. TTL is a thing that every packet on the network has, it contains the number of nodes (servers, computers, routers) through which it can pass, each node, when the packet passes through it, reduces this value by 1 unit. For example, if you enable the Mobile Access Point (tethering) mode on your smartphone, the TTL from connected devices passing through it will be 1 less than expected.

Each device has its own TTL. For example, on smartphones it is 64 by default, on computers/laptops it is 128. Thus, if a packet with a TTL value different from 64 arrives at the router on the provider’s side, it means that something else is connected through our device. A packet arrived with the value 63, which means the tablet is connected. Came with the value 127 - that means it’s connected Win computer. And from here there are two simple conclusions:

1. The TTL coming to the provider must be strictly fixed and not differ from one packet to another, regardless of which connected device sent it
2. It should be fixed at the value 64. Any other value will immediately burn MTS, just like using a smartphone for distribution using special programs (which we will talk about later).

Well, of course, it immediately becomes clear how to deal with this TTL check.

If your Internet is distributed from your smartphone only to a desktop computer/laptop, and not to other smartphones/tablets, then everything is elementary, there is no need to even do anything with the phone from which the Internet is distributed via Wi Fi. All we need is to force our computers to send packets with a TTL value of 65; when passing through a smartphone, one will be subtracted; packets with a value of 64 will be sent to MTS. Thus, we will be able to distinguish them from packets sent by the smartphone itself no longer possible. Bingo!

So how do you do this? Also very simple. You just need to make changes to the registry.

For 32-bit Windows:

1. Launch the registry editor. The easiest way is to press Win + R, type regedit and press Enter.
2. Open a thread at:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters

3. Create a DWORD parameter (32 bits) with the name DefaultTTL there, open it, select decimal system calculus and enter the required TTL as the value. In our case it is 64 + 1 = 65.
4. Click “OK”, close the registry, and restart the computer.

For 64-bit Windows- everything is the same, only an identical QWORD parameter (64 bits) is created.

For those who are scared by all the above lines for making changes to the registry - good people posted the finished Reg files who will make changes for you. All you need is:

• download the file for the corresponding version of Windows (note - for 32-bit windows - in the body of the message, and here for 64-bit - in the comments, because curve file in the body of the message)
• double click on the file
• agrees to make changes to the register
• to restart a computer

Well, the final chord is checking the result on the computer:

1. We start distributing from a smartphone
2. Look at the phone’s IP (for me it’s a click on the Wi-Fi icon > right-click on the distributed network > Status > Details > Default gateway)
3. On the connected PC, call command line cmd
4. Enter the command ping, space, phone ip, enter
5. Packet exchange begins, look at their TTL value. If 64, everything is fine. If anything else, MTS will shoot you down.

Everything becomes much more complicated if, in addition to the computer, you need to distribute the Internet to a tablet, TV, or some kind of iPhone. Well, or Samsung - depending on what your preferences are. And you can go here in two ways: the first is to change the TTL on this very tablet, TV, smartphone in the same way as we changed the TTL on our computer. I will not describe this path, since the method of changing TTL on a device connected to a donor depends directly on this device, for most devices it is very difficult, and for these devices it depends different manufacturers- a carriage and a small cart.

Therefore, we can use the second way - this is to force our smartphone, which distributes the Internet via Wi-Fi, to rewrite its header before sending the packet to the provider, setting the TTL we need. This also does not work on all smartphones, and for example, on an iPhone without a jailbreak - nothing will work, and on Android smartphones, if you cannot get root rights, it is also not a fact that it will work. But if it works, then will work for all devices connected to it, including the computers and laptops described above, so you don’t even have to use the first described method with changing the TTL to 65 and poking around in their registries.

So, the technique is as follows:

1. We obtain Root rights for your smartphone, which will act as a donor and distribute the Internet via WiFi. How to obtain these rights is individual for each device; in general, w3bsit3-dns.com has corresponding programs and corresponding sections for almost all devices with detailed instructions, how to do it. We enter the name of the device and the word root in the search bar - press the search button - we get the result. For example, I managed to do this using the Framaroot program, although not the first time. For some, KingRoot may be suitable, for others - 360Root. In general, try it.
2. Let's go again to w3bsit3-dns.com and download the wonderful program TTL Master. Please note that we needversion: 3.0.1!!! If you download version 4.01, then nothing will work for you, this version is only suitable for (I don’t know about version 2.01)!!! Although, judging by my previous publications, I understand that ~10% of people still don’t know how to read, and in the comments they will write that nothing worked for them, and the fact that they downloaded the wrong version will not even occur to them. You'll see.
3. Let's launch this program. By default - it contains settings for, i.e. 63, and it looks like this:

We need the number 64 in the circle, and it should look like this:

To do this, you just need to change 63 to 64 :) But, as I already said, version 4.01 does not support changing this parameter; this can only be done in version 3.01 (and possibly lower). How to change? It's simple. We enter the settings by clicking on the gear in the upper right corner, and in the menu items “TTL value” and “TTL value in the input field” set the value to 64.

Now click the “Apply” or “Bypass restrictions” buttons (depending on whether you have the second or third version) and be sure to “Try ipTables rule”(not sure if this is in the second version). After this, we switch the phone to airplane mode and return it back to operating mode so that the phone reconnects with the new settings to the base station.

You can check from your computer using the Ping command by contacting the donor phone, like I did.

In general, of course, the situation - when the provider decides for you on which devices of YOURS you should use the Internet - smacks of nonsense. Imagine that wired Internet comes to you, then it is distributed through the router via WiFI, and the provider says - you can use it from your phone, but from a tablet and computer - no, no. Imagine that you bought a car, and the manufacturer says - you can carry yourself in it, but not your wife and cargo, or you can, but pay the manufacturer of this car a certain bribe for each day you drive together.

I see a direct need to raise with the FAS and other regulatory bodies the issue of the admissibility of charging for the consumed Internet when it is transferred to other devices, especially considering the fact that the Internet can only be consumed within a limited radius from the location of the distributing device; as well as the permissibility of deceiving clients by writing off subscription fee for a service that was not actually provided, as happened in my case, when 60 rubles were written off from me despite the fact that there was no actual distribution. And if today I decided to limit myself to just this article, then a couple more such tricks from MTS - and I do not rule out that someone will get tired of this matter, and MTS will already receive a class action lawsuit.

In the meantime, I hope this article will help you, in which I tried to summarize all the publicly available information that I collected bit by bit from the Internet.

UPD. 03/30/2017: It should be noted that everything written is true for the very first version of Unlimited, which now appears in the archived tariffs under the name Smart Unlimited 052016; and the new Unlimited, introduced on March 27, is not even close to unlimited, limiting traffic to ten GB; You can read more about it in comparison with the old original unlimited, and how to replace it now -. In short, MTS has a Connect4 tariff (but you still need to figure it out, everything is written in the description so that the devil himself will break his leg). If you don’t want to figure it out, but still need a lot of Internet, then you’ll still have to go to the limit, just with big amount included traffic: