GUIDE How to use Android USB Tethering on M1 Macs

[EliteMacx86]

I couldn't find the option to send you a PM so writing here -
I forgot I had another adapter with a realtek 8821CU chip (like this https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-Wireless-External-Receiver/dp/B07YDFZWT8)

so if you can still take a look - I will be able to test

Which Adapter do you want to use?

 

[EliteMacx86]

@jdo Can you provide the list of Adapters you have?

 

[jdo]

@EliteMacx8
yes, I only have one USB-WiFi adapter - it's an AC600 adapter with a realtek 8821CU chip (like this https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-Wireless-External-Receiver/dp/B07YDFZWT8).
it's a generic one I guess

 

[EliteMacx86]

@EliteMacx8
yes, I only have one USB-WiFi adapter - it's an AC600 adapter with a realtek 8821CU chip (like this https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-Wireless-External-Receiver/dp/B07YDFZWT8).
it's a generic one I guess

Seems like you had some T2U Adapter?

 

[jdo]

yes but let me explain:
this thread is about HoRNDI which you were able to make work for M1.
I asked if you can do the same for https://github.com/chris1111/Wireless-USB-Big-Sur-Adapter which also doesn't support M1.
for that project I see that an adapter I have ("TP-Link T2UH") is not supported because it has a MediaTek chip.
instead I have another adapter that has a Realtek chip 8821CU that is largely supported by that project - so that's why I mentioned it.

I can also test with the T2U if you want, but it seems it has a different driver problem.

 

[EliteMacx86]

yes but let me explain:
this thread is about HoRNDI which you were able to make work for M1.
I asked if you can do the same for https://github.com/chris1111/Wireless-USB-Big-Sur-Adapter which also doesn't support M1.
for that project I see that an adapter I have ("TP-Link T2U") is not supported because it has a MediaTek chip.
instead I have another adapter that has a Realtek chip 8821CU that is largely supported by that project - so that's why I mentioned it.

I can also test with the T2U if you want, but it seems it has a different driver problem.

I have tested Archer T2U Plus and T2U Nano on my M1 Mac. It has RTL8821AU chip, as far as I am aware.

 

[jdo]

my bad, actually the adapter I have is a T2UH which has a mediatek chip (http://en.techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/TP-LINK_Archer_T2UH)

 

[EliteMacx86]

my bad, actually the adapter I have is a T2UH which has a mediatek chip (http://en.techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/TP-LINK_Archer_T2UH)

And what about the other Adapter which has a Realtek chip?

 

[jdo]

it's a generic adapter https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-Wireless-External-Receiver/dp/B07YDFZWT8 doesn't have a brand.
the chip there is Realtek 8821CU (verified in Windows)

 

[EliteMacx86]

it's a generic adapter https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-Wireless-External-Receiver/dp/B07YDFZWT8 doesn't have a brand.
the chip there is Realtek 8821CU (verified in Windows)

Okay. Let's do an attempt.

1. Shut Down your Mac.
2. Press and hold the power button and it will load the startup options.
3. Select Options and click on Continue.
4. Click on Utilities and then select Startup Security Utility.
5. Login into your account, and when prompted, enter your password.
6. From the options, select Reduced Security and also select two other options available.
7. Click on OK.
8. From Utilities, open Terminal.
9. Disable SIP using the command below

csrutil disable

10. Restart and boot to Mac. Check SIP status.
11. From Terminal, enter the command below.

sudo spctl --master-disable

12. Open System Preferences>Security & Privacy>General
13. Unlock. When prompted, enter your password.
14. Select Anywhere from the list.
15. Download the driver from the link below

GitHub - chris1111/Wireless-USB-Big-Sur-Adapter: Drivers for Realtek 802.11n and 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi adapters. Packages for macOS

Drivers for Realtek 802.11n and 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi adapters. Packages for macOS - GitHub - chris1111/Wireless-USB-Big-Sur-Adapter: Drivers for Realtek 802.11n and 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi adapters. Pack...

github.com

16. Install the package.
17. When prompted, enter your password.
18. From Security & Privacy, you'll see that there is a new option. Click on Allow.
The system will build cache and will prompt you to restart.
19. Restart your Mac.
20. Connect your WiFi Adapter and then check if it works.