To bypass this: 1. Press Windows Key + R, type `regedit`, and hit...

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To bypass this:

1. Press Windows Key + R, type `regedit`, and hit Enter.

2. Navigate to: `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters`

3. Right-click an empty space on the right panel, select New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value.
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4. Name it `DefaultTTL`.

5. Double-click it, set the Base to Decimal, and enter the value 65.

6. Restart your computer and turn on your mobile hotspot.
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Standard mobile traffic expects a TTL value of 64. When a laptop connects via hotspot, it typically broadcasts at a TTL of 128, which drops to 127 after passing through the phone-alerting Airtel

to block it.
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Setting the connected device to a TTL of 65 means it drops exactly to 64 when passing through your phone, completely masking the hotspot usage.
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For mac devices
1. Open the Terminal application.

2. Type the following command and press enter: sudo sysctl -w net.inet.ip.ttl=65

3. Enter your Mac password to confirm.
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Don't forget to uninstall that Airtel app.
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Many people are wondering about alternative methods. Well, here's one.
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To bypass this using an android phone-
On Your Phone

Install: Download NetShare from the Google Play Store.

Activate: Open the app and check Start WiFi Hotspot.

Note Details: Note the displayed SSID, Password, IP, and Port.
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