CM6 wifi and wireless tethering problems... - myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I just flashed CM6 today onto my mts. I was pretty satisfied except for two things...
1. wifi: whenever I try to go on wifi, it always hang at "obtaining IP address" and then disconnects after awhile. I tried on several different connections, but they all ended up like that...
2. wireless tethering: I read about barnacles on the forum and I tried to use it (skipping wpa supplicant and all) except it tells me "could not make the binary executable" when I try to start. It also said "could not unpack binaries"
any help would be appreciated

I have the same problem. I don't remember having problems connecting with the initial cm6 release
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App

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XDA IIs Wifi and lockups

Does anyone have a problem with their wifi locking up their xda iis? I have bought a linksys router and am getting frequent lockups when using wifi. I am using the shipped O2 rom, thanks
I have no problem at all with Netgear router. Try changing the connection speed setting in the router to the "b" mode only. Hopefully this can solve your problem.
No problems here either I'm afraid. I'm using a Draytek Vigor 2600VG at home and at work there are two of us with XDA IIs using a Linksys BEFDSR41W wireless router and no problems there either.
Sorry! :-(
Try a hard reset (gulp!) and see if you still have problems (Without anything else installed that might be inteferring) otherwise might be a faulty unit perhaps.
--Neil
I second what xanth said, I had the problem where wifi would not turn on, so I hard reset and installed each software back individually the problem was Calligrapher 7.3 did not like being in Storage or Storage Card only in Main memory (go figure)
efjay said:
Does anyone have a problem with their wifi locking up their xda iis? I have bought a linksys router and am getting frequent lockups when using wifi. I am using the shipped O2 rom, thanks
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I use the XDA IIs on a variety of wireless networks and experience problems with an alarming regularity. The most annoying is the fact that the top bar seems to loose functionality, when using wireless!!
I will actually add that I do seem to have problem with the "range" of WiFi.
I need to do more testing, but it doesn't seem to be more than 20m or so before have communication issues/timing out :-( Will have to find out what our walls are made of!!!
I have problems connecting sometimes. I regularly use three routers, Draytek, Buffalo and Belkin. The only time that it locks up is when using skype. The skype problem is a known issue with no cure.
Nigel
I am having a problem where my Siemens SX66 will loose connection to my Microsoft MN700 wireless AP on occasion. -It simply appears as if the Wifi radio shuts itself off.
Weird.....
Wifi has never worked for me. It simply doesn't work in the way nature intended.
The main problem (as far as I can tell) seems to be that it cannot get DNS or IP configuration settings from my router (Belkin 7630) automatically.
It can connect to my wireless network without any hassle, but that's about it. If I enter DNS and IP settings manually it works fine. But this is unworkable if you want to connect to another wireless network.
If I can't sort this out by next week I'm going to sell the unit on eBay. It's been nothing but a pain since I mistakenly bought it in December.
Wifi is a nightmare on this device! I'm going back to Nokia.
I am going to do a hard reset and test to see if i still get any freezes. Anyone know of any software i can use to backup my text messages?
WiFi
Hi guys,
Haven't had too many issues with WiFi over here - standard O2 Asia ROM (with the BT 3500 update).
I'm running a Netgear WG602 @ home with 64bit WEP and a Dlink AP2100 @ work with WPA-PSK. No connectivity problems at either location, both DHCP. It does however take a few minutes to connect, but this is on the odd occasion.
The only frustrating thing with the WiFi is that I have to soft-reset often to turn Wi-Fi on - any ideas? Hopefully O2 will fix this in the next ROM. Other than that, I've had the Nokia 9500, P900/800 and this is by far the best device for the power user.
Just me 2c!
Cheers
cK
Wifi is on all the time on my device, sometimes when I switch the device on while within range of an AP it does not connect. Often switching wifi off and then onn again causes it to connect. If this does not work then I can often go into the network dialogue section, and see the network marked as 'availble' but not connected (why it sometimes does not auto connect I dont know). Tapping connect usually cures. If that does not work then I too need to soft reset.
I hope like you that they fix this cause its damned anoying. I will be interested to see what the Benq P50 is like when its released. I shall get one from expansys to test and ship it back within the 7 days.
Nigel
As for those having problems with specific access points. It is not nessesarily the fault of the blue angel. It seems to me that none of the manufacturers of wireless kit understand the term 'standard' they all seem to have their own take on it, which is why kit from different manufacturers refuses to talk to each other. I am of the opinion that they do it in purpose to lock you into using their client cards with their AP's !!
Try it with some non Belkin kit and see what happens.
Nigel
Well i tried a hard reset and didnt install any apps and tried connecting to wifi again and still got a lockup and loss of connectivity. Im going to swap the router for another make and see what happens
Swapped my linksys router for a D-Link and so far no problems after 2 days. so looks like my problem was my router.
Swapped my linksys router for a D-Link and so far no problems after 2 days. so looks like my problem was my router.
XDA IIi and wifi
I just bought one of these and can't get it connected. I have a netgear wg602 access point. When I finally figured out how to set the IP manually (the 02 xda tech support said it can't be done - maybe they're right ;-)
I now have it saying it's connected, with right IP address. My DNS and gateway are set up for the wireless adapter in network adapters. The signal is average. The XDA says wifi is connected. The access point even says it's authenticated and associated - same as my other stations.
Only problem is, internet explorer doesn't find any web pages - says "The page you are looking for cannot be found" (works fine through GPRS)
Also, terminal services times out trying to connect to an internal IP address (to eliminate DNS as a problem)
So, anyone know how I troubleshoot network problems - it looks like a TCP/IP issue? Can't find ping or arp etc. I've also tried an IP address that I know works on the network.
thanks for any help
Dave
Hi
For ping, ipconfig and stuff, head to http://www.cam.com/windowsce.html
I have had multiple issues trying to get wifi working reliably. It still fails now, but there are a few tricks to get it working again. Most of my wifi issues have been due to regular use of three AP's [email protected] and [email protected] along with GPRS and VPN.
To start with I suggest setting all the ****e in connections (internet and home network to 'My ISP' then goto your wifi setup, network adapters, and tell it that the wireless card connects to the internet. Now, tap ok, and goto tools, network cards, tap the active connection (it must already be connected) and ensure that its set to internet.
Next soft reset the thing, and wait for it to connect to yr wifi. Now, use the ipconfig tool and ping tool from the above site to check that all is OK. Check that its got the default gateway right and a sensible LAN IP.
I have found on occasion that I can be connected via wifi, but that the device is still trying to talk using an old IP allocated by gprs which means nothing to my lan! IPconfig will show if all is OK.
Whoever wrote the whole of the networking system (and its terrible gui's) on windows mobile wants shooting. I usually have 2 VPN profiles setup under my work network. If I leave it set to that, and use wifi from my lan to connect to the internet all is fine. However if I try and access a local server, the damned thing starts trying to connect a vpn (it aint inteligent enough to work out that the IP I asked it to connect to is local).
I have been trying to find a setting for all this networking rubbish that allows me to do *everything* without reconfiguring each time - to no avail.
Another thing to note is that you cant send/receive MMS messages while wifi is connected (more stupidity), it tries to connect to the MMS server using the wifi connection, and the telco blocks it cause it wants to charge you for sending MMS over GPRS. Only solution is to disconnect wifi, send MMS then reconnect wifi!!!
Nigel
No problems with WiFi for me
Hmm I'm using an O2 Asia Rom as well.. and my wifi manager seems to automatically create "settings" for each AP it detects and I seem to have no problems connecting at all... been using WiFi around my house since the first day i got it..
i am using a Linksys Wireless 802.11b router..
btw I am new here.. finally able to register!
How's everybody doing?
Cannot turn off IEEE 802.1x
Has anyone had problems unchecking the 'IEEE 802.1x netwrok access control' checkbox???
I uncheck it, but then when I go back to the screen (click on the connection | then select 802.1x tab at the bottom) it has checked itself again!
The XDA IIs does not save the setting - it just keeps re checking itself 02 help have been no use - they sent me an instruction manual and it even says in one of the step 'uncheck IEEE check box'
Im am using a netgear wirelesss router and have also tried on a d-link
Sugestions - is anyone else having this problem??

[Q] Wireless tethering via bluetooth

I've got an EVO running CM6 stable with android-wireless-tether (pre7). I am able to pair/connect to my home PC by setting up a bluetooth PAN in Windows 7. I right click on my device, choose "Connect > Access Point" and it says "Connection Successful". The only thing I get now is "Identifying..." until I am stuck with the good ol' 169.xx... IP address.
I checked the log for the wireless tether app, and it shows:
Enabling NAT rules... done
Enabling IP forwarding... done
Tethering now running... done
error: SIOCSIFFLAGS (Cannot assign requested address)
I've done a little research on the error and tried a few suggestions (rebuild binary/config files, changing the default LAN IP in awt settings) to no avail.
I also tried disabling WiFi and just attempting to share the 3G connection which still isn't working out (same error). Can anyone help me out with this one? I've also tried awt pre8 with the same results.
I had same setup and problem. Started the supper user app and quit app. Powered down phone restarted phone. After restart WiFi tether worked fine. Don't know why .
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Just turn on wireless teather and the go to access conections fine androidap and connect to that. Why do you have to use blue tooth am I missing something? Wireless teather is in the settings with CM6 so you dont need an extra app for teather?
Thanks for the suggestions. I tried opening/closing SU app and rebooting, got the same result.
The reason why I am doing it this way is because I have a PC with only a network card (not WiFi). It's about 30/40 ft. from my router. Rather than buying a wireless card or some cable, I'm connecting via bluetooth and sharing my phones WiFi connection.
I understand if I had a WiFi adapter I could just use the built in Hotspot feature, but if I had WiFi, I would rather connect directly to the router.
I'm definitely interested in this too. At work, we have a no-wireless router policy, and I don't really feel like firing it up and have a guy holding a Fluke wireless network analyzer come and find me.
Bluetooth is alright for what I need. Seems to almost be a kernel issue or something. Worked *perfectly* with my N1, even with pre8. The EVO with CM6 stable isnt working. Just as a note, the wifi portion works correctly.
Actually let me rephrase : The bluetooth section does work, I believe there might be an issue related to the dnsmasq dhcp server not being able to serve IPs. The 'Upload' section of the information panel changes, the Green Download section stays 0.00. The client never receives an IP address, and thats about it.
Logcat didnt really show me much of anything critical error-wise, I'm really hoping that I can downgrade/upgrade a kernel in order to support whatever hardware changes there were between the N1 and the EVO.
I checked the wireless router wifi mode, and it no longer works either. 'Started with errors' is what I get now when in the wifi mode. The built-android wireless tether works fine, but I either wish I could hide the ESSID or have a bluetooth option available.
It *seems* related to the kernel, but logcat doesnt mention anything about not being able to load a module, and the wifi-tether app doesnt have a txt log, or does it?

[Q] Wifi tether won't work, rooted Evo 4G and Kindle Fire

I've searched several threads, and tried asking the KF forum, but had no luck figuring out what's wrong.
Both devices definitely 100% rooted with superuser working fine, permissions granted for all apps.
I installed wifi_tether_v3_1-beta14.apk on the phone. Here are the settings:
Device Profile: Evo 4G
Setup-Method: Initially I tried Softap (master).
That's the same as infrastructure mode, correct?
Default SSID (AndroidTether)
MSS Clamping checked
Routing Fix checked​
If I try to run it with these settings, I get a popup informing me the wifi hotspot started, but with errors. No devices (PC, kindle, etc.) can see it.
If I switch Setup-Method to Ad-hoc, it runs fine, no errors, PC can see it and connect to it. But KF can't connect to Ad-hoc... so lame.
So, I got ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher.apk for the kindle fire, to switch it to ad-hoc mode. Went to settings, told it to connect to AndroidTether. Switched to Ad-Hoc mode. It says "attempting to connect" ... after a minute it gives up and keeps retrying. The hotspot shows in the list of wifi networks, but it's hanging at "Obtaining IP address".
So, what's the issue? Infrastructure mode not working? Need to flash a custom rom? I read something about maybe needing a non-stock kernel? Upgrade or downgrade my radio?
I finally found a method that works, barely.
Wifi Tether (app listed above) failed.
Adhoc Switcher failed.
Wifi Hotspot Widget failed.
Elixir2's hotspot widget failed (connected but no surf).
The one that worked is free and doesn't even need root apparently: Foxfi.
I say it "barely" worked because even this has issues.
When I tried to create a password, it wouldn't connect.
But if I leave the password blank (no password) it does work.
http://foxfi.com/bin/
I just told it to start running, and left the SSID at the default (FoxFi98 I believe).
CreeDo said:
I finally found a method that works, barely.
Wifi Tether (app listed above) failed.
Adhoc Switcher failed.
Wifi Hotspot Widget failed.
Elixir2's hotspot widget failed (connected but no surf).
The one that worked is free and doesn't even need root apparently: Foxfi.
I say it "barely" worked because even this has issues.
When I tried to create a password, it wouldn't connect.
But if I leave the password blank (no password) it does work.
http://foxfi.com/bin/
I just told it to start running, and left the SSID at the default (FoxFi98 I believe).
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Most f those other apps are using adhoc s which the kindle fire so t notice. What worked for me was to use the built in features of a custom ROM cm9 worked well for me using WiFi tethering and Bluetooth. In fact when I was using CM9 the data speeds were pretty much the same on the tablet and phone. It was real easy too just pulled down the notification tray and presses the toggle for WiFi AP every time after the initial setup.
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FoxFI won't work on HTC phones
CreeDo said:
I finally found a method that works, barely.
Wifi Tether (app listed above) failed.
Adhoc Switcher failed.
Wifi Hotspot Widget failed.
Elixir2's hotspot widget failed (connected but no surf).
The one that worked is free and doesn't even need root apparently: Foxfi.
I say it "barely" worked because even this has issues.
When I tried to create a password, it wouldn't connect.
But if I leave the password blank (no password) it does work.
I just told it to start running, and left the SSID at the default (FoxFi98 I believe).
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Installed FoxFi from their website on my HTC EVO 3d. When I ran it, it told me that it was unable to run on HTC phones due to a Hotspot lock and advised me to use bluetooth instead. There is no bluetooth option on my Kindle Fire. I have tried several WIFI tethering apps all with no luck.:crying:

[Q] Rooted, tether always fails via wifi or USB

I have an Optimus G on Sprint with the following software versions:
Android 4.1.2, kernel 3.4.0, Build JZO54K, Software LS970ZVB
My previous phone was an HTC Evo 4G that was trouble-free with root and wifi tether used daily for two and a half years until it fell in a toilet.
This Optimus is rooted (all stock, just root) and the TrevE Mod version of WiFi tether is installed. The tether SSID is visible and it will connect and give an IP address but there is no internet connection. I have tried various settings of device profile, routing fix, mss clamping and driver reload, it simply doesn't work. The Wifi tether requires the phone to be restarted if it is stopped. I could live with that, but it is useless without internet connectivity.
Giving up on the WiFi tether, I tried the simplest USB tether that I am aware of, easytether. I have used easytether on other phones without any problems. On my Optimus G, easytether establishes a connection and internet works for a minute or two, then stops and my computer network icon gets the yellow triangle with "no internet access" message. This can be repeated over and over. Disconnect, reconnect, two minutes of internet, then stop.
This is very frustrating. I would absolutely love this phone if some form of tether would function.
If anyone has any suggestions or prior experience with this issue, your help is appreciated.
lymanzee said:
I have an Optimus G on Sprint with the following software versions:
Android 4.1.2, kernel 3.4.0, Build JZO54K, Software LS970ZVB
My previous phone was an HTC Evo 4G that was trouble-free with root and wifi tether used daily for two and a half years until it fell in a toilet.
This Optimus is rooted (all stock, just root) and the TrevE Mod version of WiFi tether is installed. The tether SSID is visible and it will connect and give an IP address but there is no internet connection. I have tried various settings of device profile, routing fix, mss clamping and driver reload, it simply doesn't work. The Wifi tether requires the phone to be restarted if it is stopped. I could live with that, but it is useless without internet connectivity.
Giving up on the WiFi tether, I tried the simplest USB tether that I am aware of, easytether. I have used easytether on other phones without any problems. On my Optimus G, easytether establishes a connection and internet works for a minute or two, then stops and my computer network icon gets the yellow triangle with "no internet access" message. This can be repeated over and over. Disconnect, reconnect, two minutes of internet, then stop.
This is very frustrating. I would absolutely love this phone if some form of tether would function.
If anyone has any suggestions or prior experience with this issue, your help is appreciated.
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I read up on this issue a few times.. Here's what I gathered if you haven't found the solution yet...
Use WiFi Tether for Root Users
Device Profile: Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
MMS Clamping: Check
Routing Fix: Check
Let me know if that works.. If not I can post the rest of my settings.
Good Luck!
B
Did the following:
Device Profile: Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
MMS Clamping: Check
Routing Fix: Check
Still not working for me. Other rooted apps do work
Sprint Optimus G here
Try this profile it works
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app

[Q] WiFi DNS problem with HTC 8S, help pls.

I just got my HTC 8S yesterday and everything works fine except WiFi. It connects to my wifi router but when I try to open any website it says "We're having trouble displaying this page"... I try to open 192.168.0.1 and it opens normally. I try to connect to a second wifi router and the same thing happens. Just to be sure, I tried on a third wifi router as well and still the same. I cannot open any website or have internet in general. (3G works fine by the way).
I suspect something with the DNS but you can't change that to manual in WP8 as far as I know. Also, I tried to open a few websites by putting directly the IP instead of domain name and it doesn't work.
Any clue fellas?
EDIT: It must be related to my network. I went out of town for a couple of days and never had any problem testing on multiple WiFi connections. Plase Mods, delete thread. Thank you.

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