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Connecting Kindle Fire to Ad-Hoc network

Hi,
I have been trying to connect my Fire to my tethered connection (I have a Motorola Backflip with CM7).
I tried setting up infrastructure mode tethering but it seems that is unsupported by my phone (http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/35365-wifi-tethering-problem/)
Now I'm trying the other way around, enabling connections to an ad-hoc network from the Fire. I tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353322
But it didn't do anything.
Any ideas of an alternate method? or if this will be even possible (is the hardware capable and it's only a matter of time before someone finds a work-around?).
Thanks!

There's no developer published wpa_supplicant replacement for Kindle Fire's system/bin/wpa_supplicant till now.
So I find ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher.apk is so well to switch Kindle Fire to support Kindle Fire
download link:
ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher.apk(174.35K)
http://dl.dbank.com/c0qlpiozc1
A lot of ways to setuo WiFi hotspot with laptop, but Bzeek is the most useful one and it supports both Win XP and Vista.
Bzeek(supports XP & Win7)
http://www.bzeek.com/static/index.html
download:
http://www.bzeek.com/static/bzeekPlugin/bzeekPlugin-setup.exe
I met a problem with Bzeek as well as lots of guys met that after restart the Windows, Bzeek is alway Off instead of On, even you can't turn it On.
So I check google and found that
Personal Hotspot Status
Your Personal Hotspot is Off
Some of the Bzeek settings are not yet in effect. Please restart your computer for the Bzeek settings to take effect. If the problem persists, please contact Bzeek for support.
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Admin reply:
Maybe the Bzeek service is not running for some reason on your machine.
If it is not solved after boot you can run services.msc and make sure the bzeek service is running.
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It's a BUG for Bzeek due to their lack of maintance?
So manually if you like, you should go to
Start > Run > services.msc
Open Windows System Services
Get Bzeek Service and make it START
For easy use I build .bat file to TURN ON or TURN OFF Bzeek Free WiFi service effeciently. You can download them here
BzeekTurnOn.bat(18B)
http://dl.dbank.com/c04pwaal9s
BzeekTurnOff.bat(18B)
http://dl.dbank.com/c04pwaal9s
included scripts are simple so you can build your own:
net start bzeeksvc
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for START
net stop bzeeksvc
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for STOP
Install ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher.apk
Before running it you'd better ROOT your Kindle Fire for higher user ability.
Run ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher
You should see Switch to Infrastructure mode / Switch to Ad-hoc mode button.
Click Switch to Infrastructure mode and it turns to Switch to Ad-hoc mode then you can click Settings button to set SSID and WEP password if possible.
I put into Bzeek Free WiFi as SSID as I'm using Bzeek and WEP is not selected for Bzeek. If you use other name and with WEP, just do your way.
Now the button display Switch to Ad-hoc mode, just click it and turn it to
Ad-hoc Mode, click Enable WiFi button and it will connect to Bzeek Free WiFi rapidly
Then it will ask you put in your Bzeek username and password, finally you can share the internet with WiFi Ad-Hoc from your laptop happily!
I post this method to a Chinese forum and you can check screenshot images and download links there better.
http://bbs.mydoo.cn/thread-54577-1-1.html

Succeeded to connect to any Ad-hoc
The method can be shorten as below
1. Go find ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher.apk , just google it, there will be several links.
2. Install the apk on a rooted KF.
3. Open it, tap settings before switch to Ad-hoc Mode
4. Input the SSID of the Ad-hoc WIFI you want to connect to. Also fill WEP (if needed) area.
5. Switch to Ad-hoc Mode. Wait a minute and you'll find your KF is connected to the Ad-hoc specified above.
There will be a "x" on KF's WIFI mark, but it doesn't matter, the ad-hoc link is working.
I tested connecting to my PSP, iPhone, Laptop(win7, ad-hoc wizard provided by OS), so I think it support all kind of Ad-hoc. Did a ping test to iPhone and Laptop for confirming. Ping works, so I think it should work fine.
P.S.
Seems it has nothing to do with Bzeek. Just use any ad-hoc.

Nice. Thanks for sharing this!

Does it have to be rooted? Has anyone tried unrooted?

Thanks PenDave.. Been working on this for 2 days, I had zt-180 on my phone (did'nt work).. Tried your methode and SUCCESSSSSS,,,

Nice tip, works great!
Finally able to connect to my KF to my OG Droid running Wifi Tether. All this time I thought it was a kernel problem.
Only problem I'm having is reconnecting to my KF to regular WiFi. I turned on "Infrastructure Mode", tried rebooting. Seems radio is stuck in "Ad-Hoc mode" now. Any ideas?
EDIT: After spending hours with "adb shell" to route out the problem, a "router reboot" fixed my connectivity problem. Nothing like that fresh noob feeling!

Can't get a connection between my HTC Inspire HD and my KF. Apparently ZT180 only supported WEP, so I tried turning security off entirely and still no connection. The KF wireless dialog says 'attempting' over and over but no dice. Any thoughts? Do I have to do something to my phone too?

You may have to reinstall the binary config in wifi tether on your phone, available in the menu option on the app main screen.

Has anyone found a way to connect the Kindle Fire to ad-hoc mode WITHOUT having to root?

Check out this post. My KF is rooted, my Inspire HD is not.

agFinder said:
Check out this post. My KF is rooted, my Inspire HD is not.
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This link from agFinder works on my Hero cdma. Used ver 2.0.7 Feb 2011.
Unfortunately we have to use ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher.apk on the kindle (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375528
see that link for info, post #2 is the simple answer.
But then we can't use Amazon Video in root mode...still looking for a way to switch to ad-hoc without being rooted...anyone?

let it rooted - use ota rootkeeper from the market - temporary unroot - force close amazon video from applications - start amazon video again

@B63:
This morning I have been noticing that Wi-Fi connection has full strength connected to an access point, but has X next to it. Able to surf the internet, open IMDb and watch trailers, get updated for my location showing theaters near my location. Google maps show my location and Android Weather able to update location and weather. Lot more apps that require internet connection are responding quickly. The adhoc switcher is not running. The X sign will not go away in spite of rebooting KF and Access Point few times. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks

had this with adhoc switcher to my work laptop - but every connection worked fine, so i did'nt care
thaught that it's because of some closed ports on our proxy
maybe the hotspot you used has also some closed ports

Hi
Hi, Ive installed the adhoc switcher.
But when i open the app, it says "ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher is not responding. Would you like to close it?" Choose "Wait" or "OK".
Is it not compatible with this Kindle FIre?
Im trying to create a wifi hotspot using my Nokia E72 with Joikuspot, which is only in Adhoc mode wifi. And my kindle fire unable to detect it?
Btw im using this ROM \
[ROM][ICS] |April 29| Energy™ -.¸¸.·´¯ ICS CM9 3.0 Kernel / Lightly Themed
Any advice? Im new to kindle fire and any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks!

johansons said:
Hi, Ive installed the adhoc switcher.
But when i open the app, it says "ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher is not responding. Would you like to close it?" Choose "Wait" or "OK".
Is it not compatible with this Kindle FIre?
Im trying to create a wifi hotspot using my Nokia E72 with Joikuspot, which is only in Adhoc mode wifi. And my kindle fire unable to detect it?
Btw im using this ROM \
[ROM][ICS] |April 29| Energy™ -.¸¸.·´¯ ICS CM9 3.0 Kernel / Lightly Themed
Any advice? Im new to kindle fire and any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
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From my experience ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher won't work with ICS ROMs. I have tried on multiple versions (Energy, Reloaded, MIUI).
I found this a few minutes ago because I'm having the same problems (I have a Nokia E71 with Joikuspot as well). Will try this out tonight when I get some free time.
http://www.hackillusion.com/how-to-enable-ad-hoc-wireless-networks-on-samsung-galaxy-note/

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pbrian138 said:
From my experience ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher won't work with ICS ROMs. I have tried on multiple versions (Energy, Reloaded, MIUI).
I found this a few minutes ago because I'm having the same problems (I have a Nokia E71 with Joikuspot as well). Will try this out tonight when I get some free time.
http://www.hackillusion.com/how-to-enable-ad-hoc-wireless-networks-on-samsung-galaxy-note/
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I see. Im new to android, this is my 1st experience using android platform. I have posted in my ROM thread asking about this but there isnt any reply. I thought that this ROM can run adhoc connection as stated from the 1st page of the ROM thread. Hope can get this adhoc connection worked as ive got no other source of getting online other than from my phone

I can confirm that the Galaxy Note wap-supplication doesn't work with the KF.

I am, like others here having problems using ZT-180.
Kindle Fire 7" HD rooted.
ZT-180 will open (though I do receive the error in attached screenshot), and I can enter the SSID of the my network.
I enter the SSID of the network that is being broadcast by my Android mobile phone, and I switch the Ad-hoc mode.
Once I do so, the internet connection is disable on the Kindle and it does not connect to my broadcasted ad-hoc network.
Has anyone had luck specifically using ZT-180 to connect to an ad-hoc being broadcast from their Android mobile phone? Is there a step or a setting that I may be missing? All that I have done on the Kindle is a) download ZT-180 , b) enter SSID of network , c) switch to ad-hoc .
Thanks.

[Q] KF can't connect to my phone's Wifi Hotspot?

I have an old Windows Mobile 6.5 phone (Touch Pro 2). I have an app that allows it to run as a wifi hotspot (install file is called mobilewifirouter.cab).
Other devices connect to the hotspot fine, but the kindle just doesn't see it... even when they're right next to each other. Otherwise the kindle wifi works ok.
Is there any way I can get this going? It's tedious having to constantly consider wifi availability when I'm travelling with it. Maybe the KF doesn't see anything using a very old 802.11 standard?

ad-hoc vs infrastructure
I think the issue is the phone itself. Or rather, the chip/radio only being able to broadcast on ad-hoc which the KF (and other new 'droid devices) doesn't support. I used the same wifi manager you did, same results...
I have a ATT Tilt 2, btw

I guess I have the same problem:
I'm trying to have my lg p500 (android 2.2.1) working as a wifi hotspot and access it from my galaxy tab (3.2) but I can't never "see" my network from it.
Other devices (laptop, nokia E71) can connect, but not the galaxy tab.
Galaxy tab can connect to other wifi networks, but not the one I create in my phone with "Wifi Thether" app.
Any workaround to fix this?
Thanks,
João

I think WM6.5 wifi router software uses Adhoc mode for wifi rather than infrastructure mode. Android cannot connect to adhoc wifi network unless you have a modified WPA supplicant file (which can make your android device unstable).

Kindle Fire and many smartphones/tables cannot connect to the internet via ad-hoc.
Use Connectify software to create a access point from your laptop.

It's a problem that is corrected easily, all you need is ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher. It works, VERY well.

king_xerxes said:
It's a problem that is corrected easily, all you need is ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher. It works, VERY well.
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If you are on Stock ROM and rooted, this is perfect
But, if you are on a CM9 ROM(unsure about others), there is no ad-hoc support yet...

Cl8rs said:
If you are on Stock ROM and rooted, this is perfect
But, if you are on a CM9 ROM(unsure about others), there is no ad-hoc support yet...
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He didn't really say if he was using stock or not. I just posted what I know works. If it is wrong for him/her, then I am wrong!

I tried the app on CM9 ROM's, it doesn't play friendly...

For anyone else who searched this thread and they're trying to connect to an android phone... just wanted to recommend FoxFi. I tried several other apps and they all failed (probably due to some quirk of the Kindle Fire's, everyone's recommending these apps). But FoxFi got the job done. But only if you run it without a password. If you're fed up trying to make the kindle connect to your phone, try it.

CreeDo said:
For anyone else who searched this thread and they're trying to connect to an android phone... just wanted to recommend FoxFi. I tried several other apps and they all failed (probably due to some quirk of the Kindle Fire's, everyone's recommending these apps). But FoxFi got the job done. But only if you run it without a password. If you're fed up trying to make the kindle connect to your phone, try it.
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the problem here is that KF running CM9 or CM10 cant connect to an adhoc wifi yet, not the problem of the phone.

Connecting to hotspot ad hoc network

The ROM I'm using on my Incredible 2 will only provide a wifi hotspot via an ad hoc network, but my rooted Kindle Fire (ICS) will not connect. I've researched but can't find a solution. Any ideas?? Thanks for your help.

gherman222 said:
The ROM I'm using on my Incredible 2 will only provide a wifi hotspot via an ad hoc network, but my rooted Kindle Fire (ICS) will not connect. I've researched but can't find a solution. Any ideas?? Thanks for your help.
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+1, I'd like to know how to connect to Ad-Hoc as well.

I use wifi tether beta everything I have connect to it including my kindle.... Here give it a whirl http://db.tt/c0vnXAv3

Thepooch said:
I use wifi tether beta everything I have connect to it including my kindle.... Here give it a whirl http://db.tt/c0vnXAv3[/QUOTE
I've used wifi tether beta, but I'm trying to connect to an ad-hoc network from my computer. I cannot use infrastructure mode. CM10 Roms do not seem to like ad-hoc networks (at least when created by a desktop).
Thanks for the suggestion though.
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AD HOC WiFI in Jellybean with rom 1.8.2
I have successfully installed Kindle fire jelly Bean 1.8.2 .
I refer to f1259 in JANDYCANE development forum.
Quote:- Originally Posted by jlshady00
" Go to your settings, wifi tab, top right corner of your screen is three little red dots, click it and you will see "wifi direct" this is ad-hoc."
After I click "wifi direct", KF shows "searching device..." in 5 seconds, and my KF reboots automatically. I tried several times with same result. I reinstalled rom and reinstalled Gapps, no change.
The whole new Jandycane Rom 1.8.2 is wonderful.
I have a Nokia E71 with JOIKUSPOT 3.2 ad hoc mounted.
Using a Google play sourced app "BARNACLE" I cannot 3G connect , but know the Ad-Hoc features in Jellybean on branded phones works, I am keen to see this feature work in the new ROM in tablet form.
I should add I have a very stable WiFi connect in infrastructure mode to my office router or neighborhood Hot spots.
Any one doing work in this ad hoc area area?
Thanks in anticipation. The work of this community is truly awesome!

nevillejames said:
Quote:- Originally Posted by jlshady00
After I click "wifi direct", KF shows "searching device..." in 5 seconds, and my KF reboots automatically.
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Same thing happens me with Kindle. I'm using the CM10/SGT7 ROM. It sees my phone but I cannot connect. After a few seconds, my Kindle reboots. I've tried 3 times but same thing every time.

[Q] How to Connect to AdHoc Network

Hi Guys,
I searched almost all the threads related to the issue, but found nothing that works. I have an old laptop that I want to use as a virtual router for my other devices. But sadly, it can only broadcast ad-hoc network. Even with Connectify I could not get it to broadcast in infrastructure mode. Now that is not a roblem with my other devices, they can see the ad-hoc and connect. Except or my Gnex.
I am using stock rooted 4.2.2 with latest radio and Franco's kernel. Is there any way I can get it to connect t ad-hoc?
Would be great if you could help me out. Otherwise I would have to go and buy an actual router (which I am trying to avoid).

sarkar1990 said:
Hi Guys,
I searched almost all the threads related to the issue, but found nothing that works. I have an old laptop that I want to use as a virtual router for my other devices. But sadly, it can only broadcast ad-hoc network. Even with Connectify I could not get it to broadcast in infrastructure mode. Now that is not a roblem with my other devices, they can see the ad-hoc and connect. Except or my Gnex.
I am using stock rooted 4.2.2 with latest radio and Franco's kernel. Is there any way I can get it to connect t ad-hoc?
Would be great if you could help me out. Otherwise I would have to go and buy an actual router (which I am trying to avoid).
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Either you have to edit the supplicant list or get any of the workarounds. Have you tried this?

[Q] Trying to tether my Wifi to my desktop

Basically what I'm trying to do is have my Kindle Fire (1st gen) connected to my wifi and then tether that to my desktop using usb. (My desktop is having problems with wifi adapters reconnecting to the network after I shutdown my PC. I've tried 3 different wifi dongles and all have the same issue across clean installs of Win 7 & 8. The only solution I have now is to use my laptop and route the wifi through the ethernet to my desktop which is a big waste of power, so if anyone has any ideas what that problem could be I'd be open to hearing it.) I've done it before when I used to have a Samsung Mesmerize using android's built in tethering app on, I believe it was, AOKP. However after trying more roms than I can remember I haven't found one for my Kindle that has the tethering enabled. I've tried several different apps from the Play store but none of them create a good stable connection like the stock app that I used previously. So is there any way to re-enable the android tethering on any rom for the Kindle? I just tried SmoothROM 1.7 so that is what I currently have installed, but I'd be willing to go to just about any rom that would have tethering in it.

visidage said:
Basically what I'm trying to do is have my Kindle Fire (1st gen) connected to my wifi and then tether that to my desktop using usb. (My desktop is having problems with wifi adapters reconnecting to the network after I shutdown my PC. I've tried 3 different wifi dongles and all have the same issue across clean installs of Win 7 & 8. The only solution I have now is to use my laptop and route the wifi through the ethernet to my desktop which is a big waste of power, so if anyone has any ideas what that problem could be I'd be open to hearing it.) I've done it before when I used to have a Samsung Mesmerize using android's built in tethering app on, I believe it was, AOKP. However after trying more roms than I can remember I haven't found one for my Kindle that has the tethering enabled. I've tried several different apps from the Play store but none of them create a good stable connection like the stock app that I used previously. So is there any way to re-enable the android tethering on any rom for the Kindle? I just tried SmoothROM 1.7 so that is what I currently have installed, but I'd be willing to go to just about any rom that would have tethering in it.
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clockworkmod tether app will do exactly what you want. im a linux guy so i ve not tried it on windows but it works just fine. runs a little slow through the kindle fire though, more powerful devices will probably be a little faster.