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I have a WiFi network at home but am having trouble connecting in to get to our file server. I can browse the internet using the WiFi connection, but cannot seem to connect a networked drive. It is asking about VPN's and such, which we don't have
Anyone know how this is easily done? It might be easier if I can enter a username and password to log into the file server...
i'll take a stab at this. can you please clarify whether you are sharing a physical drive or a directory.
can you do a simple test by sharing a directory on your PC and install a demo of Resco Exprorer 2003 on you PPC. then try to browse your network with Resco Exprorer. you should be able to see the shared folder unless you have the workgroup and/or firewall misconfigured.
I installed Resco, it doesn't show any computers on the network, although we have 4 or 5 up and running on the network just fine right now.
If I try and add by IP or by PC name, it gives an error which is likely because you need a username and password to browse these PC's.
I think you have some network setting wrong on your PPC. There some setting that need to be set on your PPC to be able to access your shared rescources. Make sure your PPC has the same workgroup name. I have read others post that the AP was the problem. After switching to another brand of AP, they were able to browse the network resources.
When I hit a brick wall like this, I back up using Sprite Backup. Then do a hard reset. It's often more simple to troubleshoot the unit with baring installation. When I find the problem, I restore my current backup and fix it from there.
I know I'm not helping much, but there are so many variables to your problem. You'll just have to stick with it. We know that the WiFi works since you can browse the interent. I for one almost regretted buying this unit. But when I found a stable ROM and stable productivity applications, I don't think I can live without it.
nomadman said:
I think you have some network setting wrong on your PPC. There some setting that need to be set on your PPC to be able to access your shared rescources. Make sure your PPC has the same workgroup name.
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But how do I find network settings like this?
Try going into the WiFi Setting and play with Work and Internet settings. I attached MyIpConfig for PPC. Extract the file and copy the extracted file in any directory on your PPC and run it. This will give you some information that may help troubleshoot. Make sure the WiFi adaptor is selected than go into the "More Info" option. This will give you the workgroup name.
Have you backed up and hard reset yet?
First off, please accept my apology if this question has been answered somewhere, but I feel like I have checked the farthest corners of XDA developers with no luck............
I cannot not seem to access my desktop computer's folders over wifi anymore...........
now i am no stranger to WM phones in anyway, I've had the mpx 200, 220, T-mobile sda, mda, cingular 2125, audiovox smt5600,and have been tweaking forever and now the Cingular 8525, I am running the LVSW(3/26)WM6 rom
I use to be able to access my folders very easily over my past devices, so I need your help???????????
I think it's a combination of my connection settings, and wifi settings, but who knows..........
anyhow I'd really appreciate anyone's help, until now I"ve been only an addicted reader of this website, so please help , when I go into my file explorer, and attempt to put in the name of my computer(Reuben), it simply tells me it can't be found
afaik resco file explorer lets you browse computers over network no problem on the Hermes. Are you considering WM6 for your 8525??
I just tried connecting to my pc for the first time using Remote Desktop and works like a charm. I used this info to get me through this.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx
I did not go through all the steps mentioned, all I did was put a checkmark under REMOTE DESKTOP and ALLOW USERS TO CONNECT REMOTELY TO THIS COMPUTER.
reu15 said:
when I go into my file explorer, and attempt to put in the name of my computer(Reuben), it simply tells me it can't be found
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Have you got a new router? Check and make sure that its network seperation is off. That stops you connecting to computers over the wireless.
Maz
network seperation?
I'm not sure about those devices you used but my iPaq 4155 connected to windows shared files differntly from the file explorer then my TyTN does. I'm not sure if this is what you are talking about.
The way you do it now is from File explorer:
Menu -> Open Path -> New Path
Then enter the network path ie \\Computer Name\Folder Name
Hope that's what you were looking for
that's exactly what I do, but then I get the error message, I am gonna reset me router and see what happens
reu15 said:
that's exactly what I do, but then I get the error message, I am gonna reset me router and see what happens
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Dono - works fine for me. Make sure you're on the same subnet as the computer you are trying to connect to. Also make sure that computer doesn't have a firewall prohibitting connections (MS One Care does this as does I think the default MS Firewall - you have to turn on file sharing)
its just a simple networking. first, u must set your IP for wifi configuration manually & 'use server-assigned IP address' for pocket pc IEEE 802.11b/g bla bla bla as well. use resco explorer or total commander. it is so fun because i can play my huge video stored in my laptop directly in pocket pc even i'm in toilet (make sure file/folder sharing is enabled)
firstly resco is the best for this. if u aint got it, invest.
ensure file sharing installed on pc and u are mapping to the right share and it is all user access if possible
ensure on ur ppc u can connect to internet
try a diff pc to connect to share to limit issues to ppc and not ur pc
turn off firewall altogether
turn aff antivirus antispan and other internet protection
on ppc change wifi to connect to work not to internet
reset all devices.
use ur explorer to map a drive. if it doesnt auto show type it in full.
if all these fail ur gonna need to break this down to simpler stuff n piece meal test using pc to pc before using ppc.
the above also disables some serious security so once working piece meal them back on till u find what cut u off.
oh yeah one other beauty which allows u to change wifi connection type back to internet from work is to go into connections - exceptions and insert ur network ip address range. eg 192.168.* so it knows using this range is not an internet range.
these r some hints. i have had issues but usually pc file sharing, connection type or exception ranges.
failing this and u still need help we are going to need heaps of detail coving the PPC the wifi router and PC.
bearing in mind this should work even if troublesome for u. fiddle. if u can access the internet on ur ppc over wifi then it it is likey to be a pc based issue rather than ppc.
Simon
@Reu15
Be sure your firewall is not blocking this traffic. Check all logs to include those from SPAM and WORM protection. I can connect easy with total commander using my \\computer name only. Im still working on the remote display thing.
well, for what it's worth I tried and tried to do this with Resco and with Built in native file explorer and it wouldn't work. Slightly differnent in that I was trying to connect to my Samba server (linux)...but this should work fine, all other wifi PC laptops connect fine.
I read about an issue with this and tried the siggested fixes but I never got it working, annoying. The samba share never showed automatically. wierd.
I am very greatful for all your help, suggestions, and advice, but now I have a completely new problem, and its really got me pissed, please bear with me, but it has nothing to do with windows mobile so here goes:
while trying to follow this advice of an earlier post, (in windows xp) I right clicked on my computer icon on my desktop, went down to properties and selected, went over to the 2nd tab(computer name), and clicked the button for network ID, i selected the computer was part of a business betwork , but that it wasnt on a domain, that caused my main login screen to completely disappear, and now I have to log in my clicking ctrl+alt+del which is a pain, I want my login screen back...........
Samba - Linux
bingobob said:
well, for what it's worth I tried and tried to do this with Resco and with Built in native file explorer and it wouldn't work. Slightly differnent in that I was trying to connect to my Samba server (linux)...but this should work fine, all other wifi PC laptops connect fine.
I read about an issue with this and tried the siggested fixes but I never got it working, annoying. The samba share never showed automatically. wierd.
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With Samba and windows I always have to manually configure my etc/samba.conf file. And make sure the user and permissions are set. You can also make it public just for testing. That will make it available for all users. Dont forget to add the same user/password in your linux box.
I am no GURU but my linux shares work perfectly with XP.
I have just managed to connect to my computer folders by using Resco file explorer and mapping network drive. I didn't need to change anything much and it worked straight away. Hope you've sorted it.
Hi everybody!
I've lurked around looking for answers but I've found nothing so far. I'm quite new to smartphones as well as to Android, I've just bought a Desire immediately upgraded to Android 2.2 and here are my questions:
1) When I enable the WiFi hotspot mode how can I set a NAT rule on it ? I mean, I want to access my local computer connected to Internet through my desire hotspot from another computer on the WAN side. To do this I should instruct the NAT of my desire to forward all request on a designated port to my local computer.
2) Is it possible to mount a network folder in order to access files on it through any installed applications ? (For instance I'm not able to open a .doc or .xls on a network folder using EStrong Explorer as well as Astro as well as ...)
3) How can I associate a default application for each file extension ? (i.e. .doc: use quickoffice, .avi: use Rockplayer, ...)
Thanks
Sansone
I could be wrong but I would have thought that the Wifi sharing is more of an access point than a configurable router. I would be very surprised if what you ask is at all possible without having a router connect to the internet, using your phone as the gateway. Like I say I have no 1st hand knowledge of this but it is to me what would seem likely.
If you find out different please post back your findings.
I can find lots of ways for my phone to access the various shared drives and folders that exisit on my local home network via Wi-Fi (e.g. my NAS, shared folders on my PC, etc) but how do I do it the other way around?
I know I can view the contents of my device when I'm connected to one PC via USB, but how do I let my PCs see the folders on my Desire Z wirelessly so I can read/write to them via the network?
Andre
Hi
I'm using ftpserver app (free) and it works flawlessly.
The only 'tricky' bit was mapping network drive on my win7ult, ie I had to manually assign an ftp folder, giving the full ftp address (192.168.x.x:1025) which the app gives you as soon as you run it in the phone.
Give it a go and see if you like it
sent from htc desire Z
BTW, what app are u using to access your network? I seem to have trouble finding anything that would allow me access my files on shared folders in pc and nas?
sent from htc desire Z
I think most of the more advanced file explorers will access LAN shares. I'm using ES FileExplorer (just click on the small button at the top to select between Local, LAN, FTP, etc) but I think Astro does the same.
Andre
Try "Wifi File Explorer" on the market...
Easiest way to access your phone from any computer of your local network !
nivlheim_o_O? said:
Try "Wifi File Explorer" on the market...
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Thanks. I was more looking for something that will let me set up the phone as a networked drive (or folder) on the PC rather than a web app though, so other programs can scan and update files for me. I think the FTP server solution might work though, going to try it tonight.
Andre
I also struggled to find an app for this. I am not sure why it is so hard or uncommon especially since every linux distro I've ever used had this functionality.. why can't someone put it into Android?
Anyway I found something on these forums called "Samba File Sharing on Android". It works but you have to have a password on your share. Last time I tried it I also couldn't get into my share unless I manually typed the IP address into the address bar on my PC.
PS: you need root for some reason.
Thanks for the info.
I've got the earlier FTP solution working pretty well, and I now have an icon on my desktop to access the phone's drive via Wi-Fi which works fine. For some odd reason though I can navigate folders, edit files and even create new files fine, but not delete old files from the phone. Very odd!
The FTP system also works perfectly using my desktop sync software to do proper two-way folder/file syncing (including deletes). I'm using AllwaySync on the PC, which has an inbuilt option to sync folders directly to an FTP server and is very versatile.
Would Samba network sharing give me any advantages over the FTP route that anyone knows of?
Andre
andrewilley said:
I think most of the more advanced file explorers will access LAN shares. I'm using ES FileExplorer (just click on the small button at the top to select between Local, LAN, FTP, etc) but I think Astro does the same.
Andre
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very helpful, thanks
I use Samba Filesharing app for this, works well. It does require root though.
Once you get it set up on your phone and enabled, access it through Windows Explorer. Just type \\hostname (\\ANDROID is the default) in the address bar. Once you connect and login with username/password, then you can right click on the share and "Map Network Folder."
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba
Make sure you uncheck the "Enable Wakelock" option. Leaving it checked will prevent your phone from sleeping. Your battery will be toast in no time. Just set your Wi-Fi sleep mode to "never." Menu > Settings > Wireless and Network > Wi-Fi settings > Menu > Advanced > Wi-Fi Sleep Policy > Never
Hello everyone!
I have been trying to find a way to connect my phone to a AdHoc network I created with my Windows Vista laptop, but the phone doesn't seem to fidn the network. I checked for this problem in several threads, but I cannot seem to find an answer for Wildfire. Most answers are for HTC Desire and/or HTC Hero. Has someone found a way to connect the phone to a AdHoc network, without compromising the conectivity to routers or other open networks?
Found the solution:
1. I flashed the nFinity Kernel mc4
2. I flashed this wpa_supplicant patch
3. I created an AdHoc network on my Vista laptop
[ATTENTION: Do NOT use WPA.. Only WEP encryption]
And then my phone was able to share the laptop's internet connection.
Google for "mhotspot.exe".
Share your pc internet to any mobile via WiFi. Rooting is not necessary.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
google for "connectify"
Connectify is an easy to use software router for laptops and smart phones. With Connectify, users can wirelessly share any Internet connection: a cable modem, a cellular card, or even another Wi-Fi network. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices can see and join your Connectify hotspot just like any other Wi-Fi access point and are kept safe and secure by password-protected WPA2 Encryption.
Working fine with me
Does this "mhotspot" enables ad hoc or is it silimar to connectify? Cos i use wireless broadband (hspa) modem and both connectify and virtual wifi router does not work with it. Any way to use ad-hoc it self?
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kuifje10 said:
google for "connectify"
Connectify is an easy to use software router for laptops and smart phones. With Connectify, users can wirelessly share any Internet connection: a cable modem, a cellular card, or even another Wi-Fi network. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices can see and join your Connectify hotspot just like any other Wi-Fi access point and are kept safe and secure by password-protected WPA2 Encryption.
Working fine with me
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Unfortunatelly, I tried Connectify, but it is not an option for my Windows Vista laptop! It is only compatible with Windows 7. Although there is no obvious reason for my staying on Windows Vista, upgrading is not an option right now. Thusly, I'm in search of some solytion other than Conectify.
bharatgaddameedi said:
Google for "mhotspot.exe".
Share your pc internet to any mobile via WiFi. Rooting is not necessary.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
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MHotSpot doesn't seem to work either! Although I can find the network with other wifi devices, the Wildfire doesn't seem to find it in the list of wifi networks...
Connectify is a crappy software, as it completely stops your internet connection. I had to uninstall it to make it work again ( i use fastcable DIAL-up connection )
But you can do it with the CMD.
Open an elevated command prompt (Type “CMD.EXE” in the start menu search bar, then right click the cmd.exe link and select “Run as Administrator”).
In the command window, type: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=MyNet key=MyPassword
Replace “MyNet” with the name you want to use for the wireless network and replace “MyPassword” with your chosen password for accessing it)
Press Enter.
Now type: netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Press Enter.
Open Control Panel and go to Network and Sharing Center.
Click Change Adapter Settings.
Right click your Internet connection and select Properties.
Click the Sharing tab.
Check the box that says “Allow other network users to connect.”
Choose your virtual wi-fi adapter and click OK.
If you want to delete the new created connection type in cmd: netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
Props to some windows guide blog
Dethox said:
Connectify is a crappy software, as it completely stops your internet connection. I had to uninstall it to make it work again ( i use fastcable DIAL-up connection )
But you can do it with the CMD.
Open an elevated command prompt (Type “CMD.EXE” in the start menu search bar, then right click the cmd.exe link and select “Run as Administrator”).
In the command window, type: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=MyNet key=MyPassword
Replace “MyNet” with the name you want to use for the wireless network and replace “MyPassword” with your chosen password for accessing it)
Press Enter.
Now type: netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Press Enter.
Open Control Panel and go to Network and Sharing Center.
Click Change Adapter Settings.
Right click your Internet connection and select Properties.
Click the Sharing tab.
Check the box that says “Allow other network users to connect.”
Choose your virtual wi-fi adapter and click OK.
If you want to delete the new created connection type in cmd: netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
Props to some windows guide blog
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I just tried it, but it keeps telling me that there is no command set hostednetwork. And I did everything like you advised me: Run as administrator, etc etc. On what OS did that work for you... I run Windows Vista
Windows 7 but i see no reason for it not to work on vista as well.
Dethox said:
Connectify is a crappy software, as it completely stops your internet connection. I had to uninstall it to make it work again ( i use fastcable DIAL-up connection )
But you can do it with the CMD.
Open an elevated command prompt (Type “CMD.EXE” in the start menu search bar, then right click the cmd.exe link and select “Run as Administrator”).
In the command window, type: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=MyNet key=MyPassword
Replace “MyNet” with the name you want to use for the wireless network and replace “MyPassword” with your chosen password for accessing it)
Press Enter.
Now type: netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Press Enter.
Open Control Panel and go to Network and Sharing Center.
Click Change Adapter Settings.
Right click your Internet connection and select Properties.
Click the Sharing tab.
Check the box that says “Allow other network users to connect.”
Choose your virtual wi-fi adapter and click OK.
If you want to delete the new created connection type in cmd: netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
Props to some windows guide blog
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well Im using connectify me since it is launched and now using a beta version of itAnd Im telling u it works fine and it has more function that u cant immagine.
Dethox said:
Windows 7 but i see no reason for it not to work on vista as well.
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The only commands available on my netsh wlan are these:
set file
set machine
set mode
set autoconfig
set blockednetworks
set createalluserprofile
set profileorder
set profileparameter
set tracing
So I suppose it has something to do along with the fact that connectify is only available for Windows 7. Apparently creating a virtual host is not an option for Windows Vista.
So is there a way, by changing something on the phone, to make it identify my adhoc network?
I also tried with add-hoc connection and it didn't work. But what i forgot to do was to share the internet with the new created connection aka share the connection that already has internet to the one created with the ad-hoc method.
Network and Sharing Center> Adapter Settings> Chose your connection that has internet>Properties>Sharing> Allow other network user...>From the List choose the connection created via ad-hoc ( should be Wireless COnnection 2 )
I can't say more as I never used Vista much.
Dethox said:
I also tried with add-hoc connection and it didn't work. But what i forgot to do was to share the internet with the new created connection aka share the connection that already has internet to the one created with the ad-hoc method.
Network and Sharing Center> Adapter Settings> Chose your connection that has internet>Properties>Sharing> Allow other network user...>From the List choose the connection created via ad-hoc ( should be Wireless COnnection 2 )
I can't say more as I never used Vista much.
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But still this means that your phone is capable of regognizing adhoc networks. My phone doesn't seem to "see" the network. It doesn't appear in the list of available networks, in the wifi section, after I scan for networks.
Does it appear in your list?
phoivos86 said:
But still this means that your phone is capable of regognizing adhoc networks. My phone doesn't seem to "see" the network. It doesn't appear in the list of available networks, in the wifi section, after I scan for networks.
Does it appear in your list?
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With the cm7 kernel it didn't work.
But i flashed the nfinity kernel mc4 ( the one in my sig ) and it works gr8
Found the solution:
1. I flashed the nFinity Kernel mc4
2. I flashed this wpa_supplicant patch
3. I created an AdHoc network on my Vista laptop
[ATTENTION: Do NOT use WPA.. Only WEP encryption]
And then my phone was able to share the laptop's internet connection.
I just tried connectify and Im very happy. very good app
Karthus said:
I just tried connectify and Im very happy. very good app
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Connectify runs only on Windows7 . On every other OS the AdHoc procedure is needed.
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you can use winhotspot aka windows hotspot
Hi,
You can use winhotspot at winhotspot{dot}com
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I am the developer of the app, Please let me know your feedback and sugg...
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Thanks
Harsha