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I finally received my HTC desire today. After playing for a while, I found that it has a problem connecting to a hidden WPA2 secured wireless connection. Can anyone share some light with me here??
No probs here, tested with a couple of networks (hidden, of course)...
should install my new Linksys tonite (or on friday), and will post if anything goes wrong with that.
JapanLover said:
No probs here, tested with a couple of networks (hidden, of course)...
should install my new Linksys tonite (or on friday), and will post if anything goes wrong with that.
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Hidden with WPA2?? impressive....you must be the lucky one!
sorry, WPA
I have the same issue.
I have a Draytek 2820n modem/router and my Desire will only connect to it if the SSID is not hidden (using WPA2 - that's what the router tells me).
Same problem here. At work the wlan is WPA2 with hidden ssid. Google'd the problems, and seems to be a known issue with Android.
Protac said:
Same problem here. At work the wlan is WPA2 with hidden ssid. Google'd the problems, and seems to be a known issue with Android.
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I had a similar problem, and there is an application on the Market which is supposed to handle this. Sorry, I don't know whether it works, because finally I used SSID broadcast. I think the name was HiddenSSDI Enabler.
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I had a similar problem, and there is an application on the Market which is supposed to handle this. Sorry, I don't know whether it works, because finally I used SSID broadcast. I think the name was HiddenSSDI Enabler.
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I've just tried HiddenSSID Enabler on my Desire and it appears to work OK. You need the wi-fi turned on to enable it but you get no indication that it is enabled. I just rebooted (to be sure) and it works. If wi-fi is off when you enter your SSID, it will tell you that it can't find it - which seems logical to me.
Thanks for the tip Jade_user.
Sorry to hijack but it is along the same lines..
When I attempt to connect to my wifi router it gets stuck on Obtaining Address.. So I thought to myself right... set up static IP address for the desire... Connected.. Brilliant... except its not.. can't get on any web pages or any thing else that requires a connection!
I have been able to connect to other wifi spots fine but just doesn't want to seem to work on my router at home! I have checked the settings on the router and all appears to be fine (never had a problem before with any of the multitude of devices that have been connected). Checked the spectrum and the wifi channel appears to be all clear.
The SSID is not hidden, the security is WEP... the router is the stock job sent by O2 (they call it O2 Wireless box II, I forget the real model name but I am pretty sure its a rebranded Thompson..). I have a similar router at another address and it connects fine on that one and both are on ASDL2 lines.
Sorry for the long post but tried to include as much info as possible! Its really annoying not be able to get on the wireless as its a basement flat and phone reception is dire to say the least!!
Many thanks in advance,
Pixie
I have the same issue, phone thinks it is connected to wifi just fine, but no data.
However, after investigating a bit more, it seems that it is the DNS lookups that fails, since in that situation, surfing directly to an ip address works just fine, but not if it requires a dns lookup !?!
Hmmm... I just changed the security to WPA and now it is working fine :S.. still annoying because now we are going to have to change all other devices over.. Might be worth a punt in your case tunedude?
REB1 said:
I've just tried HiddenSSID Enabler on my Desire and it appears to work OK. You need the wi-fi turned on to enable it but you get no indication that it is enabled. I just rebooted (to be sure) and it works. If wi-fi is off when you enter your SSID, it will tell you that it can't find it - which seems logical to me.
Thanks for the tip Jade_user.
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Can you tell me where in the option there is a feature called "HiddenSSD enabler" just cant seem to find them anywhere. Maybe I am blind, can you share some light???
kuailan said:
Can you tell me where in the option there is a feature called "HiddenSSD enabler" just cant seem to find them anywhere. Maybe I am blind, can you share some light???
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Have you looked in the Market? It's not a standard option, you need to install it from the Market - just search for HiddenSSID.
REB1 said:
Have you looked in the Market? It's not a standard option, you need to install it from the Market - just search for HiddenSSID.
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Ya found it, install it...but no effect?? dont even know if the program work. It just have the screen to type the SSD?? and then enable button. I have clicked many times on the button, but nothing happen. In the Wifi setting, I created the name but still it says out of range.
There is nothing wrong with the WIFI, when I broadcast the SSID, it work just fine. Anyway, I give up...I just broadcast them.
Just add MAC filtering as mentioned before - more secure than hidden SSID
EddyOS said:
Just add MAC filtering as mentioned before - more secure than hidden SSID
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I'm using both - just to make sure.
When your out traveling you often connect to different wifi spots(restaurants, hotel,...) and you never know how what happens behind.
Is there a way to use your phone on Internet in a safe way? Like a switch on your home screen you can turn the it on/off easly? I guess you need an app, a vpn or a server of some sort??
What do you mean with "in a safe way" ?
For example gmail uses a cripted (SSL) channel to read/send email. Is SSL "enough" safe for you ?
Using a "public" hotspot is not less "safe" than acecss your online backing form a pc at office. Is it possible for the "neworking guy" to see that you are accessing an online bank? Yes, for sure. Could he read your PIN/passwd and steal your money ? If your bank has a decent website (HTTPS) probably not (or not so easily..).
Do you wnat to be "safe" to read an online newspaper for last headnews?
Tor, private VPN
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For example gmail uses a cripted (SSL) channel to read/send email. Is SSL "enough" safe for you ?
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With the easy availability of Jasager routers and how simple SSL-stripping is, no, SSL isn't safe enough on a public wifi.
As bk said, either use Orbot (TOR's Android implimentation) or a private VPN that provides endpoint-to-endpoint encryption.
I usually tend not to do any super personal stuff over public wifi - that means access gmail, google drive, etc.
I tend to stick to browsing websites for reading and that's it.
Chances are, if it's in a known location of a big business you probably have nothing to worry about.
A mom-and-pop coffee shop, or a crummy hotel wifi access point I'd be skeptical of the security enforced.
Here you go..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350941
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Chances are, if it's in a known location of a big business you probably have nothing to worry about.
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Actually, a big business's wifi is probably less safe. Anyone who wants a large number of targets at once just needs a Jasager router, the ability to launch a de-auth attack (not difficult at all), and a local Starbucks.
I was a bit confused about how to use OpenVPN on an Android device because there was so little information around. I thought I'd post this to make it easy for others. It turns out to be very simple. I have an Android phone (Note 2, Jellybean) rooted and Busybox installed, but neither is necessary.
The following steps relate to using an Android device with a commercial vpn service (like an anonymizing service amoung others), but they should help clarify in other situations.
Step 1: download the OpenVPN config files from your vpn provider.
Step 2: download, install and start "OpenVPN for Android by Arne Schwabe" (O4A) (get it from any android app source, it's free, but donation to the author is optional and its a great app).
Step 3: on the "VPN Profiles" page of O4A, use the folder icon upper right to browse to the .ovpn config file for a server, select, and save it on the following page. The server name will appear on the Profiles page.
Note: Sometimes the server config files include a .p12 file which O4A will want to import, then require a password to decrypt...just uncheck that file (upper left) before saving; later O4A will ask for a password, just leave it blank and hit "OK", it will connect just fine (at least with my vpn provider).
Step 4: open the settings for the server you just imported (icon to the right of the server name), navigate to the "Basic" page, and enter your username and password at the bottom of the page (if your provider uses the u/p type connection). YOU ARE DONE (but, you will need to repeat this for each server you want to use).
Step 5: tap on the server name on the "Profiles" page, O4A will open the log file and you will see it going through the steps of the connection process in both the log and the notification bar . When it's finished successfully, you'll see "connected". You can check the connection in the log file. Also depending on your device the connection will show in the notification bar for as long as its connected. You can disconnect by tapping the notification.
The correct configuration settings for OpenVPN are usually included in the .ovpn file, so you likely won't need to change any config setting in O4A. However, you can add the line "auth-nocache" to the .ovpn file manually or add it on the O4A page "Advanced -> Custom Options". This will prevent the username/password from being cached if that's important to you.
NOTE: Using dnsleaktest.com I have noticed that google dsn servers appear sometimes as a dns server. This might represent a dns leak as there would seem to be no reason, for example, for a European located server to use a U.S. located google dns server. I'm not clear about why the google servers are showing up, maybe someone can verify/clarify.
However, you can force a dns server of your choosing by going to the "IP and DNS" page of the server config settings in O4A, and select "Override DNS Setting by Server". You can then use the default dns servers chosen by the author or enter your own.
Enjoy!
What is your choice server? I see free and fee ones, but wondering about true encryption security too.
I'm just now looking into this, and am curious at what point vpn should be considered or if it's overkill for me.
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lyinelriche said:
What is your choice server? I see free and fee ones, but wondering about true encryption security too.
I'm just now looking into this, and am curious at what point vpn should be considered or if it's overkill for me.
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IMHO, anyone who cares about their privacy should use a vpn. It does give you privacy on the web. Otherwise all your net activity, email, messaging, etc.are recorded by your ISP as well as snooped by various international TLAs (three letter organizations i.e. FBI, NSA, CIA, GRU, etc) and commercial entities seeking to monetize your information.
There are many vpn services around, some good, some very bad. After doing some research, I've been using Perfect-Privacy.com for a few years. Some of the things I like about them are: you can sign up and pay anonymously, They have over 40 servers in some 20 countries. You can switch between servers from your machine in seconds. You can chain 2 or more servers for even stronger privacy (though you probably don't need that). They have free port forwarding (needed for some p2p progs). They do not log anything anytime. They donate part of their server bandwidth to the TOR project. Their servers are fast (I can dl at my ISP's cap speed (@12 mb/s) but PP's bandwidth is much higher if you can use it). There's no limit on your traffic. Their up time is very good...occasionally a server goes down, but they get it fixed timely and with 40 servers to choose from its not a problem. Their staff is friendly and responsive (though you should plan on following instructions for setup...pretty easy). They use OpenVpn with AES-256 bit encryption which is currently unbreakable (PPTP and L2TP are hackable) (they also provide access via SSH2, Socks 5, Squid, PPTP and L2TP). My take is that they are very committed to privacy; Overall I think the quality of their service is excellent. All that said, they are a bit more expensive than some vpns, but worth it IMO. You can sign up for one month to try it out, then apply that to a cheaper longer time if you like it.
BTW, you could use TOR (The Onion Router) to check out using a vpn. Its a great project, open-source and free! Its a bit slow because it chains through three servers and all the nodes/bandwidth are donated. But it works well and is a great great service to those who understand that privacy is important. Be aware that the TOR admins ask people not to use it for p2p because that lags down the system.
Hope that helps. Good luck
I am not going to pretend that I understand everything you wrote, but I think I know what you mean by P2P, and that is exactly the reason why I'm considering Vpn in the first place. That being said, I really appreciate you letting me pick your brain about it.
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lyinelriche said:
I am not going to pretend that I understand everything you wrote, but I think I know what you mean by P2P, and that is exactly the reason why I'm considering Vpn in the first place. That being said, I really appreciate you letting me pick your brain about it.
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Glad to help. BTW TOR has a free web browser package with the TOR function already built in. Just download it, install and you're up and ready to browse anonymously. Easier than that it doesn't get Search for TOR, you'll find it.
I have a pixel 2 xl with EX 1.01 kernel. I downloaded wireguard and then signed up on azire. It says it's only free until tomorrow- which is now today. I downloaded all the host files/ phony addresses and put them in wireguard.
Am I going to have to pay for the VPN? It was my understanding that this was all free. I'm still not sure what this is going to be doing for me though. It's my understanding that with wireguard on I can route my internet traffic through a phony server/location/device address. Azire had choices of Canada, Switzerland, Miami Florida, and some other places. I downloaded a file for each place. So I can just toggle on one of the locations and all my internet traffic will go through that phony address, right? This will allow me to access restricted content at work without work being able to track me, right? For example, movie and entertainment stuff is not viewable during lunch break because its access is restricted.
edit: I had 1 of the wireguard locations toggled on today. They were files I added from azire. They don't let me access ANYTHING on the internet when the switch is flipped on and in on my work wifi. What's going on?
Please can someone also explain the REAL, awesome benefits of wireguard and VPN? I'm only really playing around with it at this point.
I just signed up, and it says OpenVPN is free for 24 hours, while Wireguard is free indefinitely.
I don't know much about all this stuff, but I think Wireguard is a replacement for OpenVPN, which has a lot less lines of code, lighter, and having better security compared to OpenVPN. I think it's free currently as it is new and still under testing. Somebody with better knowledge oughta chime in and add more info.
Well its not much use if the VPN itself isn't free, right? What is everyone using this for? I am having a really hard time understanding it's application. If all the VPN services cost, I would think one would have to use this stuff a lot for it to make sense. Are there good, free VPNs?
I have the wireguard switch on for one the VPN files I downloaded from azire, and it works at home on my home networks, but at work I can not access anything on the internet. What does this mean? It was doing that before the 24hr trial was up (pretty sure). And I would think it wouldn't be working anymore, but I can still access stuff while on my home network with the wireguard in app switches toggled.
Im exploring this because if my phone and kernel are capable of it, I'd like to learn and utilize it. Just need help understanding how and what the proper application is.
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Well its not much use if the VPN itself isn't free, right? What is everyone using this for? I am having a really hard time understanding it's application. If all the VPN services cost, I would think one would have to use this stuff a lot for it to make sense. Are there good, free VPNs?
I have the wireguard switch on for one the VPN files I downloaded from azire, and it works at home on my home networks, but at work I can not access anything on the internet. What does this mean? It was doing that before the 24hr trial was up (pretty sure). And I would think it wouldn't be working anymore, but I can still access stuff while on my home network with the wireguard in app switches toggled.
Im exploring this because if my phone and kernel are capable of it, I'd like to learn and utilize it. Just need help understanding how and what the proper application is.
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Your office may be blocking access to VPN services.
Schroeder09 said:
Well its not much use if the VPN itself isn't free, right? What is everyone using this for? I am having a really hard time understanding it's application. If all the VPN services cost, I would think one would have to use this stuff a lot for it to make sense. Are there good, free VPNs?
I have the wireguard switch on for one the VPN files I downloaded from azire, and it works at home on my home networks, but at work I can not access anything on the internet. What does this mean? It was doing that before the 24hr trial was up (pretty sure). And I would think it wouldn't be working anymore, but I can still access stuff while on my home network with the wireguard in app switches toggled.
Im exploring this because if my phone and kernel are capable of it, I'd like to learn and utilize it. Just need help understanding how and what the proper application is.
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VPN basically protects you from being identified on the internet. People use it to prevent the government or hackers from spying on them, or even bypass restrictions on website that the government imposed(torrent, porn, google.com in China).
Sure there are free VPNs, but I guess the "protection" will not be very secure compared to a paid VPN. Obviously not all paid VPNs will be super secure, you'll have to do your research on which company provides the most secure VPN. But if you're just looking to bypass restrictions and don't give a hoot about security, a free VPN normally suffice.
About not able to access the internet during work, yeah probably the office network doesn't allow any form of VPN, since that would mean they don't know what you would be doing.
Schroeder09 said:
Well its not much use if the VPN itself isn't free, right? What is everyone using this for? I am having a really hard time understanding it's application. If all the VPN services cost, I would think one would have to use this stuff a lot for it to make sense. Are there good, free VPNs?
I have the wireguard switch on for one the VPN files I downloaded from azire, and it works at home on my home networks, but at work I can not access anything on the internet. What does this mean? It was doing that before the 24hr trial was up (pretty sure). And I would think it wouldn't be working anymore, but I can still access stuff while on my home network with the wireguard in app switches toggled.
Im exploring this because if my phone and kernel are capable of it, I'd like to learn and utilize it. Just need help understanding how and what the proper application is.
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the vpn is free.. azire offers the wireguard vpn for free since its still in beta testing.. openvpm is a separate vpn altogether and does not work in wireguard
the openvpn was a 24hr trial period.. openvpn will not work in wireguard
this is more a general question, not really for themes and apps section.. i suggest u read up on vpns and the different types/methods to understand more about them
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VPN basically protects you from being identified on the internet. People use it to prevent the government or hackers from spying on them, or even bypass restrictions on website that the government imposed(torrent, porn, google.com in China).
Sure there are free VPNs, but I guess the "protection" will not be very secure compared to a paid VPN. Obviously not all paid VPNs will be super secure, you'll have to do your research on which company provides the most secure VPN. But if you're just looking to bypass restrictions and don't give a hoot about security, a free VPN normally suffice.
About not able to access the internet during work, yeah probably the office network doesn't allow any form of VPN, since that would mean they don't know what you would be doing.
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speed is also a factor.. some free vpns are slow compared to ones you can purchase.. but yes, agreed, he needs to do some more research on the internet lol
How do I know if my azire is still functioning? With the wireguard VPN switched on I can access sites on my home network
Is there anyway to get around wifi networks blocking access to VPN? Can I change dns settings or addresses or something? Every place I try to use this it doesn't work. I can use my VPN at home which is where I least care to use it or need it.
I'm currently at a hotel. There are tons of people on the wifi and it seems if I were concerned about security and safe browsing I'd want to use this now! I can't! As soon as I enable the VPN the internet access stops. This seems useless. Can someone help?
I recently considered completely degoogling lineageos and i succeeded partly.
1. Changed the system webview to bromite webview.
2. Changed the captive portals to
https://e.foundation/net_204/
http://204.ecloud.global
3. And finally changed the timeserver to pool.ntp.org
One of these steps happened to screw up things with the wifi and mobile data.
Wifi works just fine but has a "Limited connection" label on it.
And mobile data doesnt seem to work at all.
Has anyone experienced something similar or knows the solution?
Thanks in advance for your help.
When you are on wifi, are you connecting to a router that has a custom DNS server? I get the same thing, works just fine. Scroll through your router logs and device logs to see what is times out and adjust accordingly.
I lost mobile data on a previous device (LG v20) when I moved over to LOS and was messing around with APN. Given that mobile data runs through provider's server, it might be that the server it being blocked by a content filter or similar. Also, it might be that LOS's list of default APN are not updated with current information required by your provider.
My device uses nextdns through private dns.
I was using vanilla lineageos with microg and mobile data worked fine, after these steps something seemed to have messed up. I have tried resetting APNs too, didnt work.
DNS of wifi doesnt typically affect that of LTE, but might be different in your flavor of LOS.
Look at your logs on router and device.
Private dns is DNS over TLS implementation of android, it works on both wifi and mobile data. I havent changed anything related to dns for a long time. DNS doesnt seem to be the problem.
systool sntpc -sntpRequest
I can see simple ntp client requests like this, should i be looking for something else?
I'm curious as to how many requests you are seeing. I seem to recall android should only check every few days. Hmm.
Checked logs on a rooted v20 stock N7.1 that I keep around for tv and Roku and Plex control. I wasn't able to find a ntp or sntp entry in last 7 days, the length of my log. Firewall did not report any port 123 traffic either.
Incidentally, I am using 3.android.pool.ntp.org to sync with. Not sure where that came from, I don't remember it as being such as I prefer time.nist.gov.
I don't know what could be going sideways with data other than perhaps dns not working ( does ip# work on mobile?) on mobile and degraded showing on wifi.
This may be pointless, but if wifi is turned off, are you able to send/receive a mms? I ask because mms traffic to your phone is based on IP#, but mms traffic from phone has to (typically) resolve name of mms server.
I am just about out of ideas / suggestions.
Thank you for our help mate, i fixed the issue.
Everything is back to normal after changing the captive portal to
http://captiveportal.kuketz.de
https://captiveportal.kuketz.de
The one from e foundation seemed to be the problem. This one is from a security researcher Mike Kuketz.
The captive portal wrecked mobile data too? That is surprising and interesting.
Glad to see you are up and running.
Side note, do you still see same amount of sntp activity now?
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