Being out of town in a hotel that has a flickering connection with a wireless (more spiritless than wireless....) I thought of giving my installed WMWifiRouter a try. I had it installed some time in January and never used it. Despite the successful connection between the Kaiser and the network, the laptop recognized the WMWifiRouter only twice, for very short time, and it never connected. I searched for instructions in the forum and the only available stated that WMWifiRouter 8 had everything packaged in the cab, no extra hacking needed. It also all referred to a website which apparently has been taken down. Has anybody made it work successfully? Are there any changes that need to be done to the phone other than installing and running the WMWifiRouter? Does the Internet Sharing Kaiser program need to be specially configured? Finally, does the Laptop need to be set up in any special way?
Thanks for any help!
you need to make an adhoc wifi connection between your laptop and phone before running the app...
shogunmark said:
you need to make an adhoc wifi connection between your laptop and phone before running the app...
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I don't recall ever having to perform that step.
Nick Collision said:
I don't recall ever having to perform that step.
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At some point you had made an adhoc connection to your phone, if it was there previously then you didnt have to do that first step. But if you never set up an adhoc connection to the other device then its necessary to do so before running the app.
How do you make an ad hoc Wifi connection between the phone and the laptop? I am not sure I understand what that means.Could you please explain in simple steps?
michalopoulosgk said:
How do you make an ad hoc Wifi connection between the phone and the laptop? I am not sure I understand what that means.Could you please explain in simple steps?
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I could be wrong. But I believed the latest WmWifirouter package will handle everything on the PDA side include the adhoc SSID. Otherwise:
1. Start > Settings > Connections > "Wi-fi" > "Add New ..."
2. "wifirouter" for Netowork Name, "Connects to:" = "The Internet", Check "This is a device-to-device (ad-hoc) connection"
3. In Wmwifirouter, make sure to check "Use DHCP Allocator" so that Kaiser will acted as a DHCP server and assign IP to yr laptop, click "connect"
4. From yr laptop, search for "wifirouter" as SSID and connect to it.
The final version of the program does not allow for DHCP allocations etc., seems to do it all by itself. The ironic thing is that it connected somehow, after about 10 attempts, and I am usiing it to write this one.
Thanks for all your help and patience!
WMWiFiRouter site down
I'd like to give WMWiFiRouter a try. The site is down. How can I get a copy?
Thanks, Bren
The files had to be removed at the authors request. Keep checking his site for details!
http://www.wmwifirouter.com/
Or you can check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=357152
Also im going to lock this thread, all support details should be referred to the above thread due to the authors request to pull the software. I dont want to have this app sneaking its way in and having negative affects on the author.
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OK, I have the program installed on the Kaiser, I have the port 3389 forwarded on my router. For the life of me, I can't figure out why I can't connect to the PC.
I even have the PCs alternate account and password and it's just not working. Someone please help.
you have to enable remote access on your host PC
I have also done that.
Try...
LogMeIn.com
Make sure your data connection on your phone is active before you try to connect.
The RDP client on this site does not seem to initiate the network on it's own.
I use bandswitch to close my idle connection and have to disable it when I try to rdp to home.
Do have something that you can telnet from? If so try telnetting to the PC you are trying to connect to via RDP.
telnet <ip> 3389
That will at least tell you if your PC is listening for rdp connections.
hmm, I tried telnetting myself using absolute telnet. Not exactly sure how to use it, but I entered in my IP address, and the port I have forwarded on my router and it kinda worked, but maybe not.
When I try to connect to 192.168.1.1, it won't connect.
when I try to connect to 192.168.1.101, it connects but does nothing.
I also tried initiating the data connection first, and it still didn't work...
Hmm, any other advice? I'd really like to get this working.
Try this, Jay...
JayIV said:
hmm, I tried telnetting myself using absolute telnet. Not exactly sure how to use it, but I entered in my IP address, and the port I have forwarded on my router and it kinda worked, but maybe not.
When I try to connect to 192.168.1.1, it won't connect.
when I try to connect to 192.168.1.101, it connects but does nothing.
I also tried initiating the data connection first, and it still didn't work...
Hmm, any other advice? I'd really like to get this working.
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Now, just forwarning I am not very technically enclined about this stuff at all. Not yet anyway. I worked with exactly what you're working with. Trying to get RDP working... I found this article and it is now working for me beautifully. One word of warning, disable your PC's Firewall. I have McAfee and it was stopping the incoming request. Bad thing is we are all wireless, our IP's are changing at the drop of a hat. So if you figure out how to beat that be sure to share. LOL. Here's the link. Good luck!
http://www.aximsite.com/boards/vbarticles.php?do=article&articleid=210
mmmkay, got it working, kind of...
I was using the wrong ip address, not even realizing it. I was using my router assigned IP address- not the right ip address obviously. For future reference, and also because I have not seen this documented ANYWHERE else, you must use your ISP ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS, and the port forwarded on your router to connect to your desktop.
So, I got connected to my computer and all, great great. Now I need some help tackling my next problem. Apparently, I am not allowed to connect to my alternate account because of some kind of permission problem. I am not in the group RDC or whatever on the remote machine and I must be added manually. OK, sounds easy.... not. How the eff do I do this?
Yes, I am running Windows Vista Home Premium. I am aware that it came "missing remote". However, I have added the hack, and as far as I understand, I should now be able to RDC to my computer using my mobile...
Who can help?
JayIV said:
mmmkay, got it working, kind of...
I was using the wrong ip address, not even realizing it. I was using my router assigned IP address- not the right ip address obviously. For future reference, and also because I have not seen this documented ANYWHERE else, you must use your ISP ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS, and the port forwarded on your router to connect to your desktop.
So, I got connected to my computer and all, great great. Now I need some help tackling my next problem. Apparently, I am not allowed to connect to my alternate account because of some kind of permission problem. I am not in the group RDC or whatever on the remote machine and I must be added manually. OK, sounds easy.... not. How the eff do I do this?
Yes, I am running Windows Vista Home Premium. I am aware that it came "missing remote". However, I have added the hack, and as far as I understand, I should now be able to RDC to my computer using my mobile...
Who can help?
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Having never used vista (yuk, yuk yuk) I don't know where the settings are, but being a fisher price os it should be fairly obvious.
Just add yourself to the remote desktop user group in the users and groups settings. If your account is an admin account you should have RDP access by default I believe
right click my computer, go to properties, click the remote tab. Click the "select remote users" button
I've already tried to things you two just mentioned. However, these options are not there. I think it has something to do with vista home premium...
I'm not sure about how or what you "hacked" to get RDP on your version of Vista, but there is a setting for RDP versions.
Under system properties -> remote tab
There are three options which essentially break down to this:
-Don't allow any RDP
-Allow all RDP (RDP 5 and RDP 6)
-Allow only RDP with NLA (RDP 6)
Vista and updated XP machines can have the RDP 6.0 program. Otherwise most systems are still RDP V5.
I found the allow all RDP (the second option) works well with from my kaiser to my Vista machine.
I am a fresh owner of an unlocked HTC 8925 and I am having the hardest time connecting to the internet via WIFI. I connect to any hotspot just fine (atleast that's what the phone indicates to me) but when it is time to hit the internet with internet explorer it tells me that I can't go anywhere. (Yes, I chose that this connection connects to the internet)
I don't recall the exact error message but it was along the lines of that any websites I tried to go to was name unknown or something like that. I'll get the exact error message if needed.
Any help appreciated.
Thank you.
under start>settings>connections>wifi>network adapters
have you got the IEEE 802.11b/g etc set to "the internet"?
it may be obvious/you've already checked it, but i thought i'd ask, seeing as no one has commented yet...
I have the same problem!!! I try everything but nobody know how to fix it, click in this thread, i started it and i tried everything that they told me but with not result, maybe you haver better luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2057416#post2057416
jmcorral said:
I have the same problem!!! I try everything but nobody know how to fix it, click in this thread, i started it and i tried everything that they told me but with not result, maybe you haver better luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2057416#post2057416
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GOT IT! At least for myself (HTC Touch "Elf" w/ ShadoW 2.0 ROM).
Was going MAD over this.
Problem is that some programs (in my case the WMWiFi Router ICS software) changes the default network settings for WiFi.
Go to Settings-->WiFi -->Network Adapters Tab. Click on your main WiFi adapter (in my case "IEEE 802.11b/g Compatible Wi-Fi Adapter") and select "Use server assigned IP address".
If this doesn't help (i.e. already checked) I do apologize. Worked in my case.
Hope this helps!
I am scheduled to Deploy to Iraq later this fall and will be taking my trusty N1.
In Iraq you pay an incredible amount of money for the internet it is something like $75 for 96k. One on the down falls is you link up via cat5. I had my HTC Touch Pro last time and I was able to update data etc surf the internet using active sync via miniusb while it was plugged in to my laptop. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Not sure if this will work on the N1 (do any custom ROMs support ad-hoc WiFi?), but worth a shot: http://modmymobile.com/forums/491-jailbreak-root-access/544146-connect-g1-ad-hoc-network-solved.html (skip to "Step 3" for instructions on changing the tiwlan.ini file).
P.S. Needs root for obvious reasons.
If you run Windows 7 check out www.connectify.me It will turn your current connection into a wifi access point on through your computer's wireless device
ManticoreX said:
If you run Windows 7 check out www.connectify.me It will turn your current connection into a wifi access point on through your computer's wireless device
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Thanks for that link, I'll have to try it out!
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Unfortunately Connectify's Access Point mode is only supported on a limited number of WiFi cards, as seen here. My fairly new (1 year old) Lenovo X61 Tablet can only do Ad-Hoc, which still requires modding the wpa-supplicant on the N1. At that point Connectify becomes useless, since you can enable ICS in Windows on your own.
sweet and thanks. i am using this in-flight on gogo so i have access to two devices and only pay for one.
Sorry you are having issues, but yea not all cards are supported. Luckily, both my desktop and laptop have been compatible. My laptop initially had issues because I was not on the newest drivers for the wireless card. If your card isn't directly listed on the unsupported list, it might be worth it to try and upgrade drivers and test one more time.
Unfortunately I am running Xp on my laptop.
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/7785.aspx
https://review.source.android.com/#change,13291
Hope that helps.
Devastatin said:
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/7785.aspx
https://review.source.android.com/#change,13291
Hope that helps.
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The first link is a guide for setting up an ad-hoc connection on Windows XP, the second is a link to a change to the Android source code that's been abandoned 2 months ago.
The good news is that according to the comments on the 2nd link Google is working on implementing Ad-Hoc support. The bad news is that it's not in FroYo, so we might have to wait for Gingerbread to see it. Of course, there's nothing preventing CyanogenMod team from implementing this change into CM6, so they would be the best people to ask about it.
In the network settings on my mac you can 'broadcast' your connection. The tutorial I read showing me how to do that said windows has a similar feature.
You can use travel router and setup internet sharing...
Source: you have to right-click the connection source->properties->advanced and setup the internet sharing.
Destination: If you have a spare ethernet jack, GOOD! Use it.
I know some Ralink-based wifi cards support virtual AP mode (the best bet are Hawking and Asus and I have both).
Just found this. Works great. Install this on your phone, http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/downloads/detail?name=AndroidNotifier-0.2.4.apk&can=2&q= and this on your PC (Windows/Linux) http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier-desktop/ or this for Mac http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/downloads/detail?name=MacDroidNotifier-0.2.6.dmg&can=2&q=
For users who need a guide in setting up the application may visit the following web pages:-
- http://droidbar.net/2010/09/setup-guide-on-remote-notifier-for-android-via-wi-fi-windows/ (Connect via Wi-Fi on Windows)
- http://droidbar.net/2010/10/setup-guide-on-remote-notifier-for-android-via-wi-fi-ubuntu-linux/ (Connect via Wi-Fi on Ubuntu Linux)
- http://droidbar.net/2010/11/setup-guide-on-remote-notifier-for-android-via-bluetooth-windows/ (Connect via Bluetooth on Windows)
- http://droidbar.net/2010/11/setup-guide-on-remote-notifier-for-android-via-bluetooth-ubuntu-linux/ (Connect via Bluetooth on Ubuntu Linux)
Should also note that to use the 64 bit version of the windows software you must be running 64 bit java.
Now this is just awesome.
However it needs a fair bit of setting up in Windows as the balloon notifications are ugly.
Maybe I'll try Growl for windows!
I have had this for about 2 weeks now. The latest update is becoming annoying because it gives me a battery notification every 5 minutes. Maybe its the rom im using.
I cant seem to get this working. I would assume that since my desktop is connected to the network via Wired Connection, and my phone via wifi, but my pc wont see any of the services.
[edit] turns out i had to set it to sent to my custom IP and it works
I just saw this and downloaded it... It's perfect for me!
It worked perfectly first time, no configuration needed... just start the app and start the .exe on my PC and it works great.
One question I do have though is, what is Growl and how do I get it?
ya, i set up custom ip, which i assume would be the ip address of my desktop? and no go for some reason. too bad, i could actually use this. any suggestions would help but if not, Ill try and email the dev..vista with a wired connection to my router, if that makes a difference
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ya, i set up custom ip, which i assume would be the ip address of my desktop? and no go for some reason. too bad, i could actually use this. any suggestions would help but if not, Ill try and email the dev..vista with a wired connection to my router, if that makes a difference
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Try double checking your IP address?
Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center (If you're on Windows)
1. Click on "Local Area Connection" (If you're on Wired Connection)
2. Click on "Details..."
3. Look for your IP address at "IPv4 Address"
However, if the IP address of your desktop is not static. I’m afraid it will vary whenever you reboot your router/modem.
Alternatively, you may set the Target IP address to “Global broadcast address” on your phone.
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I just saw this and downloaded it... It's perfect for me!
It worked perfectly first time, no configuration needed... just start the app and start the .exe on my PC and it works great.
One question I do have though is, what is Growl and how do I get it?
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http://www.growlforwindows.com/gfw/default.aspx
Just install that, pick a nice display, then go in android-notifications and enable the Growl and disable System default.
Does not work for me using windows7
Downloaded client..run ...SAVE..send test ping.. nothing happen
Im sure ma phone and PC are in same network.Firewall is disabled.
Some ideas?
castaway1 said:
Does not work for me using windows7
Downloaded client..run ...SAVE..send test ping.. nothing happen
Im sure ma phone and PC are in same network.Firewall is disabled.
Some ideas?
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Are you on 32-bit or 64-bit Operating System (OS)?
Did you download the 32-bit or 64-bit client for Android Notifier Desktop onto your desktop?
If you're on 64-bit OS and downloaded the 64-bit client for Android Notifier Desktop, you also need 64-bit Java.
Additionally, is the Target IP address set to “Global broadcast address” or "Custom IP or host" on your phone?
If it is on "Custom IP or host" you need to manually add the IP address of your desktop to it.
For users who need a guide in setting up the application may visit the following web pages:-
- http://droidbar.net/2010/09/setup-guide-on-remote-notifier-for-android-via-wi-fi-windows/ (Connect via Wi-Fi on Windows)
- http://droidbar.net/2010/10/setup-guide-on-remote-notifier-for-android-via-wi-fi-ubuntu-linux/ (Connect via Wi-Fi on Ubuntu Linux)
- http://droidbar.net/2010/11/setup-guide-on-remote-notifier-for-android-via-bluetooth-windows/ (Connect via Bluetooth on Windows)
- http://droidbar.net/2010/11/setup-guide-on-remote-notifier-for-android-via-bluetooth-ubuntu-linux/ (Connect via Bluetooth on Ubuntu Linux)
Android-notifier and DHCP networks
Does anyone have any clever ideas on how to get the following to work:
DynDNS hostname used on home network.
Router set to forward packets on the proper port.
I'd like it if I could forward to the broadcast address rather than a fixed IP. I.E., it doesn't matter WHICH computer receives the broadcast after it gets to my home network, just that SOMETHING does.
(I can't guarantee which computer I'll be using)
Ideally, I'd also like to be able to use this on my laptop, regardless of where I am: home or elsewhere, tethered or not.
make sense?
I can't keep a constant wireless connection on my nexus one but it works as long as the wireless doesn't hang which never happens...
so I tried to get Bluetooth working, I fainally got able to pair with my PC (Windows 7 64bit.) And it says paired but not connected on the phone. I try to send the test notification from the phone, but never got anything on the PC.
Can this work over the internet?
kristopherson said:
Just found this. Works great. Install this on your phone, http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/downloads/detail?name=AndroidNotifier-0.2.4.apk&can=2&q= and this on your PC (Windows/Linux) http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier-desktop/ or this for Mac http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/downloads/detail?name=MacDroidNotifier-0.2.6.dmg&can=2&q=
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Link for Windows/Linux download is broken. Please fix or remove, thanks!
You got it here:
code.google.com/p/android-notifier/downloads/list
thnx anyway ,, but it didn't work for me
403. That’s an error.
Your client does not have permission to get URL /p/android-notifier-desktop/ from this server. That’s all we know.
can anyone upload it?
here
locknes said:
403. That’s an error.
Your client does not have permission to get URL /p/android-notifier-desktop/ from this server. That’s all we know.
can anyone upload it?
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http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/downloads/list
I have my Chromecast already set up, and am forging ahead with learning and reading tricks on here, but I was curious about the set up process itself.
Think about it - I have an encrypted WiFi, and there's no open WiFi around me... But somehow when I was setting up the device, the program on my laptop knew the code that the device was broadcasting. The device clearly communicated out to the internet BEFORE I set up my WiFi password in the setup program. I'm wondering what the trickery was that managed that, or am I missing something critical in the process here?
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I have my Chromecast already set up, and am forging ahead with learning and reading tricks on here, but I was curious about the set up process itself.
Think about it - I have an encrypted WiFi, and there's no open WiFi around me... But somehow when I was setting up the device, the program on my laptop knew the code that the device was broadcasting. The device clearly communicated out to the internet BEFORE I set up my WiFi password in the setup program. I'm wondering what the trickery was that managed that, or am I missing something critical in the process here?
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Pretty sure the device uses ad-hoc WiFi and/or Bluetooth to perform the initial sync. There is a thread about how your desktop must have a WiFi card in order to set up the chromecast (but Streaming from Chrome over ethernet works after initial setup).
Louer Adun said:
Pretty sure the device uses ad-hoc WiFi and/or Bluetooth to perform the initial sync. There is a thread about how your desktop must have a WiFi card in order to set up the chromecast (but Streaming from Chrome over ethernet works after initial setup).
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Didn't think about an ad-hoc solution. And the setup program could be set to look for its broadcasts... Nor did I even consider using anything other than my laptop on WiFi to sit RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE TV and play while setting it up.
That sounds plausible, though it felt like wizardry at the time.
FractalSphere said:
Didn't think about an ad-hoc solution. And the setup program could be set to look for its broadcasts... Nor did I even consider using anything other than my laptop on WiFi to sit RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE TV and play while setting it up.
That sounds plausible, though it felt like wizardry at the time.
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I thought the same thing at first, but after setting up my second Chromecast using the Android application, you can see it messing with your WiFi/Bluetooth settings in the status bar when initially searching for Chromecast devices.