Hi all,
Apologies if this has been discussed before but I couldn't find anything on searching for it.
My problem is that when browsing using WiFi, Opera decides to switch on GPRS/3G after a short while and uses that instead of the WiFi. Is there any way of disabling this, so that it should sense that WiFi is on?
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Naim
naim khan said:
Hi all,
Apologies if this has been discussed before but I couldn't find anything on searching for it.
My problem is that when browsing using WiFi, Opera decides to switch on GPRS/3G after a short while and uses that instead of the WiFi. Is there any way of disabling this, so that it should sense that WiFi is on?
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Naim
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Most probably your Wifi disconnects due to bad reception and low signal strenght and then Opera tries to connect to any other ways of data connection. Try setting the options for Wifi to performance not battery and/or get closer to the access point.
Go Start> Settings> Connections tab> Connections> Advanced tab> Select networks>
then under "Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using:"
If you choose "My Work Network", then your phone will not try to connect to 3G even if the WiFi signal drops out/disconnects. But on the other hand, you will need to change this setting back to the original setting if you want to use 3G again. What would be usefull is to be able to toggle the "data connection" on and off using Connection manager. Maybe someone knows how to do this?
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Hi guys
I've got a question regarding the diamond, though it could also be possible that this is only a windows mobile question. Is it possible to *only* allow data-connections via WLAN and *not* GPRS/UMTS/whatsoever? I want to use this thing at home and at university but how does the diamond know which connection it should use? I don't want any byte sent to my provider which is quite expensive. What happens if I open Opera and WLAN is not connected? Does it auto-connect with $money-printing-machine-for-o2 or does it then tell me "hey, you are not connected. try within a WLAN-cloud"?
Thanks
Tunnelblick
if you remove the isp settings for gprs/3g/whatever
it will never use it for data
Ah, thanks! This is what I always did with my old mobiles. I thought you had to do a magic dance with wm to achieve what I wanted.
Does anyone know anyway to get opera to ask which connection to use when I fire it up?
I have search already but have only found something about 'My Work Connection' but that does'nt work.
Like th OP stated but I need to keep the data settings so I can use them when WIFI is not available.
Thanks in advance
Creeky
Is there any utility like this?
Is there any utility, which will do the next:
If any program want to conect to internet it will ask me first how do I want to connect: Wi-Fi, 3g, GPRS? And I will choose...
I'm also looking for a solution for this problem.
Currently I has diabled the mobile data traffic by choosing an unconfigurated network at the "Programs that connects automaticly to Internet should connect with" screen.
This is fairy ok due to me rarly using other networks than wifi. But IF I do, I don't want to have to mess around with the network settings. I want an "choose your network" popup message.
Hi
I just finished setting up Wifi and it works perfect. Is there any way i can make the Diamond use the Wifi connection for programs if such connection exist? Currently it alwasy open a 3G connection even if Wifi is enabled, which kinda sucks, since 3G traffic dont come cheap
So what i want is, if Wifi connection exist use that, else open a 3G connection.
Best regards
Mads
Yes, there is a way. Just go to settings-->connectins tab-->connections-->advanced tab-->select networks and select the one you want to use.
In WIFI settings you have to select the same connection at the "connect to" option!
regards
Hi demacus
Thanks for the reply, but I have some trouble following you guide. First in my Select networks I have to networks, “3” and “Arbejde”. 3 is the name of my ISP and the one that’s currently selected to be used by programs needing access to the internet. In my Wifi “Connect To” option I can’t select the “3” I can only select between “Arbejde” and “Internet” which is just to default networks.
So my question is still the same, how do I make the diamond use a wifi connection if one is present else enable a 3G connection and use that.
Best regards
Mads
Err... in my case, the way it works is.. if I connect to the Wifi, then 3g gets disabled for as long as I am connected to a Wifi network..
If Wifi is available and you ARE CONNECTED (just available isn't good enough, you have to be connected), my Touch Diamond doesn't use the 3G.
Soxiz said:
I can only select between “Arbejde” and “Internet” which is just to default networks.
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Select Connect to The Internet
Hey L o r d R a j
The Internet option i am talking about have a description saying that its for use when connection to a VPN connection. My Wifi is active and if i change the setting in the Connection tab to use "Mit Arbejdsnetværk" the wifi works perfect for the browser etc.
Not sure what I or the danish rom i have is doing wrong. But i cant get it to use the wifi if its there, if not use the 3G.
If anyone have any ideas please let me know, thanks
Best regards
Mads
Hello,
I have an problem. When i'm connected to Wifi and launch Opera, weather update or anything else which uses internet. The diamond makes connection with the 3G/GPRS network. The wifi is being ignored or something.
I thougt that i had seen this problem before on this forum, but i searched and can't find it anymore.
Does anybody know an solution or knows where i can find one?
Grtz
You can set network priority up somewhere, i'd be of more help but i don't remember where this is in settings
I have also been looking for a solution to set network priority as wlan first but cant find where to..
ident
I've been reading this site a fair old bit recently! First time i've been influenced to post though. I'd also love a solution to this. Does anyone know how to change priority settings? I swear i'd turned GPRS off, but whenever I check the weather or internet, it connects, sometimes even when I have a wi-fi connection active.
I wish to only use my Diamond with the wi-fi, don't want to get raped on the data charges. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks.
Hesky87 said:
I've been reading this site a fair old bit recently! First time i've been influenced to post though. I'd also love a solution to this. Does anyone know how to change priority settings? I swear i'd turned GPRS off, but whenever I check the weather or internet, it connects, sometimes even when I have a wi-fi connection active.
I wish to only use my Diamond with the wi-fi, don't want to get raped on the data charges. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks.
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That's the exact issue i have! Its bloody anoying!
how about using NoData or from Advance configuration utilities in comm manager actually disabling all other connections ? i've been confronted with the same problem many times and rather use the available Wi-Fi over the mobile internet connections, so that helped me
That's not good enough for me. I have a databundle so when i'm not at home i wanna use that internet. But when i'm at home i want wifi!
I think i found the problem. When you make a connection with a wifi network you can choose between "internet" and "work". When you choose internet there's nothing wrong. When you choose work it doesn't make some kind of internet connection so programs fall back to the gprs.
I'm having the same problems. I'm having a data subscription so don't want to disable it in total. What I tried was go to wifi settings --> network adapters. Selected internet from the drop down box on top (work was default for me). But Opera still connects through 3G or G. What settings did you change exactly Rik_X?
The settings that i changed is when you make a new wifi connection it asks if you want to connect as 'internet' or 'work'. You have to choose work.
With wifi networks allready configured you have to do the following:
Go to comm manager --> turn on WLAN and let it connect to the network --> then push settings --> Wireless LAN. Then go to Networkcards (in dutch its netwerkkaarten) (its under the SSID)
Then click on the connected network and change work into internet. Accept the setting and with a reconnect its works (for me)
Good luck
Rik_X said:
The settings that i changed is when you make a new wifi connection it asks if you want to connect as 'internet' or 'work'. You have to choose work.
With wifi networks allready configured you have to do the following:
Go to comm manager --> turn on WLAN and let it connect to the network --> then push settings --> Wireless LAN. Then go to Networkcards (in dutch its netwerkkaarten) (its under the SSID)
Then click on the connected network and change work into internet. Accept the setting and with a reconnect its works (for me)
Good luck
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Dank je! This worked for me.
Moderators are working with the same
I am an amatuer with xda, as well as my pocket pc (I have the htc fuze{touch pro for att}), however I enjoy both and am learning more and more all the time about both. However I have not been able to find this, and was wondering if such a thing existed: a program to toggle between wi-fi and internet for other programs. You see, I don't have a data package, and don't like to pay for the internet. So I was just wondering if anyone knew of a toggle for something like that.
I'm in the same boat. I use this, and have it mapped to the PTT button. Works great.
I cliked the icon and it turned on my wifi. Is that all it does?
nbower said:
I cliked the icon and it turned on my wifi. Is that all it does?
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Isn't that all you wanted?
DrzNight said:
Isn't that all you wanted?
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Not really, don't get me wrong, I will use that app on my ptt button too because it is very useful, but I was looking for an app to change other programs kind of. It seems like other functions on the phone, such as downloading a MMS, or updating your email inbox require the internet. I didin't know if stuff like tat could be changed to wi-fi instead of the data connection
Well the best solution I know of would be to use Modaco's NoData (attached) which will disable any kind of data connection. Another thing I personally do is to go into the "Phone" settings and then "Bands" and select "GSM" for the top box and "Auto" for the bottom box. Basically that turns off 3G.
If you are connected via Wifi the Wifi connection will take priority over any other connection. So whenever I want to check my email for instance, I push the PTT button to turn on Wifi and then send/recieve and no data is used.
Hope that helps!
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Well the best solution I know of would be to use Modaco's NoData (attached) which will disable any kind of data connection. Another thing I personally do is to go into the "Phone" settings and then "Bands" and select "GSM" for the top box and "Auto" for the bottom box. Basically that turns off 3G.
If you are connected via Wifi the Wifi connection will take priority over any other connection. So whenever I want to check my email for instance, I push the PTT button to turn on Wifi and then send/recieve and no data is used.
Hope that helps!
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Yeah, that does, thanks a lot!
My experience with nodata have not been all that good. Since the wifi reciver is pretty weak I find that if I fall out of wifi cover the phone will connect with 3g even if I'm running nodata.
If anyone know about a program that both activates wifi AND deactivate all other means of internett connections that would be great. I'd rather surf for free on a wifi connection that have a low signal than to pay for surfing with 3g.
I'am also searching for such a solution. I use Exchange server sync for my contacts and appointments. This sync should not go over the Mobile Internet connection, i need it only in our intranet by using WLAN/WiFi
Regardless if WIfi is enabled or not: The Touch Pro tries to connect by Mobile Internet to the Intranet-Server(!), this fails, of course. When i disable the Mobile data connection on the connections settings tab, anything is fine.
In the advanced settings of the exchange server config, i found a drop down box for the connection. But all it shows is "Internet" meaning the mobile connection. The office/business connection (=intranet config) is not available there...
Morning all,
I just got a touch diamond2, this is my first fone with wifi. a couple of questions!
when i'm at home or whereever and connect through wifi this has no impact on download limits within my fone contract?
Does the fone automatically no to use wifi for the internet connection when one is connected?
my fone doesn't stay connected to my home network, it finds it and connects ok but then a min or so later it says 'not connected, networks available'?
any help appreciated
Cheers
Gazza
Hi,
Using WiFi connections at home will not contribute to your mobile data plan. Wi-Fi data does not go over the cellular networks, and therefore is not part of your contract plan. This also means that you can use VoIP, streaming video, and other services over Wi-Fi, whereas you may not be able to over your mobile data plan.
The phone will not switch automatically between Mobile Data and Wi-Fi. You would need to close the Mobile Data connection, and re-start with Wi-Fi every time you wanted to switch.
Your mobile phone WiFi connection may be entering a power-saving mode when idle; To disable this, download the Advanced Config Tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=418151 and install it. Open the Advanced Config Tool and look for the Network settings. The bottom two options should be "Turn off Wi-Fi if no activity" and "Wi-Fi Auto off timeout" Change these as appropriate.
Hope this helps!
Hi, here are my answers based on my experience:
1) When connected to a WiFi network (eg. home, work,school etc) your phone operator is not in the position to charge you anything.You'll be charged only if using your operator GPRS,3g etc services. If you want to avoid Operator connections use Nodata.cab or make the right settings in Advanced config or HD Tweak.
2) Once Wifi connection established, it should have the priority on other data connections.
3) Wifi connection stability depends on radio and ROM you're using, my solution is to to set "Maximum Performance" in the Power Management tab under Wifi Settings. Not doing this leads to instable or even "fake" connections: windows says you're connected but no data traffic occur This is the only workaround I know, any other suggestion is super-welcome!
Cheers