Hello all
I have had a good search through the android forums but cant seem to find a good htc network plug in equivilant for my hero.
basic functions like
network neighbourhood - search for devices too
drive mapping
I have 3 pc and laptops on my home network and would love to access files on these, as I did on my many WinMo phones
any suggestions
Thanks in advance
Try estrongs file explorer...
mcewan said:
Try estrongs file explorer...
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I have usedthis but it doesnt have a search for devices option.
it wants ip addy's to connect.
none of the pc's on my network have static ip's
thanks for the tip though
any other suggestions
If you've only got 3 devices you want to access on your network, is not worth putting them all on static IPs...?
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If you've only got 3 devices you want to access on your network, is not worth putting them all on static IPs...?
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and if you want to use the same devices on other networks? if he is using windows it is a major PITA to change from static to dhcp address, so he might want to leave it dhcp all the time...
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In order to use the WiFi at my school, you have to have an authentication program installed that checks a series of settings on your computer before it allows you to connect to the internet. To my knowledge, there's no mobile version offered. Any suggestions on how to get around this or use the program on the Tilt? I'm utterly stumped.
i guess its using certificates to connect you, try to implement those certificates. i dont exactly know how, maybe someone has done this before
go to your schools IT dept. and and give them your MAC Address...the MAC address can be found in the wireless LAN settings and tapping Advance ..its should be there
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To my knowledge, there's no mobile version offered.
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In case you're talking about SecureW2, there is a WM version
http://www.securew2.org/products/
Worked fine on my PDA at my school.
prerak4021 said:
go to your schools IT dept. and and give them your MAC Address...the MAC address can be found in the wireless LAN settings and tapping Advance ..its should be there
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thanks they were stumped to why winmo devices weren't able to access wifi. I'll report this to IT in the fall.
Hello This guide is made up from the knowledge i have build up from advice given on XDA and information on other sites.
I have found this very useful in my home and hope you do to.
First off, this guide explains everything you need to do to use your diamond as the access point to the internet at home for all devices. (PC's, PS3, XBOX360, Wii)
It is highly recommended that you have a unlimited data allowance!!!!! Otherwise you could have a hefty bill at the end of the month.
Right what you will need :
A Diamond with an unlimited data allowance tariff,
A WiFi router (i have used an old router that was installed with Tiscali BB)
WMWifiRouter version 0.80 (please find this your self i will not provide it)
and some basic knowledge of networking on PC's and your devices.
Thats it. Please don't be put off by the networking side of things its really easy to do.
Right first off we need to get your diamond taking to your router.
switch on your router and let it do its thing for 2-4 mins
Connect your diamond to the wifi router by switching on your wifi in settings, communications on touchflow, when prompted, connect to your router and enter your network key.
THIS IS THE SAME PROCESS AS CONNECTING TO A WIFI HOTSPOT.
Its that simple.
Next switch off your wifi in settings, communications.
Install WMWifiRouter version 0.80 (Simple and stable)
once installed open WMWifiRouter and press connect.
This should then setup your phone to be used as a access point and connect to your wireless network all at once.
Once it says connected you can turn off your phones main screen by pressing the off switch at the top and put your phone where there is best signal! HSDPA is needed to get up 7.2mbps (little H in signal area)
Right now you need to setup your laptop or device to talk to the phone via your router!
So here are the settings you need to setup in either TCP/IP (manual connection) or a manual connection on your device (PS3, Wii, XBOX360).
I will use a laptops connection as a example because all you need to do is to copy the settings to another device using a different IP address.
If you use wifi or a hardwired connection, right click the telly with the wifi connection in the bottom right of the screen and click open network connections (XP only dont know for vista), Or if the telly is not displayed in the bottom righthand cornner of the task bar then click start, control panel, network connections.
Click on the connection you wish to use i.e local area connection or wireless network connection (you can setup both connections by repeating these steps on each connection)
this should bring up a general tab of this connection, click properties.
This will bring up another box with the network properties, all you need to do is manually enter your IP settings and DNS settings so double click on "internet protocol [TCP/IP]"
Another box appears.
Click "use the following IP address"
In IP address type "192.168.0.xxx" xxx being the unique 3 digit code of your choice, write this down for your firewall settings on other devices if you run a networked drive etc. Each new device will need its own unique 3 digit code ie PC = 192.168.0.100, XBOX360 = 192.168.0.200, Wii = 192.168.0.123 etc.
In Subnet mask type "255.255.255.0"
In Default gate way type "192.168.0.1
Now click "Use the following DNS server address"
In preferred DNS server type "192.168.0.1"
Thats it, press ok and ok on any other boxes still left open.
Your network device will rest your IP and DNS settings to the ones you have just entered, thus allowing you computer to access the mobiles phones internet connection via your router
On all your devices Manually setup all your connections using these settings and they will all use your mobile phone to connect to the internet.
Using DHCP to configure your network is not advised as its unreliable at finding your phones connection.
Now if you want to start using your phone as a phone again, open up WMWifiRouter again if its not already and click options Quit.
To get internet access on other devices via your phone again all you need to do is to start WMWifiRouter and press connect. Start using the internet!!!
If you wish to use your laptop on another hotspot, you will need to reset the TCP/IP settings back to automatic, otherwise it will not work.
Using this process sometimes causes the phone to disable its own internet connection, so a soft reset after exiting WMWifiRouter is recommended.
Have fun, im sorry if its all a little messy but i have never been very good at writing these guides.
If any modd wants to add or edit this post then please feel free. any persons wanting to add to this guide please do so.
Yes i know you can connect your phone to your laptop by USB, Bluetooth, but this method allows multiple devices to use the same phone to access the internet at the same time and via a access point at the highest possible speed, so games consoles can use it!!! Brilliant if you get a good HSDPA signal and live in the country.
Oh one last thing! if you are a youngster and wish to try this, please do so on other equipment, don't use your family's main router and laptop or PC unless its no longer in use!!!
Thank You
i haven't tried it myself but thanks for posting the guide.
Cheers
Thanks for reading
Its does work, In my home i no longer have a land line or cable broadband i just have one bill a month which is my phone bill of £41 including insurance on my device and i get every thing, i have saved my self a fortune per year doing this, that was my reason anyway hehe L8rs
mgs333 said:
i haven't tried it myself but thanks for posting the guide.
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I also havent tired it because i have broadband at home, but i am moving out soon and so will have a period of time where i have no internet so will use this guide.
Cheers for writing it up. My networking knowledge is above basic and all your steps made sense - good work
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Thank you good luck with the move
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I also havent tired it because i have broadband at home, but i am moving out soon and so will have a period of time where i have no internet so will use this guide.
Cheers for writing it up. My networking knowledge is above basic and all your steps made sense - good work
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kaos_king said:
I also havent tired it because i have broadband at home, but i am moving out soon and so will have a period of time where i have no internet so will use this guide.
Cheers for writing it up. My networking knowledge is above basic and all your steps made sense - good work
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Because the data going through the phone will really heat up the phone, as a side benefit you'll be able to use it as both a heater, and a stove until your appliances are hooked up.
Just how many torrents does it take to boil 1 cup of water?
I tried out wmwifirouter with my laptop and I must say it's quite slow compared to connecting the phone with USB and using internet sharing, any clue why? Nice guide btw, will be used when needed
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your are correct, if you use WMWfiRouter directly with with your computer it does seem slow and you also get a lot of drop outs as well for that reason i stopped using months ago and was using bluetooth edr. But using this method respose times are much much quicker (to be honest i dont know why) and it is just as fast as using with USB, i know i have tested it. Im on orange UK, i get constant 1.6mbps down and 360kbps up with two bars connected the HSDPA network.
Im using it right now to reply to this thread, i got rid of my land lane and broadband connection because this is that stable and fast!
As for heating issues (poster above) once its connected and you turn off the screen, i have never had a issue. i even keep it in its HTC pouch in case it falls of the shelf its on lol.
The only problem i have come across which is more of a annoyance than anything is that when someone phones you it can slow your connection not always though, a soft reset fixes the issue.
Any more questions feel free.
chribruu said:
I tried out wmwifirouter with my laptop and I must say it's quite slow compared to connecting the phone with USB and using internet sharing, any clue why? Nice guide btw, will be used when needed
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I want to ask anyone with better knowledge of the android os for help.
I need to be able to connect to ADHOC networks. I have a laptop with LAN internet connection and I want to connect my G1 to the laptop's wi-fi. I used to do that with windows mobile.
YES I know there are similar topics, but they are all abandoned and ignored.
I almost feel that it's forbidden to talk about that.
WHY I need that. I live in a country with NO unlimited data plans and very expensive mobile internet. That's it. I want to be able to sync, download and watch youtube while relaxing on the sofa at home without pennies dropping off my pockets for every tiny byte I download.
OK HERE's THE SOLUTION. Thanks to everyone who made the great tutorials available to us :
http://hydtech.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/how-to-connect-to-ad-hoc-networks-using-tmobile-g1-android/
The important part is to tweak the windows part - you need to tell the broadband/adsl internet connection to share itself to the Private wireless network (the network manging your Wireless adapter). If you are having trouble with the windows part (say you connect and have full bars on the phone but no access to web) google ICS (internet connection sharing) in windows and you should get it working.
*Important notice: AdHoc will drain your battery very fast (1hour tops)
Maybe one of the reasons they disabled it... If you cant cope with taht - get a router. I'm cheap and I'm using it like that
Possible solution
I downloaded aNETSHARE - a free aplication for wifi tethering posted on this forum as well. Inside the apk there is a tiwlan_ini file which might be executed when running the app so you can create adhoc connection on the phone. I have replaced the /etc/wifi/tiwlan.ini with this file and tonight I'm gonna try it on the laptop, but I guess it will only enable creation of adhoc networks on the phone.
Am I talking to myself?
I it's not the tiwlan.ini to be edited. There is a wpa_suplicant.conf file where the AP are stored. I will edit it tomorow and see if it works. Helloo unix gurus. Have some mercy on my mortal soul and help a little.
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I it's not the tiwlan.ini to be edited. There is a wpa_suplicant.conf file where the AP are stored. I will edit it tomorow and see if it works. Helloo unix gurus. Have some mercy on my mortal soul and help a little.
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wish i could help, by the time someone does youll of figured it out lol
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I it's not the tiwlan.ini to be edited. There is a wpa_suplicant.conf file where the AP are stored. I will edit it tomorow and see if it works. Helloo unix gurus. Have some mercy on my mortal soul and help a little.
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You do want to use a modified tiwlan.ini, but do not replace the system one.
Simply create a new one somewhere and use a command like this
Code:
insmod /system/lib/modules/wlan.ko
wlan_loader -f /system/etc/wifi/Fw1251r1c.bin -e /proc/calibration -i /data/local/tiwlan.ini
netcfg tiwlan0 dhcp
setprop net.dns1 208.67.222.222
The last two lines are to set up the proper IP address and dns server.
the backend of the wifi config gui uses wpa_supplicant. simply edit this and add whatever type of wireless connection you want. this is how we obtained wpa2 enterprise support. it was capable, the gui is just setup, for some reason, to ignore wpa2 enterprise/adhoc/whatever networks.
here's the original post from forever ago
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-450915.html
... Wouldn't it be easier to turn your laptop into an Access Point?
Assuming you are under Windows, you can enable ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) and then use your G1 to connect to that.
Many people do the same to connect their XBOX360 for example to their laptop or computer to go online.
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... Wouldn't it be easier to turn your laptop into an Access Point?
Assuming you are under Windows, you can enable ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) and then use your G1 to connect to that.
Many people do the same to connect their XBOX360 for example to their laptop or computer to go online.
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This is what he's trying to do. The thing is, by default a G1 does not see/connect to Ad-hoc connections, which is what the ICS setup will create.
All the information he needs to get his G1 to see/connect to Ad-hoc networks has been listed in this thread by now. Whether or not he will read any of it is another story.
Aaaahh... My bad. I thought the programs already had such a feature >_< Would be interested in this also incase I don't have any signal for whatever reason.
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You do want to use a modified tiwlan.ini, but do not replace the system one.
Simply create a new one somewhere and use a command like this
Code:
insmod /system/lib/modules/wlan.ko
wlan_loader -f /system/etc/wifi/Fw1251r1c.bin -e /proc/calibration -i /data/local/tiwlan.ini
netcfg tiwlan0 dhcp
setprop net.dns1 208.67.222.222
The last two lines are to set up the proper IP address and dns server.
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Thank you! I needed some help on that.
So if I create a internet connection in XP I have to specify a dns there and then enter the same dns in the last line, right?
I actually replaced the system tiwlan.ini (i kept the original) with the one from the aNETSHARE.apk but as expected it created an AP on the G1. I guess I will have to modify the WPA_SUPPLUCANT.CONF too. it should be something like
SSID="test adhoc"
MODE=1 (i think 1 stands for adhoc)
and some other lines i dont remember like the encryption mode and frequency. There are plenty of sample config files. Tonight I will try to do it.
But the question is - what do I modify in tiwlan.ini - is it only the line adhoc=0 to adhoc=1 enough or should I specify ip address and dns there too.
btw I did configure an adhoc network using the wifiHELPER app but all it did was add it to my wifi connections list without being able to see it. The only option was to "forget" the network.
Anyway. I think you helped enough, I will figure read the thread pointed by breaultm. Thanks. I actually couldn't find this very thread cos I searched with "adhoc" as a keyword. Thank you again. I really don't see why they omitted the support for this type of connection. My guess - either a security concern or they just want to make you pay for data plan.
Some reason you don't just use a wireless access point? They're DIRT CHEAP... for example: http://www.infonec.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=352591 -- thats a wireless router (just disable dhcp server and don't use the wan port) PLUS a wireless nic for $34 CDN.
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Some reason you don't just use a wireless access point? They're DIRT CHEAP... for example: http://www.infonec.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=352591 -- thats a wireless router (just disable dhcp server and don't use the wan port) PLUS a wireless nic for $34 CDN.
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Well, I know. The cheapest routers are like 35 USD here in Bulgaria. Why not buy one? Call me cheap, but I'd better buy a bigger sd card first (I use a 4gb one now). I used to connect wirelessly with a pocketPC to the laptop and the connection was very stable. If I can't manage to connect the hard way then I will buy a router...
Does neone know of any gud remote desktop clients for android ? i've tried a few but they all lag so much, im guessing its cuz of the g1's refresh rate or something. Ne favorites ?
Remote VNC is my fave.
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Remote VNC is my fave.
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Does it lag ? so the screen refresh rate is it really low ?
Remote Desktop now Available on Market. I downloaded it and its wway better than RDP which had come out a long while ago
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Remote Desktop now Available on Market. I downloaded it and its wway better than RDP which had come out a long while ago
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U mean remote desktop client ? (12.95) tht one ?
Ya that one its expensive but so smooth
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U mean remote desktop client ? (12.95) tht one ?
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Yea i tried tht, i just cudnt get it setup. Im on windows 7 and am using a di-524 router? any help lol ?
Every Router is different and it took me a long time to figure it out.
If you are accessing it from inside your network ie WIFI
run cmd prompt and type ipconfig /all
this will give you your local ip adress
If you have remote acess enabled on your PC you can just plug in your Local IP and hit connect if your g1 is on same wifi as your pc.
From outside the network its a B****
Step one,
Hook your computer directly up to the internet. no router, just modem to cpu
Step two
ipchicken.com displays your external ip
Make sure you have remote acess enabled on your pc
make sure you have port 80 open with no restrictions
I disable my firewall completely on my pc and my modem.
Then test. If it works you have it set up right,
now comes the fun stuff
Enable your firewall on your computer, Test
I leave my firewall on my modem completely off
Now hook up your router like it used to be
Google Port Forwarding, every router is differant,
but basicly you want to set up an incoming pipe from outside your network to come in port 80 and to travel to your pc you want to acess ie 192.168.0.**
Hit apply reboot and test again
Its a bit tricky to finally get set up but once you do its awesome.
FYI i also run windows 7 so i know it works
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Every Router is different and it took me a long time to figure it out.
If you are accessing it from inside your network ie WIFI
run cmd prompt and type ipconfig /all
this will give you your local ip adress
If you have remote acess enabled on your PC you can just plug in your Local IP and hit connect if your g1 is on same wifi as your pc.
From outside the network its a B****
Step one,
Hook your computer directly up to the internet. no router, just modem to cpu
Step two
ipchicken.com displays your external ip
Make sure you have remote acess enabled on your pc
make sure you have port 80 open with no restrictions
I disable my firewall completely on my pc and my modem.
Then test. If it works you have it set up right,
now comes the fun stuff
Enable your firewall on your computer, Test
I leave my firewall on my modem completely off
Now hook up your router like it used to be
Google Port Forwarding, every router is differant,
but basicly you want to set up an incoming pipe from outside your network to come in port 80 and to travel to your pc you want to acess ie 192.168.0.**
Hit apply reboot and test again
Its a bit tricky to finally get set up but once you do its awesome.
FYI i also run windows 7 so i know it works
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Aight will give it one more try....2 more questions though.....i have dynamic ip do i gotta make it static and with this app does the g1 screen refresh really slowly or is it pretty gud ? (other words is video watchable on it?)
Open GL streaming is not supported by Windows Remote Desktop, VNC connections are the way around that. You must have a static IP if you want to access your computer from anywhere from anything outside your network. Otherwise no you dont need a static one if all you will be accessing is going to be at home inside your network. And no even with 3g instead of WIFI its very smooth and fast, its like having windows on your android phone.
Im using the 13$ one and it works great
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Im using the 13$ one and it works great
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Hmmm....i dunno then maybe its my router but its really laggy i mean the screen takes like a while to refresh n u can see row by row as it refreshes. Someone shud totally make a megavideo app like they have for youtube lol.
bbuchacher said:
You must have a static IP if you want to access your computer from anywhere from anything outside your network.
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DDNS should solve that.
bbuchacher said:
Open GL streaming is not supported by Windows Remote Desktop, VNC connections are the way around that. You must have a static IP if you want to access your computer from anywhere from anything outside your network. Otherwise no you dont need a static one if all you will be accessing is going to be at home inside your network. And no even with 3g instead of WIFI its very smooth and fast, its like having windows on your android phone.
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or a VPN, like the VPN features added from Donut in cyanogen's rom
Port 80 has nothing to do with remote desktop. You need to have 3389 open for the RDP protocol. just FYI
i am wondering is there a way to share pc internet connection with phone like WM ???
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i am wondering is there a way to share pc internet connection with phone like WM ???
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You can make wifi hotspot (if you have wifi) from your pc by Connectify.
oh, i have to make a wifi access point in my laptop then coonect via phone the internet shares..?
or u talking about a option in the phone which named wifi hotspot .??
I forget the steps in Windows XP, but for Windows 7 go to the
-Network and Sharing Center
-Set up a new connection or network
-Set up a wireless adhoc (computer to computer) network
and follow the steps to setting up the connection. Then, at the last step, enable internet sharing. It'll let other computers, or, well, anything that can access a wireless network connect to your PC. Secure it with a password if you want to be safe.
Notes: Some devices will not be able to connect. There may be a software bug or they've not been designed to work with adhoc networks. I'm not sure if the laptop can connect to an alternative wireless network while it's hosting an adhoc network. If you want to share internet, you may need to be plugged directly in with an Ethernet cable.
Yeah my internet connection is from my lan..
but my phone don't detect my network which created from laptop, what's the problem..?
How is this is Nexus one Q&A? This is not even android related lol
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Yeah my internet connection is from my lan..
but my phone don't detect my network which created from laptop, what's the problem..?
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You're probably creating it using the way described above, ad-hoc network setup. Android by default doesn't recognize ad-hoc networks. Some custom ROMs solve this issue, but stock setup won't allow you to see the ad-hoc network. Use Connectify.
Thank u very much but unfortunately this only works in 7, i have vista now....
I want share my pc internet with my Nexus one, isn't here best place for asking such a question ??
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You're probably creating it using the way described above, ad-hoc network setup. Android by default doesn't recognize ad-hoc networks. Some custom ROMs solve this issue, but stock setup won't allow you to see the ad-hoc network. Use Connectify.
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Sorry, I've been using CyanMod for too long I can never remember if it's supported by default or not.
To the OP, sorry if I've caused any inconveniences.
i'm using connectify now, but still my phone can't find the network, waht should i do??????
Did you set your network to Infrastructure? Also make the SSID visible, do not hide it.
i'm using v2 & i can't see such setting that u said, where can i find them to change..?
IF you have a windows 7 PC, i advise you to use conectify or virtual rooter. You can also follow the instructions in the following link - http://www.technospot.net/blogs/how-to-enable-windows-7-virtual-wifi/ - it will enable in your windows 7 pc a virtual ap). Hope it helps you
SOUSAFRUI @ NEXUS ONE
Thank u i'll try & report..
THe link is dead..!?
there is nobody here who could share pc internet connection with his/her nexus one..?!
HELP Me PlEasE....