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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.
I saw on NookDevs.com about the original nook needing to use ADB to change some files to allow for WPA-PEAP Wifi connections. Would that work the same for the Nook Color?
cventurini said:
I saw on NookDevs.com about the original nook needing to use ADB to change some files to allow for WPA-PEAP Wifi connections. Would that work the same for the Nook Color?
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So you need 802.1x? Have you tried configuring it as much as you can in the wifi settings, then running this and configuring it the "rest of the way"? I haven't tried it on the NC yet, but it worked on my Nexus One to connect to my work wifi.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/wifi-advanced-config-editor/org.marcus905.wifi.ace
i will download it when i get home im getting blocked at work then i will try it tomorrow
So, I've tried using the ad-hoc enabled wpa_supplicant file to allow my NC to see my Droid as a hotspot. My NC can now see my Droid and can attempt to access it (even asking for password), but it fails to connect everytime.
Anyone else successfully tether their NC to a Droid 1?
I use the motorola droid 1 and I connect it using Wireless Tether App. Works fine. Other than the annoying problem that when the nook sleeps it drops the wifi. But that is a known issue.
Hmm, not sure what I've done wrong. I can see the Droid SSID in my list of wireless networks. I can try to connect and get "Obtaining IP address" for about 30 seconds, then see a connect failed message. The logs in Wireless Tether on the Droid indicate successful communication with no indication of failure.
Question to you Lyam23
Hi there. So you successfully added your supplicant file. Did you follow Root Explorer as the way to accomplish this?
I tried it and now there's no Wifi at all. I'm awaiting a reply on the thread for performing the ad-hoc, but replacing and renaming the WPA files did something to mess me up. (I did something to mess me up) ( ;
Resolved : the folder was my fail. Had to rename the wpa folder, then move the adhoc fix version of the file outside of it....direct into bin.
lyam23 said:
So, I've tried using the ad-hoc enabled wpa_supplicant file to allow my NC to see my Droid as a hotspot. My NC can now see my Droid and can attempt to access it (even asking for password), but it fails to connect everytime.
Anyone else successfully tether their NC to a Droid 1?
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Are you able to tether to a PC? That way we rule out that you can or cannot tether.
Did you set the permissions in the new file correctly?
I successfully tethered a Samsung Fascinate to the NC, two different NC's by the way. Process works.
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Are you able to tether to a PC? That way we rule out that you can or cannot tether.
Did you set the permissions in the new file correctly?
I successfully tethered a Samsung Fascinate to the NC, two different NC's by the way. Process works.
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I was able to tether to a laptop a couple of months ago. I'll try again later today. I've probably changed ROMs on my Droid 1 since then.
Permissions are correct.
I'm sure it does work for everyone except me. That's why I'm frustrated!
EDIT: Must be my Droid. I can no longer connect via laptop.
EIDT2: switched to CM7 and all works now!
Is there a good tutorial for the Root Explorer way of doing this?
I've followed the directions on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868354 but for whatever reason, even though I can visually see the files in the right spots, and the commands all run properly, I can't see the Ad Hoc connection from my Droid 1.
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Hi there. So you successfully added your supplicant file. Did you follow Root Explorer as the way to accomplish this?
I tried it and now there's no Wifi at all. I'm awaiting a reply on the thread for performing the ad-hoc, but replacing and renaming the WPA files did something to mess me up. (I did something to mess me up) ( ;
Resolved : the folder was my fail. Had to rename the wpa folder, then move the adhoc fix version of the file outside of it....direct into bin.
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I know the OP said their problem was fixed, but I thought I'd still post this.
I found out that some ROM's and/or kernals broke Access Control and disabling it on your droid will allow you to tether again. You can still use security, just not access control.
Hi everybody.
I would like to know if someone is working on a hack for our NOOKs tablet to access ad-hoc networks. I saw there is some movement on other devices, as android, at least the latest version, does not include support to ad-hoc network. The reasons are obvious, Google team will not implement this in the next version as they are going further to offer mobile services an they would you require that you purchase a new data plan.
So, it is time to have a hack for our android(ed) NOOK devices in order to access ad-hoc networks from our mobile phones.
Does anyone know about a similar movement on NOOK community ?
Regards.
Angelo
I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish here based on your statement. Ad-hoc networks only allow two individual computers to connect without one being configured as an access point, sort of like bluetooth in terms of functionality. The reason it is unavailable is probably more to do with security as it is a dangerous connection to use or enable. If you are talking about tethering to for instance your phone, that works fine, use it all the time. This doesn't require ad hoc, only a tethering app (e.g. pdanet) or it is built in for many phones.
If you have an old Nokia device, I've noticed that when they tether via JoikuSpot, they create ad-hoc networks. If this is the reason you want ad-hoc networks enabled (to tether), I guess this is a valid reason. To pair two devices together, that may become troublesome (I doubt it'll be working any time soon).
Tethering via ad-hoc is perfectly fine, I'll take a quick look at it for the Nook HD+, and I'll reply back with what I find; hopefully a solution. I'll try and take a look some time this Wednesday or weekend.
I've not fully tested it, but doesn't Cyanogenmod enable ad-hoc networks by default? So, I guess you could go down that route (of course, I do accept that CM10 isn't for everyone).
P.S. If I do, or anyone else enables ad-hoc networks on the Stock ROM, you'll need to be rooted, and with CWM (since you'll need to apply a .zip) to hopefully enable ad-hoc networks.
All the best.
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If you have an old Nokia device, I've noticed that when they tether via c, they create ad-hoc networks. If this is the reason you want ad-hoc networks enabled (to tether), I guess this is a valid reason. To pair two devices together, that may become troublesome (I doubt it'll be working any time soon).
Tethering via ad-hoc is perfectly fine, I'll take a quick look at it for the Nook HD+, and I'll reply back with what I find; hopefully a solution. I'll try and take a look some time this Wednesday or weekend.
I've not fully tested it, but doesn't Cyanogenmod enable ad-hoc networks by default? So, I guess you could go down that route (of course, I do accept that CM10 isn't for everyone).
P.S. If I do, or anyone else enables ad-hoc networks on the Stock ROM, you'll need to be rooted, and with CWM (since you'll need to apply a .zip) to hopefully enable ad-hoc networks.
All the best.
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Yes, you are 100% correct. I do have a Nokia and Joikuspot.
The other problem is that I am a complete newbie to android, cyanogenmod etc.
I have rooted my Nook HD, but I dont know if it is using cyanogenmod. I just purchased a microSD card that rooted and installed gapps..
Thank you for your help....
Rooting stock does not add CyanogenMod. You must install that separately by installing it to a bootable SD.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
I looked around and didn't see ad hoc in my CM10, and there's this: http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/62183-ad-hoc-was-disabled-in-cyanogenmod-10/ Apparently CM has followed google here.
Maybe this can help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872521
It seems that for NooK Color, this is already done.
AngeloGomes said:
Maybe this can help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872521
It seems that for NooK Color, this is already done.
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It does not help on HD+ (included wpa_supplicant binary complains in logs that it does not support wi-fi n spec).So wi-fi does not work at all on Nook HD+ with this hack.
We need a newer patched wpa_supplicant (that supports ad hoc and wifi mode n). Hacked version for any recent android device should go. I'm going to try that http://androidtablethacks.com/android-tablet-hacks/how-to-enable-adhoc-wifi-on-android-tablets/ once have a spare time.
I was talking about the idea of that topic.
But I think you got it.
About to have support to wifi n: I suppose that wifi g support is enough, right ?
AngeloGomes said:
I was talking about the idea of that topic.
But I think you got it.
About to have support to wifi n: I suppose that wifi g support is enough, right ?
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It would be enough, but supplicant fails to start
I've dedicated some time to study this problem. Here is the result:
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Is there any chance the rom will include the ad-hoc patch? Or maybe there is anybody with configured build environment who can recompile wpa_supplicant binary?
The most recent patch version I've found is http://www.verydemo.com/demo_c131_i18097.html
Old patch discussion http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754961 and the old patch itself http://szym.net/android/wpa_supplicant-ibss.patch
I've tried downloading few patched wpa_supplicant binaries for another devices, but they all use another wi-fi drivers. Nook HD+ has wl1271l chip and uses wl12xx driver.
Many people seem to use Joikuspot to share GPRS/EDGE/3G to another devices via wifi (mobile ad-hoc spot), but Android does not see any adhoc network and it's really annoying...
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Or at least maybe anybody has compiled tun.ko module for the latest kernel? I'm trying to get BlueVPN working (to connect my N78 phone as Dial-up Networking device via bluetooth)
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Finally got Internet tethering working with N78. The tun module is present, but for some reason not autoloaded at startup. So, I performed
$ su
# modprobe tun
and managed to connect via BlueVPN to N78 (EDGE). The name of program is a bit misleading, it just connects to phone with BlueDUN installed or to any (?) cell phone that can work as bluetooth modem. I'm using the second option.
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Joikuspot is told to discharge Nokia device in ~40 minutes of active usage. So tethering over bluetooth seems to me not only the only available, but also the prefered solution. Almost any phone with bluetooth should feet this purpose.
So, here is the final procedure:
- You need the rooted firmware with any terminal emulator (I use CM10 and build-in Terminal Emulator)
- Install BlueVPN
- pair your devices over bluetooth (may need to repeat pairing from scratch after installing BlueVPN)
- Start terminal emulator and type
su
- type
modprobe tun
- no output is okey. If you get the module not found error, I have bad news to you You need the tun.ko kernel module built exactly for your ROM. But at verygreen CM10 firmware tun.ko is present.
- disable wifi
- Start BlueVPN. Go to the settings and configure you connection options (I've enabled auto-resume and lcp compatibility, yo may need to play with another options to may things work) and GPRS settings (may be found at mobile provider web-site. At least Phone number, Access point need to be configured, in my case I've also set an Authentification to none)
- press back. On your screen you should see the paired device name. Click on it (probably at the button on the right)
- If confirmation appears, say "trust"
- If the text "BluVPN is connected with ..." is displayed on the bottom of your screen, congratulations: you are connected. Otherwise wait for some time and try selecting your device in a list again. Maybe you will have to play with settings / reboot and repeat the whole procedure/reboot your cell phone.
In my case, it takes 1-2 tries to connect, but connection seems to be stable. Don't forget that bluetooth distance is limited
Few notes: you have to run commands su/modprobe tun after every reboot.
I am new to Tasker...so please forgive me if this sounds silly.
I heard that one can unlock the screen when one connects to home wifi or trusted wifi. I tried to do it by connecting to my home wifi and enable keyguard off from the Display section. It simply does not work.
I also tried to follow the instructions from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562909&highlight=tasker
Frankly I do not have any clue how it is done...meaning, I do not know how to set up with my wifi connection. Can someone help me out and teach me step by step please? Thanks!
Never mind, I found a way to work...do not know about the 20 seconds rule though...anyway it works. Here is a clip if you want to set it up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xajVtcZKhF4