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XDAIIi Wifi access over home router to browse PC apps etc

I got me a new 2i, and now want to use the wifi function from home as well as hotpspts etc.
I got me a Linksys Wireless-G 54mbps Broadband Router (Back compatibale with 11 b)
Any usefull tips on which software I can use to connect to my home pc and browse to my documents/mp3's/ etc and stream to the 2i?
Also with this I would like to be able to set up a VPN from the 2i so i can remotley connect to my desktop pc when away from home, and do this from a hotspot etc.
Any advise?
Thanks

Just use pocket IE or file explorer and type in the UNC path of the location on your home PC, e.g. \\HOMEPC\MYMUSIC.

Could you let me know which version you are using for the XDA IIi and which model WAP? I've been trying to get my IIi to work with a 3COM OfficeConnect WAP to no avail (both work and home). Work WAP is carrying about 5 different client WIFI cards (and a HP IPAQ). Home WAP is carrying 3 different WIFI cards. No problems in either case. Just my XDA IIi is unhappy. Home WAP is running the lastest firmware from 3COM and Work WAP is running original firmware. My XDA IIi doesn't work with either. I have managed to get the XDA to WIFI on a neighbour's WAP working. Which seems to indicate that XDA IIi is OK.
I've seen another post where there was a problem with a linksys 54g / XDA IIi
Similiar thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=20178
Anybody got any ideas?
UPDATE: Got IP address @ work wap from MS DHCP server. Can ping/traceroute using vxUtils, but the device doesn't appear to "know" it's connected. IE, etc still tries to use GPRS.

wifi and vpn
I am also unable to keep a vpn connection going with my wifi. Any help appreciated.

Internet connection over VPN over Wifi
I am also unable to keep a vpn connection going with my wifi. Any help appreciated.
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I managed to establish a connection and got access to the internet via a VPN-Server in the local network connected via Wifi to my XDA mini. I had also problems with vpn connection going down.
Unfortunately I have some troubles with my Wifi card, so I don't have the exact settings. But AFAIR the problem was solved by doing this:
- Going to Settings->Connections->Connections->Advanced->Execptions
- Using New URL to add "*" and "*/*".
(I have a german version, so I'm not sure, how the buttons are labled in english)
I think the problem is, that the software thinks, VPN connects always to the INTRAnet at your workplace. By adding this "Exections" you tell the device, that the hole internet is included in the intranet.
Maybe there is a routing tool for PPC which can solve this, too?

cant access net thru WLAN card

i just bought a Spectec WLAN card. tried using it to access the net using my wifi broadband modem. at first it worked with PIE but later it never worked. in the server settings for the WLAN card i put the server setting for my wifi modem otherwise it wont connect to the modem. i even tried opera. opera says could not locate remote server n on PIE it says can not connect. can anyone please help me with this? m sure there must be a simple soluton but it seems beyond me!! i can connect to the net using my laptop. works fine with the pc connection

VPN on WM5

Hi
I have managed to get my Hermes to connect to VPN and stay connected via the reg hack (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Registry)
but it doesnt seem to be sending anything via the VPN, its like its refusing to send connections via VPN, i know the VPN connection works fine as i have tested via my PC and it works fine, just cant get it work via my PPC
anyone got anyideas as why its not sending data via VPN ?
thanks
David

Cannot get IP address using Internet Sharing

hey, ive been scooping on here for a while and this is my first post.
ive searched for over an hour and i havent found the answer.
i downloaded internet sharing cab and installed it, it runs fine on my wm6, but when i connect it to my laptop using usb, the laptop cant get the IP address.
it eventually says limited connection on my laptop. any ideas?
TIA
Cliff

I can tell you from experience (i connect this way) that you don't need to install anything on your laptop exept for active sync (i think the latest one is 4.5) after you do that you enable internet sharing in your wing ( start/programs/accessories/internet sharing) after you enable it you connect your wing to your laptop, at that point your laptop should regognize your phone as a network connection. you can now browse the net.
if you're on the 5.99 proxy there is one more step. you have to configure Internet explorer to use the proxy. I don't remember everything off the top of my head but I think it goes like this settings/ connections tab/lan settins/proxy server
from there you just enter the same proxy and port that you did on your wing. you should now be able to surf.

the thing is, my phone is unlocked and im on the cingular network. i have all the settings for it. internet explorer works on my phone.(i get internet on my phone)
when i connect it to my laptop, it detects it like its supposed to, BUT it doesnt get the IP address. if you have anymore info, let me know
thanks
Cliff

Mda Vario II using opera over wifi

Hi there,
I've been trying to use opera on my MDA Vario over my wifi yet as far as I can gather you need to create a new connection under connections (since I have to authenticate to an ISA server).
Yet I can't get it to connect, I can connect to the internet through IE (im actually typing this on my phone on IE ) yet opera doesn't seem to work. Is there any way to get it to work
Im on wm6 and im using opera mobile (i don't really want to use opera mini since it always asks me to connect due to a security certificate issue) and im connecting through an ISA server which I am unable to change the settings on since its a phone problem since it works for IE
oh and a small low priority question how do I stream through wifi since streaming media always fails to connect
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance
Anti