I noticed something that if I turn on my WiFi and go to Settings ->Network cards, i could see that it tries to connect to the old networks taht it has in its memory, and then it scans for new ones. If it did not find any new networks, it starts to scan for old ones again. How can i make it not scan for old networks, just scan in general, and display to me whatever it finds.
I like to use WIFIFOFUM program, but i wish that i could connect from the program to those networks that the program displays.
Is there a similar program like that?
You should try Hitchiker.
It configures settings and connects automatically (and its free as well).
You can delete old network settings by tap and hold on them then choose delete settings.
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How to stop my wizard\Qtek 9100 from dialing while I am connecting to wi-fi?
I was testing my wireless the other day and evey time I did a search on internet explorer it seemed to be connecting to my net work provider.
Do I need to do something when I am using my wi-fi so it dos not connect both to wi-fi and to my network provider?
And can I down load Skype for my phone? And dos it work well, is it worth doing if I can?
if some one come back to me THANKS
Lucky for you, ive been working on this lately and just figured it out. Here's how to eliminate your wizard's annoying attempts to connect to services that you don't have.
Disclaimer: this will work for sure only on WM5, and ONLY IF YOU USE WI-FI AS YOUR SOLE SOURCE OF WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY. it is not intended for those excessively wealthy folks who actually have $40 a month to blow on a ****ty, 56k-esque GPRS/Edge connection from their cell service provider, and almost certainly will cause lots of problems if you do decide to get this service in the future.
1. Go to settings, then connections, then connections again (there's a connections submenu in the connections menu)
2. Tap the advanced tab at the bottom of the screen
3. Hit the select networks button
4. Go to one of the drop-down menus, it doesn't matter which one
5. Pick the first connection, hit edit.
6. Hold the stylus down on each entry you see then select delete
7. Hit ok, repeat steps 4-6 for each and every connection listed.
Now your phone won't have any connections besides wi-fi configured, which means it won't try to fall back on them and annoy the hell out of you whenever your wi-fi drops.
Also, get a different browser, Opera or NetFront work well. PPC internet explorer keeps you from viewing the real version of web pages and limits you to the cruddy PPC versions (if they exist at all)
pee said:
Lucky for you, ive been working on this lately and just figured it out. Here's how to eliminate your wizard's annoying attempts to connect to services that you don't have.
Disclaimer: this will work for sure only on WM5, and ONLY IF YOU USE WI-FI AS YOUR SOLE SOURCE OF WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY. it is not intended for those excessively wealthy folks who actually have $40 a month to blow on a ****ty, 56k-esque GPRS/Edge connection from their cell service provider, and almost certainly will cause lots of problems if you do decide to get this service in the future.
1. Go to settings, then connections, then connections again (there's a connections submenu in the connections menu)
2. Tap the advanced tab at the bottom of the screen
3. Hit the select networks button
4. Go to one of the drop-down menus, it doesn't matter which one
5. Pick the first connection, hit edit.
6. Hold the stylus down on each entry you see then select delete
7. Hit ok, repeat steps 4-6 for each and every connection listed.
Now your phone won't have any connections besides wi-fi configured, which means it won't try to fall back on them and annoy the hell out of you whenever your wi-fi drops.
Also, get a different browser, Opera or NetFront work well. PPC internet explorer keeps you from viewing the real version of web pages and limits you to the cruddy PPC versions (if they exist at all)
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All I can say is that with diagnostic skills like that thank God your not a doctor!!
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I had a similar problem over the Cristmas period where even though I had a good WiFi connection my Wizard insisted on trying dial up a GPRS connection (even though it is set as always on). I never got to the bottom of it as I decided to give Faria's 3.2 ROM a try. It has never happened since.
With regards to the Skype thing, if you go to skype.com there is a model specific download for one of the Wizard variations I can't remember which one it is but you will recognise it when you see it. It works a treat when I am on WiFi and most of the time with Edge but it only works with the headfones connected otherwise the sound comes out of the main speaker.
I've tried searches but come up blank on this.
When at home, I'd like to lock onto only my wireless net and have the device ignore all others it detects (like all my neighbors' nets).
Reason is occasionally it will try to attach to other networks in preference to mine, even though it is clearly the strongest signal. Very annoying.
ATT WM6 shipped rom, ATT branded 8525
Any advice? Or point me to an appropriate prior discussion?
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Found a solution of sorts.
I went into every UNWANTED network and put in the following settings:
Connects to - WORK
This is a hidden network - checked
Authentication - WPA2-PSK
Data encryption - AES
Network key: bogus random keystrokes
Use IEEE802..... - checked
Now if I attempt to connect to another network - whether it is available or not - or if my net goes down temporarily, the 8525 tries for just seconds on the other entries then eventually reverts back to mine! Exactly the end result I wanted, just not the path I hoped to take. (lol)
I did a sort of reverse war-walk around the neighborhood. I collected all the net names and put in the above settings. All is happy now.
I don't know WHICH setting from above is key to the result. I don't really feel like exploring this further.
Go to Settings--Connections--WiFI.
Delete the unnecessary network cards (other routers that you may have used in the past) and leave only the one you want.
Should auto connect to yours only and if it's not there then it will start to look for others.
Still looking
intrglctcrevfnk said:
Go to Settings--Connections--WiFI.
Delete the unnecessary network cards (other routers that you may have used in the past) and leave only the one you want.
Should auto connect to yours only and if it's not there then it will start to look for others.
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Thanks. I've done that in the past, and just did it again. As I've been writing this reply is has been connected just to my network, but now the two others are also back onto the list.
For whatever reason, my home wireless router will occasionally drop and then come on again. On my laptop, I see the little balloon in the bottom saying "unable to connect to preferred network" and then a moment later, "Connected to XXXX". Even though the other networks can be seen, they are not in the preferred network list, so they never cause a problem.
On the 8525 I haven't found anything like the "preferred network" list, and the little tick box that says "Automatically attach to non-preferred networks", so when my router drops, it goes off and tries to attach to another net. It actually does make communications link, but not connected fully because they are protected networks. It does not drop them and come back to my net when it comes back up.
Am I just missing this somewhere in the settings? I think I've been to every option available and haven't found it.
When I'm in the house (and assuming I've got the wifi switched on on the Tytn 2), how do I get it to use the Wifi to access the Web as a first option?
Even when its connected to my wireless LAN (which it does with no problems at all - much better than my old Wizzard), if I launch Explorer it automatically makes a GPRS connection. The only way to force it to use the Wifi seems to be to turn the Phone off in the comm manager - which then means I can't receive any calls.
I can't find any setting that dicates the network hierachy i.e. that says if there is a Wireless LAN connection then don't bother with GPRS, or if there isn't, then use GPRS.
I seem to recall there was something similar on desktop Windoze where you could have it automatically use a dial up connection if there was no LAN available.
Can anyone help?
Iain.m said:
When I'm in the house (and assuming I've got the wifi switched on on the Tytn 2), how do I get it to use the Wifi to access the Web as a first option?
Even when its connected to my wireless LAN (which it does with no problems at all - much better than my old Wizzard), if I launch Explorer it automatically makes a GPRS connection. The only way to force it to use the Wifi seems to be to turn the Phone off in the comm manager - which then means I can't receive any calls.
I can't find any setting that dicates the network hierachy i.e. that says if there is a Wireless LAN connection then don't bother with GPRS, or if there isn't, then use GPRS.
I seem to recall there was something similar on desktop Windoze where you could have it automatically use a dial up connection if there was no LAN available.
Can anyone help?
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I'm now getting the same thing using Emoze - the thing is sitting here connected to the Wifi & will sync mail & contacts etc over the wifi quite happily - but as soon as I try & send mail from the handheld it starts up not one but two GPRS connections (!) Much the same as if I try & get a web page up - it automatically goes to GPRS as its default route to the internet despite that fact that its already connected via wifi & the only way to stop this behaviour seems to be to switch the phone off in Comm Manager.
Seems to be something inherrantly odd about the way the Tytn 2 is deciding what network connection is available & which it should use. It looks like it needs a little control application to sit between the IP stack & the hardware so that when a request comes it can be routed according to user preference - i.e. Use WIfi if available, Only use GPRS etc The Wifi doesn't seem to fire up a connection when it feels like it - only the GPRS. Do all the HTC devices with WIfi behave this way?
In the meantime, does anyone know of a simple way to turn off/disable GPRS without disabling the phone?
WHile I have plenty of GPRS data allowance in my package when I'm in the house at my desk (or anywhere else I can get a wifi connection) I'd rather it just used the Wifi to sync itself or if I decided call up a web page.
Besides, it interferes with the hi-fi speakers in my study with that annoying buzzing noise everytime the GPRS gets busy.
I.
Hi guys,
I use 3 different wifi networks during the course of a day, well 2 a day, 3 through out the week probably. Home/Work/Friends house
I have a very small data package (5mb) so i am very choosy about when I use my data connection!
Anyways, did some testing.
I already know that if I have no wifi, no data connection on, then I try and start outlook or Internet Explorer, then my data connection starts up (as it should)
now if i have my data connection on, then i turn on wifi on the phone, the wifi connection takes over and the data connection is not being used, even though it's on.
I also have no problems with when wifi is on and data is off, and if i goto outlook or IE, that gprs decides to go on. this does not happen tome (unless for some strange reason wifi cuts out, gprs tries to take over)
So i dont know if its something with your settings or not, maybe your phone goes to sleep and wifi turns off then gprs takes over, or i could be misunderstanding your question, because now that I think about it, perhaps you are asking something like..
- at home no wifi or data connection is active at that moment
- you navigate to a page in IE and instead of gprs turning on, wifi turns on/scans for lan and uses that
Yeah, that's probably waht you are asking.. haha yahoo for long winded useless post
If you figure it out, i want to know! lol
Iain.m said:
I'm now getting the same thing using Emoze - the thing is sitting here connected to the Wifi & will sync mail & contacts etc over the wifi quite happily - but as soon as I try & send mail from the handheld it starts up not one but two GPRS connections (!) Much the same as if I try & get a web page up - it automatically goes to GPRS as its default route to the internet despite that fact that its already connected via wifi & the only way to stop this behaviour seems to be to switch the phone off in Comm Manager.
Seems to be something inherrantly odd about the way the Tytn 2 is deciding what network connection is available & which it should use. It looks like it needs a little control application to sit between the IP stack & the hardware so that when a request comes it can be routed according to user preference - i.e. Use WIfi if available, Only use GPRS etc The Wifi doesn't seem to fire up a connection when it feels like it - only the GPRS. Do all the HTC devices with WIfi behave this way?
In the meantime, does anyone know of a simple way to turn off/disable GPRS without disabling the phone?
WHile I have plenty of GPRS data allowance in my package when I'm in the house at my desk (or anywhere else I can get a wifi connection) I'd rather it just used the Wifi to sync itself or if I decided call up a web page.
Besides, it interferes with the hi-fi speakers in my study with that annoying buzzing noise everytime the GPRS gets busy.
I.
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You should be able to use the comm manager to turn off the data connection, but as for keeping it off permanently, until you decide you want it to be even allowed to be active again maybe you can try this, it should disable your connection until you see fit.
http://www.modaco.com/content/Pocket-PC-Software/246171/New-FREE-Utility/
briggs81 said:
You should be able to use the comm manager to turn off the data connection, but as for keeping it off permanently, until you decide you want it to be even allowed to be active again maybe you can try this, it should disable your connection until you see fit.
http://www.modaco.com/content/Pocket-PC-Software/246171/New-FREE-Utility/
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Great little utility , thanks very much for pointing that out - it at least allows me to do what I want manually - i.e. use my wifi without having to turn the phone off.
Although I know you can disconnect GPRS from the Comm manager, it also doesn't seem to have an idle time out so once an application (like Emoze) has started it up it keeps running in the background. Also, as soon as you turn it off, inevitably Emoze turns it straight back on! The NoData application gives much more control so thanks for that.
I do go abroad reasonably often so also happy to be able to use it for its primary purpose of disabling GPRS whilst roaming to avoid silly charges
It would be great if HTC could build a bit more intelligence and control into the network side of these things though.
I.
You may want to look into Schaps Advanced Config or KaiserTweak for wifi/gprs settings.
You can set timers and disconnects, etc, with those applications.
Iain.m said:
When I'm in the house (and assuming I've got the wifi switched on on the Tytn 2), how do I get it to use the Wifi to access the Web as a first option?
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The Good News: I fixed this behavior on the phone w/o any 3rd-party utilities, etc.
The Bad News: I'm not 100% sure how. :-/ My apologies. Here is what I think did it:
Make sure your browser is closed and you have no open data connections.
1- Open the Wireless Manager and make sure "WLAN" is on and "Data Connection" is off.
2- Go to Start>Settings and choose the "Connections" tab along the bottom.
3- Open "Wireless LAN," choose your home wireless network, and make sure you're actively connected to it (should see a signal quality meter, device network settings, etc).
4- Close "Wireless LAN" and while "Settings" is still open and on the "Connections" tab, open "Wi-Fi." Your list of known Wi-Fi networks should be showing: make sure your home network says "connected."
5- Close everything back out to your "Today" screen.
When my Tilt is set this way -- and actively connected to my WLAN -- the Wireless Manager grays out "Data Connections" and doesn't even respond if I tap the icon. IE automatically uses my WLAN, although it won't connect to some of its pre-loaded favs b/c, I think, they're on WAP servers and the Wi-Fi/NAT router assigns/negotiates TCP/IP protocols for your phone.
I think now I accomplish all the above by simply opening the keyboard and pressing the FN/Wi-Fi key.
FYI -- In truth, I solved this problem by installing Opera Mobile and setting it as my default browser. Opera Mobile is a full browser, i.e. doesn't use WAP.
Hope this helps. If not, sorry for this 5 minutes of your life you'll never get back. :-/
gT
I've just acquired an HTC Wizard and am just in the process of figuring it out. I downloaded AirSniffer and Wififofum and have run these programs in several places where there are free wireless access points. However, the 'Settings' part of Windows Mobile seems to be a bit clumsy when it comes to choosing and connecting to a network when there are several available. It seems to require me to set up each connection individually, and to state whether the new connection connects me to Work or The Internet. It won't allow you to enter the name of the SSID manually under settings, and choose a channel. So, connecting to free wireless seems awkward and out of my control as I just have to wait for the phone to do it, and then go through the Settings dialogue.
I was wondering, is there a neat app available that makes this process easier? Something that will let me choose from the list, or even just let me enter SSID and channel and WEP details (as discovered using Wififofum) and then connect to the relevant network?
Thanks
I use a program called wifi monster and it's great!
try it out.
Hello,
I just bought a Leo. My provider is Vodafone IT.
From the very first moment, while WiFi is present in my house, the phone tried to connect to Internet via UMTS. It does so often when Wifi is temporarily unavailable.
After my old Glofiish M800, one year ago, made me spend 3€ for two consecutive connections for the duration of a half second each (1.50€ on connection then) I requested Vodafone to completely disable Internet access for my SIM card. All I did then was to connect the PDA to USB cable and SPB Weather immediately tried to update weather without even waiting for Net via ActiveSync to become available in a few seconds.
With Leo, I also deleted all network access points from configuration, set all profiles to Office Network and unchecked (my ROM is Italian) "This connection has Internet access" "Questa connessione dispone di accesso a Internet".
What occurs now is that often, but really OFTEN, even during the night, especially when I'm on the road and I'm not interested in Facebook, YouTube or weather, the phone turns on and two popup appear:
One as a notification "Called: " (before deleting AP "Called: web.omnitel.it" "Chiamata effettuata: web.omnitel.it"). The other as error message about problems with GPRS.
I also have to pay great attention to the second popup. Once, but fortunately not today, it went over the lock screen and I was unable to unlock it as the slider was below the popup. I was also unable to close the popup as the screen was locked so I had to soft-reset.
I only installed TomTom and Core Player for now.
I DON'T WANT TO PAY VODAFONE LOTS OF MONEY FOR UMTS ACCESS WITHOUT MY CONSENT, NOR SIGN UP FOR FLAT PLANS AS I HAVE WIRELESS ACCESS IN EVERY PLACE I USUALLY GO!!!
Can somebody help me tell Leo to NEVER TRY to use UMTS? I had to agree with Vodafone that I would have been unable to even send MMSs and perform videocalls until I restore UMTS, but I can't spend this huge money for the sake of weather and for greedy (it's the right word) software that just want to connect to the Internet whenever THEY want (ie. Windows Vista/7 does Windows Update only when Internet is detected, it never tries to connect until you do manually).
Thank you. Please anser me ASAP. If I don't find a solution, I will return the PDA to the seller (it's a great PDA, I wouldn't like to)
settings menu all settings connections connections advanced tab select networks change the top drop down to "my work network"
hope it helps!
Hi, I followed what you suggested and, in order to test faster, I tried to manually update weather from HTC Sense.
First of all, even if I uncheck the Internet access checbox from Office Network ("My work network" you mentioned), I always see it comes back again. I found that "ISP settings" only shows two tabs, and no Internet/proxy checkbox, so I also tested selecting this connection.
I also entered "*" as list of intranet addresses.
Every time I try to update weather, for all of these tests, I see the 3G arrows on top of notification bar flashing for a couple of seconds and the same exact alerts
Does your phone always connect to 3G?
[EDIT] I also tested http://www.htc.com/au/faqs.aspx?p_id=297&cat=264&id=118112, no result. But actually the help page says it clearly: it's normal that the phone will notice errors.
Is there any registry tweak or what?
Hello,
To solve your problem, go to the redfrogfish website, google to find the link. Download and install the Data Controller cab.This enables you to turn on/off the data connection function of the HD2
(I wanted to give you the link, but I am a new user and not allowed to do so)
Good Luck
djechelon said:
Hi, I followed what you suggested and, in order to test faster, I tried to manually update weather from HTC Sense.
First of all, even if I uncheck the Internet access checbox from Office Network ("My work network" you mentioned), I always see it comes back again. I found that "ISP settings" only shows two tabs, and no Internet/proxy checkbox, so I also tested selecting this connection.
I also entered "*" as list of intranet addresses.
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I think you are going further into the settings than i need to.
settings - menu - all settings - connections - connections - switch to advanced tab - click 'select networks'
See my image 1 - setting the top dropdown to 'my work network' (or 'the internet', it gets called slightly diff thing depending on your setup, ,)) means it will look for whatever active connection is available and use that.
I also have a commmanager that has seperate on/off toggles for 3g and data.(see pic 2) So, if i turn off data connection, but leave 3g on, even though i have 3g (well, H) showing available on the top bar, if i go to update the weather it comes up with 'connection error'. If i start opera, it fails, etc etc.
Back into comm manager., turn back on the data toggle, everything works again.
If i turn off 3g, and leave data off, I get the same results.
paulmor said:
Hello,
To solve your problem, go to the redfrogfish website, google to find the link. Download and install the Data Controller cab.This enables you to turn on/off the data connection function of the HD2
(I wanted to give you the link, but I am a new user and not allowed to do so)
Good Luck
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Thank you!
It did solve my problem
Here is the link you couldn't post, as it can be useful to the community:
http://redfrogfish.com/data-controller/
Thanks for the link, had a same problem which is solved now running this program.