I'm having a problem with file explorer, it won't allow me to open network shares. when I put in a UNC path, it tries to connect to the 3G connection, and then tells me that it can't find the server (duh ). I have an active wifi connection, and it works fine for internet, and the weather app. I've even tried deleting the configs for the 3G and RogersMedia to force it to use wifi but then it gives me an error saying that it can't connect with it's current settings.
This is driving me up the wall, as the previous rom that I'd installed seemed to work just fine. I'm using the HTC Home version of this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=452533
EDIT: Even tried using the ip of the machine that has the share and it tells me that the network path was not found, then a network resource error.
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Try Total Commander.
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I can connect to my wifi network just fine, however I am having problems connecting to the shared network (aka shared files and folders). Anyone have any ideas? I tried using GSFinder but kept having issues stating my connection was not correct.
I searched the forum and could not find anything.
Two things I can think of:
1) Your WiFi connection is configured for 'The internet' while in Settings->Connections->Connections->Advanced->Network Selection->Programs that connect to the network
you have something other than 'My ISP'. Those settings have to match.
2) Download PocketLAN. It will only run 10 days if you don't by it, but it's a great network utility for mobile devices. Shows you the network just like desktop windows and lets you run commands like ping etc.
PROBLEM SOLVED, APPEARS TO BE A NETWORK ISSUE
New question posted in second post.
I've searched the forums and the internet extensively without any help so here I am, asking for the community's help.
I can activesync just fine (ActiveSync 4.2) and am able to connect to the internet just as well from my Wizard via WiFi however I am unable to access the internet from my Wizard via ActiveSync passthrough.
I have selected "This computer is connected to the internet" in ActiveSync and, when viewing my network connections, I see the ActiveSync connection is in working order (IP address: 169.254.2.2).
I am unable to connect to the internet as well as my LAN because I tried pulling up my router's web interface in PIE only to receive this error:
"Unable to connect due to an unknown error [some crazy error number]."
I'm unable to connect to the internet with any application (tried sending email, updating pocket weather, egress, etc).
I've also uninstalled and reinstalled ActiveSync.
I haven't always had this problem and I can only think of two things I've done in the interim: I'm at a different house thus my desktop connects to a different network and I've installed (and subsiquently uninstalled) HitchHiker b.41.
Anyone have any ideas?
it is a network issue..
EDIT: I'm ridiculous.
After trying it out at work, I'm left to assume that the problem is a network issue (I'm able to connect at work).
This, however, brings me to a different question. I currently have four network connections set up: Blank, MEdia Net, My Work Network, My ISP. I have "Blank" set as the connection to use for both programs that connect automatically to the inernet as well as for those that connect automatically to my work network EDIT: this is my problem ... I had to set up "programs that connect to my work network ..." to use the work network connection (obvious?) I always assumed this meant programs that would only be accessing my work (I.E. a VPN client).. My question is that in order for me to connect to the internet from work, I have to add my proxy settings to the "Blank" connection. Adding them to the "My Work Network" connection does nothing. This leads me to believe that setting the "This computer connects to ..." dialog in ActiveSync accomplishes nothing. Can anyone help me with this? I'd like to connect using my work proxy while I'm at work and no proxy while I'm at home (is that too much to ask) but, apparently, selecting the appropriate value in the "This computer connects to" dialog in ActiveSync isn't enough.
Hi guys!
I'm trying to use (first time 4 me!) WiFi connection from my laptop and my Jamin in this way:
Start from scratch (without connections...) and turn on both wifi.
Create a new connection for only 2 devices from my Jamin without any security (4 the moment).
Now I can see the new wifi network on my laptop...
I chose connect from my laptop and the connections estabilish.
Handshake to retrieve the ip address is oaky and now I've got the connection from my 2 devices (Jamin and laptop).
On laptop I can ping the ip address of my Jamin but now I don't know what can I do with this connection.
Is it possible to share some folder on laptop and/or on Jamin to copy/remove/move some files?
Is it possible to use the std modem connection of my laptop for browsing the web from Jamin?
Is it possible to sync with Activesync my Jamin?
How can I do it, guys?
You can do most of what you want:
First, make sure that if you selected (on the Jamin) that your network connects to 'Work' in Settings->Connections->Connections->Advanced->Network Selection both lists read 'My work network' or 'My ISP' if you selected the 'connects to Internet'.
1) To browse, copy, move and delete files on you laptop just create standard windows shares. (right click folder or drive, select sharing)
To access the files from the Jamin select 'open path' in file explorer and type \\computer-name\\share-name. I recommend using the free Total Commander because built-in file explorer takes up to 3 times as long to transfer files (no idea why, it just hangs in the middle).
Unfortunately Windows Mobile does not support file sharing so this will not work viceversa (looking at Jamin files from laptop)
2) To serf the web through laptop internet connection you have to use 'internet connection sharing' (not a problem if you are using Win XP).
On the Jamin go to Settings->Connections->Network Card->Adapters
tap on your WiFi card in the list and enter your laptops IP as the gateway.
3) Sync is possible but tricky. I don't know the exact procedure but you need to set up a VPN (MS removed WiFi sync from AS 4+ for security reasons). The procedure is documented somewhere here, I just don't remember where exactly.
Great! Many thanks! ;-)
whoops...
Just another think....
What about hotspos?
I never search for a hotspot near me because I think I will not able to connect to a hotspot.
Can you exlain me the procedure to search and use hotspot? How can I see if the found hotspot is open or closed? Do you use some sw to connecti with WiFi?
I am not sure about your laptop, it depends on its WiFi card driver.
As for Jamin it is very simple: Turn on WiFi, it will automatically search for all available networks and display them stating if the network is open or secure. Then you just select a network you want and it will try to connect.
Also in settings->connections->Network cards you can see all the networks your device detected (even those that are not in the vicinity any more) when WiFi is on. Tap on a network to change its settings (like encryption type if any) or tap and hold for a menu.
If you don't mind wasting space on .NET CF 2 You can download a free app called Hitchhiker that helps auto-configure WiFi network connection.
Just remember: even if you found what looks like an open Hotspot it may be just an unsecured network that doesn't provide internet acces ot the network may block devices by MAC address, in this case it will show as open but you will not be able to connect.
Many thanks! ;-)
So, is it possible that I can connecto to a hotspot but I can't use it or if I see the hotspot connected that means that I can use it to surf the web?
After the connection is estabilished what I have to do or confiugre to surf the web using that connection?
Thanks a lot guy! You're helping me so mutch!
Whether you have internet access or not once you are connected depends on the network (what you think is a hotspot may be in fact someones home network that does not have internet access). If it is a public hotspot you don't have to do anything once you are connected except to open Internet Explorer.
Sorry 4 my stupid question but..
what is the difference between accesspoint and hotspot? :-(
I'm always thinking (WRONG) thet accesspoint is home LAN and hotspot is internet...
The definition thing is kind of tricky. When you say access point some people might just think of a device with an antenna that plugs in to your network to extend coverage and others might say it is the same as hotspot.
Hotspot is generally defined as a public access WiFi network.
All of that is semantics though. When you turn on a WiFi capable Pocket PC or laptop it detects everything with WiFi around it.
It can determine if the source is another computer (Ad-hoc network) or if it is a router (real network), what standard it is (g/b) and whether it is secured (requires key) or not. Also if the network broadcasts SSID (disabling it is another security measure) you may learn its name, although it may be set to default, which is usually the router model.
As far as I know there are two ways to learn what you are connected to:
1) Ask who ever is in charge of it.
2) Poke around, and see what you get.
One more thing: There is an app (not free) called PocketLAN. It shows you the network (on your Jamin) just like you would see it in Network Neighborhood on the PC, plus lets you ping other computers and stuff. You may want to check it out.
Thanks man!
Well! Yesterday I was able to manage shared folder of my laptop from Jamin with WiFi connection.
Thanks a lot!
Now I have another problem.... I clear all my "wifi networks" (?) from the tab visible in the screenshto.
I also clear all my wifi networks from laptop.
Tha problem is that I'd like to configure somethink on my laptop in order to automatically connect from my Jamin on it.
I'd like to turn on the wifi on Jamin and receive the notification that a connection can be estabilish to my laptop...
I tryed a lot but I can't do it!
Is it possible? The tab in attachment what rappresent? I have to confiugure somethink there?
I'm always thinking that wifi connection are visible simply turning on the wifi of any device...
Is there some guide for dummys? I don't want to annoing so mutch... :-(
levenum said:
You can do most of what you want:
First, make sure that if you selected (on the Jamin) that your network connects to 'Work' in Settings->Connections->Connections->Advanced->Network Selection both lists read 'My work network' or 'My ISP' if you selected the 'connects to Internet'.
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im sorry levenum but i didnt quiet understand what u were trying to say... what exactly do i need to do after i select network selection ??
thank u
phreaker18 said:
im sorry levenum but i didnt quiet understand what u were trying to say... what exactly do i need to do after i select network selection ??
thank u
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What are you trying to do? What is the problem you are getting?
If you start from the beginning I might be able to help you better.
In any case once you open 'Network selection' you will see two combo boxes - "drop down" lists.
You need to select same thing in both - "My ISP" than make sure when you connect to a network you select "The internet".
unable to find network wifi
i am using o2 xda mini s to connect my laptop via wifi. it shows the connections excellent on both devices with ip address 169.254.72.236 on ppc nd 169.254.130.63 on laptop. i used laptop ip address as gateway address on ppc network wifi adaptor setting.
using ping with this ip(169.254.72.236) from laptop it shows success. but can't share folders and transfer files. when i try to open the pah from the file explorer in ppc or laptop it says 'unable to find network that support this ip address' either by entering the name of computer or by entering ip address
help me in using this facility.
Hi,
I have a strange problem with my Glofiish X500 / WM5. No issues with establishing the wifi connection to my access point connected to the home desktop machine with Windows XP. The desktop is conneted to the Internet through the ADSL modem. The ADSL connection is shared. So, once connected, I can go to the Internet from my X500, sync Outlook, etc. The Internet is fine. But when I try to open a shared resource on my desktop, it is very slow. It takes couple minutes to open almost any folder. Copying files takes forever. But it is only if I use standard X500 connectivity tools. Once I install the Wifi Companion tool, all connections become just flying as they should. Copying files is not an issue. I am wondering what is that magic in the Wifi Companion? I tried to tweak different things without it and nothing helped. While with Wifi Companion, no special tweaks are necessary - automatically assigned IP / DNS are working just fine.
I am observing this issue only with my home network. Once in the office, I can successfully browse the local network without Wifi Companion. You might reasonably say - why would not you just use the Wifi Companion? Well, I would, but it is not stable. I cannot go to a connection setup - the setup screen is immediately rewritten by the connections list. The Companion's taskbar icon disappears pretty soon after the installation while it keeps working. Sometimes wifi connection is established, but Wifi Companion does not catch it and shows no connections at all.
So, I would really appreciate if anyone has any ideas what can be done with my home network in order to let the X500 work with its own tools. Perhaps it is something to do with WINS setup or something else that Wifi Companion sets up?
Thanks,
Vitaly
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I'm suffering a similar problem. I use a Prophet running WM5 and I finding that it takes forever to establish a connection (if at all) with shared folders on my PC (running WinXP). Once connected the connection is slow and often drops. I find that this is the case no matter what file browser I use. However, I use a VNC browser (PTvnc) and I find it works quickly and flawlessly allowing me to browse my PC's shared folders without any issues. Obviously PTvnc handles the network better than the standard file browser ... so it's not a hardware issue but rather some sort of software setting. I use a Belkin WIFI router.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Hey guyz
I installed android froyo v1.8 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=793924) on my HD2. I open it via HARET.exe .
Everything is working fine except the internet. When I turn on my Wifi it detects my router and even it says connected but when i try to do browsing nthhin happens. I have tried several other builds but the same problem presists. I have even tried my network data connection an it is also not working.
Please help me out in this matter.
Check your APN settings:
Settings, Wireless & network, Mobile networks, Access Point Names
Make sure your provider is selected and check the values against those on this page...
http://www.unlocks.co.uk/gprs_settings.php
If you can't find anything suitable on that page then google for the APN settings for your provider in your country.
I tried but still it doesnt work! Can you tell me why i cannot browse over the internet via wifi. It says connected but when i try to open somthing, it says connection error.
I have the same problem but only with my contract internet, my wifi is working fine. My APN settings are wrong but i can't change them?