Hello xda-devlopers,
I have been faced with a small dielemma, recently my wireless adapter for my desktop computer has broke! Now I know that my Diamond as an Internet Sharing Capability but only transmitts from my Service Provider that is Orange.
I get the same wi-fi signal to my phone as I normally did with my computer and I was wondering if there is any software/connection settings to allow me to use wifi signal off my phone to my desktop computer?
Thanks for reading!
James
http://www.wmwifirouter.com/
As sarcastic as that one-line reply of a web link is, I don't think the OP wishes to use his Cell / mobile provider for internet.
If you read his question, he states that his wireless card DOES NOT WORK therefore WM wifi router is not a solution.
What the op seems to want is the ability to use his phone as a wireless card for his machine without wireless, to connect to a wireless network. Meaning that even with out a sim card inserted, he could join his PC to a wireless network.
If I find out how to do it, I'll post back.
dieselboy said:
As sarcastic as that one-line reply of a web link is, I don't think the OP wishes to use his Cell / mobile provider for internet.
If you read his question, he states that his wireless card DOES NOT WORK therefore WM wifi router is not a solution.
What the op seems to want is the ability to use his phone as a wireless card for his machine without wireless, to connect to a wireless network. Meaning that even with out a sim card inserted, he could join his PC to a wireless network.
If I find out how to do it, I'll post back.
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Before posting such a nasty reply, you should check your facts.
Wmwifirouter has the capability of doing exactly what the OP wants.
http://global.wmwifirouter.com/features/
# Support for sharing your Wi-Fi connection to USB, and vice versa
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Hi all... I have a question: is there a way (a software, a trick....) to use my PDA as a wifi usb adaptor? i want to connect it to mt notebook and connect to a WLAN connected to internet...
i've found the thread with Pocket PC Proxy... do you think u can use it? hoìw can i charge the ip address of activesync?
i think PocketPCProxy uses bluetooth to transfer wifi network, double check it.
I believe this may help you (turns your phone into a wifi hotspot)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=341398
good luck
I think he refers not to using his phone to GET the internet through the WIFI card in his computer but to use his cell phone AS the WIFI card for his computer because he doesn't have a card.
ivanmmj said:
I think he refers not to using his phone to GET the internet through the WIFI card in his computer but to use his cell phone AS the WIFI card for his computer because he doesn't have a card.
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yes... i wanted to do this...
PS I have WM5
HTC TOUCH with a USB WIFI
I have the Bell HTC version which has the wifi disabled or other.
Any idea on connecting a USB wifi thumb via the mini connector?
Software that would run this device on the Touch?
no one has ideas? ps i can't make pocket pc poxy work!
HTC Polaris has included WLAN, so my Question can the Device can be used as a WLAN USB Stick, to connect the PC with the Internet (Router or Modem Connection).
My PC is far away from the Router so i dont want LAN Cable at all. Is WLAN possible via Mobile
Hmm... In theory it should work over ActiveSync/Windows Mmbile Device Center since WLAN is one adapter and AS/WMDC is another adapter.
But you'd need some kind of router software for polaris to route requests from AS/WMDC-Adapter over WLAN-Adapter to your internet modem or router.
Don't know if such software exists. I'm afraid you have to google for it by yourself.
WMWifiRouter
I have been testing WMWifiRouter and its great, the latest version 1.11 seems quite stable and I get a good connection speed considering its a mobile. Just make sure you are on an unlimited data plan otherwise you will soon clock up a nasty bill ;o)
Maybe it isn't so, but my understanding of the original question is that he wants to use the Cruise as a simple USB WiFi network card, while getting an internet access using an existing WiFi network. WMWifiRouter seems irrelevant for this task, and even if it can do it, you can probably get a WiFi card (either USB or PCI) for WMWifiRouter's price.
Bottom line - i don't know if this is possible, but even if it is, WiFi cards are too cheap today to make it attractive.
With the original rom it's possible to share web connection to a pc. So it seems really easy and possible to do it. Just connect your polaris to the web using wifi and then share the connection with a usb cable. That's all.
pereirald said:
With the original rom it's possible to share web connection to a pc. So it seems really easy and possible to do it. Just connect your polaris to the web using wifi and then share the connection with a usb cable. That's all.
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What app to share? Internetsharing share connection from cellula line only.
It was internet sharing. So if it's really not an option I don't no any. Cya
Hi,
I wonder if there is a way to run a prepaid mobile broadband sim from the PDA instead of using the dongle connected to a laptop or desktop?
In other words is there a connection manager for PDA phone by any chance?
This will certainly increase the usability of the sim, one can get connected from anywhere - no laptop/desktop needed!
Cheers,
Fulham
If you want to use the phone as a modem, then yes this is possible. You can use Internet Sharing on the phone to connect the laptop via USB or Bluetooth, or better still install WifiRouter to connect the lappy via wifi and connect to the Internet via 3G.
I do this when I travel OS on hols.
mfeodoroff said:
If you want to use the phone as a modem, then yes this is possible. You can use Internet Sharing on the phone to connect the laptop via USB or Bluetooth, or better still install WifiRouter to connect the lappy via wifi and connect to the Internet via 3G.
I do this when I travel OS on hols.
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I think you are referring to using the phone as a modem and then connect the laptop for web surfing via it. But this is not what I want to do.
I want to put the sim (by taking out one in the usb dongle (prepaid mobile broadband) supplied by the carrier) in my touch hd sim card slot and get connected, then surf internet FROM WITHIN THE DEVICE (touch HD) ITSELF.
Thx
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OK...I see now. I suspect you can, although you may need to configure the phone with appropriate connection settings for your carrier. If you are lucky the SIM *may* do this for you.
Having said all that, don't be too suprised if it doesn't work. Also, the handset will need to be unlocked before you put the prepaid SIM in it.
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OK...I see now. I suspect you can, although you may need to configure the phone with appropriate connection settings for your carrier. If you are lucky the SIM *may* do this for you.
Having said all that, don't be too suprised if it doesn't work. Also, the handset will need to be unlocked before you put the prepaid SIM in it.
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Any idea as to how to do it step by step? How to insert the APN (access point name) of the provider?
Can someone help please?
The phone is already unlocked.
cheers
fulham said:
Any idea as to how to do it step by step? How to insert the APN (access point name) of the provider?
Can someone help please?
The phone is already unlocked.
cheers
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I have an O2 prepay mobile dongle and my Phone was on O2 contract (so it had some O2 APN settings already).
Although the phone reports a 3G signal, browsing doesn't seem to work when using the dongles SIM.
Question from #6 above continues.
I just got a HTC Magician, and i don't know how to connect to wireless networks or how to search for them, can someone post a step by step guide please? or if the same question was previously asked please tell me where i searched for more then an hour.
Thanks
If you mean WIFI, you can`t. Magician does not have WIFI capabilities.
Some SD-Wifi adapters are supposed to work, but I don`t know the details.
i have been told that i can connect to wireless internet with it
Maybe Wireless internet via the gsm network (as in mobile internet)... no WiFi here.
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=134&c=o2_xda_ii_mini_htc_magician
there are also other options as in internet through bluetooth (and activesync) but Wifi is a big no go unless you have a Wifi SDIO card.
i understand thanks for the informations
the magician doesn't have a WIFI(GPS) installed. So you can do what you want, but it will never connect to WIFI.
supersaiyan said:
the magician doesn't have a WIFI(GPS) installed. So you can do what you want, but it will never connect to WIFI.
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WIFI=/=GPS
don't know why you wrote "WIFI(GPS)"
Only 2G wireless connections and USB or BT tethering internet..
OK I have simple newbie question, is it possible to tether the Nook Color to a PC and use pc's network? Reason behind this is my wireless router is half way out, wired works but wireless doesn't (All wireless is out) and Att won't be out till tomorrow to fix. So I was thinking if it's possible to tether like you do on a phone but with a PC and use PC's network. I can tether it my phone just fine, but at the house, we have very low signal, so it's really not an option. Thanks
Derek
It sounds like your PC is connected to the network with cat5, ethernet cable right since the wireless is wonkey? Provided your PC has a wireless network card you should be able togo into the network setting and turn your PC into a wireless adhoc network that you can attach the nook to.
Unfortunately the fact you need to rely on your service provider to get a wireless network working in your household means you probably won't be able to do that without some help. This is not a dig, it's just an observation. Everyone has different skills at different things.
But can't you just go out and buy a cheap wireless router and connect it to your service providers router with an ethernet cable, just like you are doing with your PC. The instructions are pretty simply for making it password protected and all.
I just realized my post might not be all that helpful, but to answer your question the answer is yes if your PC has a wireless card.