NetBios name resolution on Android - Desire HD General

I'm wondering if anyone managed to access the network via NetBios names. Since Android network communication is based entirely on TCP/IP, any attempt to access a NetBIOS share will fail (Unless you have a local DNS server which is not always the case if you are not in a corporate network).
I see that the solution to that, could be an add-on protocol that will intercept the name resolution and use something similar to the NetBEUI protocol or Netbios over TCP/IP (which would be the easier also).
I only found a plug-in to ASTRO file explorer but it doesn't work.
Has anyone found anything? maybe something restricted again in the market which we who don't have root, can't access?

ES file explorer from the market connects to a named server on my LAN using the server name, no need to specify the IP address.
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skobus said:
ES file explorer from the market connects to a named server on my LAN using the server name, no need to specify the IP address.
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Thanks, does it work only within ES file explorer or also for external apps?
I actually need to use the NetBIOS names in all network applications not only to access files via explorer program.

skobus said:
ES file explorer from the market connects to a named server on my LAN using the server name, no need to specify the IP address.
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yah but it still thinks - even on a rooted device with cifs enabled - that files from the LAN need to be copied before use so its a PIA to use to watch videos for example.
I'm looking for something like CIFS mounter that does name resolution (like ES file explorer) as well. Which is what I suspect the OP wants too

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browsing windows networks through wifi (without FTP or other server)?

is there a way to use the Desire to browse through shared folders on my other computers on the network?
Currently i only found some FTP based apps, though that wont work on "foreign" networks. mostly windows based.
ideally i would like to be able to browse a addresses like
\\PC_Stabby\D_drive\Awesomestuff\anotherapp.apk
\\PC_Stabby\E_drive\andyetitmoves\superawesomeanimation.mp4
\\PC_Stabby\C_drive\seriousbusiness\seriousdoc.doc
is there any app or method (that i might have overlooked) that can achieve this?
For Windows , the sharing protocol is Samba (SMB)
I use ES / EStrongs File Explorer, it's free and support SMB, it's developed by a Chinese guy.
For Apple Bonjour sharing protocol just look for "bonjour" on the market.
For Linux you should use SCP over SSH.
Yeah I alos use EStrongs File explorer.
Just make sure your folders are shared on your pc
Anyone managed to connect to a windows share IP\Sharename with Domain\Username login with EStrongs?
I just connect directly to the NAS (so to the root IP, not a specific share name) with domain/user with ES and access all the shares from there.
The Professor said:
I just connect directly to the NAS (so to the root IP, not a specific share name) with domain/user with ES and access all the shares from there.
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Doesn't solve the problem for me ==> estrongs keeps saying "share not found or it takes too long to get folder list" (my translation).

Anyone used their evo to access files on their current network?

If so what's the best approach.
My application is this, I might need to occasionaly word documents on our network for quick reference purposes along with minor document editing.
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Well you can access your network on wifi with Es file explorer. Ive got a home server that I can copy files over to my phone with and also transfer files back to the server. Now as far as editing I'm not sure which app to use.
Agreed, I use ESFileExplorer for all of my local storage and network storage browsing needs. I am able to browse and open files on my home server so long as I am connected to my own LAN with no problems (if on another network I connect to server via AndFTP).
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CIFS Manager is great if you are rooted. Netarchy beta kernels have CIFS support and Cyanogenmod 7 works with the default kernel (unsure about other versions).
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Dropbox. Probably my favorite file sharing solution.
dropbox is awesome! would you like a referral email
Try Team Viewer. I can access my work pc from anywhere in the world as long as I have WiFi or 3g. Best of all it's free for personal use.
Don't forget openvpn. Share those files anywhere in the world.
When I am on a windows network I use samba as seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8239139&postcount=128 -- Works quite well. When I am out and about I live/die by dropbox.
Any of these apps support appletalk?
Homepipe will work, and is free on the market.
AndFTP and SSH for SFTP file transfers. All privacy and encryption you'll need.
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Very good replies, I will have to start at the top and try them all.
In fact I will start with the first one mentioned now...
I may need to look into vpn as well, but i'll cross that bridge when the times calls for it.
Oh when you guys say something like 'home server' you mean just a pc with a share setup right, aka work group, not a domain. Not an actual network OS like win server 2008 and what not? I will be connecting to both scenarios between home and work.
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i use built in astro in myns rom.
create a user/pass for my selected shares in win7.
enable sharing for those drives/shares and set permission to what this id can do.
set wireless router to static ip distribution
set phone to static ip
add smb share server address into astro
type in user name/pass and server ip address information
viola
I'm seeing a few issues with es file explorer
1. file permissions, I can only open word docs in read only.
2. For some file extensions I don't get prompted for what all to open some things, for example when I open a picture the default app for pix seems to be esfile explorer instead of giving me a choice and I need to be able to zoom in on these pix.
I don't see any options for either of these limitations, if I don't find a fix I will just move on to another app I guess.
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Map Network Drive

I have an old Maxtor Shared Storage II network drive. All PC access via "map network drive" in file explorer. No issues with WinXP, Win7, and Ubuntu.
Been trying to get my Acer A500 connected. Unable. Used ES File explorer, File Manager HD, Add SMB, and lots more. I can't get my acer to see the NAS.
A500 with HC3.2, not rooted.
Most apps say failed to login. Tried anonymous not working. I created an account on the maxtor. Still login failures.
Any thoughts ? Apps that will work ?
Just a guess but try taking browser to its IP address see if it prompt for log on.
Or maybe a FTP program like cute FTP.or something similar.you could share the drive thru your desktop.
Just a shot in the dark.
I can use the browser to access the admin page which 192.168.0.100. This uses port 80. I tried using the browser to access the public folder. Doesn't work.
When using a port scanner for 0.100, I see port 445 available. It won't allow me to login via tablet. All windows machines work fine.
So ES File Explorer is finding the drive, just failing login?
Also, are you sure it is directly finding the drive on the network by itself, or is it picking it up as a shared drive off of your PC or other computers that have it mapped?
I had a very similar issue with a networked NAS, seemed like no program would see it. The only one I ever got to work is File Expert (free in the market)
jeromekobriger said:
I had a very similar issue with a networked NAS, seemed like no program would see it. The only one I ever got to work is File Expert (free in the market)
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Thanks. Just tried it and it works great for me.
jeromekobriger said:
I had a very similar issue with a networked NAS, seemed like no program would see it. The only one I ever got to work is File Expert (free in the market)
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I loaded and tried File Expert. Same results. No connections.
Ran, Overlook Fing app, scanned for services. I see port 80, 139, 445, 631, 3689, and 8080.
I can login via browser and manage the Maxtor NAS. Again the address is 192.168.0.100. I named it "maxtor_nas". I believe port 445 is SMB connection. No matter what program\app I use to connect, it fails. Says can't load directory or invalid login\password. I tried the admin and anonymous login, no success.
I'm using a Dlink DIR-655 router. I still can't see the default "public" directory on this Maxtor Shared Storage II, NAS. I've tried entering IP address, Device name, etc. I can't connect.
THanks for the help !!
an update. I ran Ubuntu on one machine. I can mount the network drive. So the router and network setup, maxtor settings appear OK. Something with android connection.
jeromekobriger said:
I had a very similar issue with a networked NAS, seemed like no program would see it. The only one I ever got to work is File Expert (free in the market)
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I did the same..
Tried File Expert on both Acer A500 and Nextbook Next8p. Still no connection. I've moved the NAS to the DMZ, no connection. I've added a new account name and password, no connection.
I can "map" network drives from other computers on my network. Both Win and Ubuntu. Android devices can not make the SMB, Port 445, connection.
My Maxtor Shared Storage II has the latest 3.1.28 firmware.
Any Ideas ??
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Tried File Expert on both Acer A500 and Nextbook Next8p. Still no connection. I've moved the NAS to the DMZ, no connection. I've added a new account name and password, no connection.
I can "map" network drives from other computers on my network. Both Win and Ubuntu. Android devices can not make the SMB, Port 445, connection.
My Maxtor Shared Storage II has the latest 3.1.28 firmware.
Any Ideas ??
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Using an HTC G2 (Desire z) I'm able to connect to SMB share on Ubuntu machine just fine with File Expert. Managing files (edit/delete/copy works great but can't stream video from Samba. Of course WI-FI needs to be on.
update. Tried my kids droidx and droidx2. Both fail to connect with file expert. Tried notebooks from friends. Windows and Linux "map network drive" work fine. There's something wrong with android connecting to port 445.
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update. Tried my kids droidx and droidx2. Both fail to connect with file expert. Tried notebooks from friends. Windows and Linux "map network drive" work fine. There's something wrong with android connecting to port 445.
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Most likely you need to change the security settings for the SMB share (I don't know if your nas supports such settings). I have the same issues with a win7 share that I could access with fileexpert until a certain update on the app. Now I can get it working only with file manager hd.
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nflaysm much
da_maxx said:
I have an old Maxtor Shared Storage II network drive. All PC access via "map network drive" in file explorer. No issues with WinXP, Win7, and Ubuntu.
Been trying to get my Acer A500 connected. Unable. Used ES File explorer, File Manager HD, Add SMB, and lots more. I can't get my acer to see the NAS.
A500 with HC3.2, not rooted.
Most apps say failed to login. Tried anonymous not working. I created an account on the maxtor. Still login failures.
Any thoughts ? Apps that will work ?
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Samba is poorly configured in the OEM firmware for Maxtor Shared Storage II NAS drives, which prevents Android from connecting.
To allow Android to connect, the Samba configuration file (smb.conf) must be modified so that the line "security =" becomes "security = share". Unfortunately this file is overwritten each time the drive is rebooted or setting are modified through web admin.
Here's my workaround:
Install custom firmware
- Can't post links, thanks XDA. Google: "Mod with SSH, Telnet, FTP and Optware (2008-04-24)"
Login to the drive with root permission
- Use putty.exe to SSH to the drive IP address - U:root P:root
Create a correctly configured Samba configuration file
- Change to the configuration file directory: cd /usr/lib
- Make a copy of smb.conf: cp smb.conf smb.conf.OK
- Modify smb.conf.OK: vi smb.conf.OK
- Change the line "security =" to "security = share"
- Save the file: <esc>:x
Copy our new configuration file over the default on each reboot
- Change to the init.d directory: cd /etc/init.d
- Modify rcS: vi rcS
- Add the following line above the final line "exit 0": cp /usr/lib/smb.conf.OK /usr/lib/smb.conf
- Save the file: <esc>:x
Reboot and enjoy!
This works for me, as your network and drive may be configured differently, your mileage may vary.
This may also apply to a similar problem with the Maxtor Central Axis NAS drives.

[Q] WIFI tether to copy files with Sony W995

I am on HyperDroid 6.0.1 MAGLDR version and am trying to use the Wifi tethering to provide a Wifi access point that my friend's Sony W995 can connect to. I have done this and he can use the internet via my Wifi connection. What I have not been able to do is to copy files between the 2 phones. We used to use Bluetooth but I wanted to try Wifi as we are now further apart and Bluetooth does not connect at this distance.
I have turned on "Network Sharing" on the W995 and set the subnet to 255.255.255.0 (rather than the default 255.255.255.255 - found a website that said this was needed - neither work).
I have ES File Explorer on my Android phone and it cannot see the W995 on the LAN settings (a scan finds nothing).
Does anyone know what I need to set up?
Thanks
Darren .)
You could try airdroid from the market installed on one device and then use the browser on the other to copy files, maybe!!!
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You could try airdroid from the market installed on one device and then use the browser on the other to copy files, maybe!!!
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I tried airdroid but could not get the w995 to connect to the web address specified in airDroid. I guess i will have to continue to use Bluetooth and leave my phone near my friends's phone
Silly question but did you select wifi tether in airdroid. Like make sure tether is active before starting airdroid?
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You could try airdroid from the market installed on one device and then use the browser on the other to copy files, maybe!!!
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shanman-2 said:
Silly question but did you select wifi tether in airdroid. Like make sure tether is active before starting airdroid?
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Not a silly question at all. I looked in airdroid but could not find a tethering option. I had already turned on tethering and got my friend's phone surfing the net via my data connection before trying to run airdroid. AirDroid kept saying wifi is not on.
I did a bit more googling and came across some samba server apps (from which i could connect my phone to my router at home and get my windows 7 PC accessing my sd card wirelessly). I didn't think my friend's w995 had software to access samba shares so that was still no good. I finally found an app called "wifi file explorer" which would detect i was on wifi tethering (also does normal wifi by the way). It would then provide a web server that my friend's w995 could connect to as a simple http://192.168.1.xxx:8000/ address in his w995's web browser. From here he could navigate my sd card and download the relevant files, job done
I tried the same on another friend's Sony w715 but that wouldn't load the main page properly. I will f try some of the "wifi file explorer" options to see if it can make the main page simpler.
Over wifi we transferred a 200MB file in about 8 minutes (if i remember correctly)
Thanks for your help
Darren .)
You can also try setting up FTP file server on Android or set up samba file server on Android.
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You can also try setting up FTP file server on Android or set up samba file server on Android.
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I had tried a samba server app on my Android phone but i didn't know how to access it from my friend's w995. I also tried the ftp server in "ES File Explorer" but again didn't know how to access it on the w995. Both of the samba and ftp methods could be accessed fine on my windows PC.

Share SD and/or Internal Memory over Wifi

How would I share the contents read/write over my wifi network? Similar to a shared network drive?
eldedo said:
How would I share the contents read/write over my wifi network? Similar to a shared network drive?
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Hi my friends are using app Samba Filesharing (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba), but I haven't tried it myself though. It starts SMB server on your phone, so you can connect from any PC to your phone.
To access SMB share on PC from a phone, I use ES File Explorer.
There is one important thing: All SMB servers (like Samba Filesharing) need root access to your phone.
I think Astro has a built in Windows file sharing feature.
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Hi my friends are using app Samba Filesharing (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba), but I haven't tried it myself though. It starts SMB server on your phone, so you can connect from any PC to your phone.
To access SMB share on PC from a phone, I use ES File Explorer.
There is one important thing: All SMB servers (like Samba Filesharing) need root access to your phone.
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that particular application randomly reboots my phone. Using Droid NAS for now, its basic but it works, any commandline solutions out there as well? Attempting to get smb/nas and tasker to work together
Have You tried any FTP server in phone, and connect by FTP client from PC?

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