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[Q] How do you perform WiFi Tethering on Wildfire?

Hi!
First, I'm a total newbie regarding the Wildfire and Android. But since there are more people like me and there is no straight-forward answer in this forum, I thought I could ask the question.
How can I make my Wildfire emit a WiFi signal so that I can access the internet on my MacBook and my iPod Touch?
I have already rooted my Wildfire, following the steps explained in this link: h t t p :/ / rootmydroid. co. uk/guides/general/howto-root-your-htc-desire-wildfire-evo-incredible-with-unrevoked/ using unrEVOked.
I guess my Wildfire is now rooted, because I have the Superuser app.
Then I started to download some apps with which tethering supposedly should be possible, but they're not working:
-Android WiFi Tether: ht tp://code .google .com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list?can=2&q=Aria
I can emit a WiFi signal, which is picked up by my iPod and my MacBook (running in OSX as well as in Windows XP). But when I try to access the internet it cannot get a network address (MacBook) and on the iPod you see that there is a connection, but internet does not work.
-Barnacle Wifi Tether (see the market)
When I try to establish a WiFi signal, I get the following errors:
Failed to set AP_SCAN
[1] Terminated ./dhcp
[2] Terminated ./nat
Stopped unexpectedly
I got USB tethering working using EasyTether. Install this on your computer ht tp://www .mobile-stream. com/easytether/drivers .html (Windows only) and download the app on your phone from the market ht tp ://www .mobile-stream. com/easytether/android. html.
But since I would like to have WiFi access to the internet and it's just for Windows, this is not an option.
I've heard about PDANet, but I cannot find it in the Market..
So... can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong? Why do Barnacle and WiFi Tether not work? And what can I do to make it work?
Thanks in advance!
PS The links don't work, remove the spaces. I'm a newbie so link posting is prohibited.

Am I the only one with this problem?

get pdanet from appbrain, just install it and also install fast web installer on phone, and go on the appbrain website and it will dl straight to your phone when your mobile net is on. you have to be signed into your gmail account.

I use WildPuzzle v8.0.4 with the stock non OC kernel and use the Build-in wifi tether app
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bluedragon1982 said:
I use WildPuzzle v8.0.4 with the stock non OC kernel and use the Build-in wifi tether app
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Thanks for the input.
PDA Net is not what I want, because I want to get internet on my iPod Touch..
And, @Bluedragon, I'm a noob So what do you mean with Wildpuzzle and where do I get it?
But what I don't understand is, WHY does that Android tethering app not work? I just seems like my MacBook does not get a valid IP address to access the internet. The WiFi network itself is visible..
There must be a solution without installing another rom.

I found after a couple of hours of trying a few months ago the the following version of wifi tether works with the wildfire. 2.0.5-pre8. You also need to also need to put the file fw_bcm4329.bin into a folder you need to create called android.tether . I would not try to change the ssid name or passphrase either as both seem to corrupt the program. Hope this helps I use it to connect my IPad to my wildfire and it works great. All the files you need you can find via google.

Thank you very much! That works!
The app seems to use a lot of power, though. But that's probably normal?
I tuned down the transmitting power. See if that works.
And I can't even change the SSID. Every character I try seems to be "corrupt".

I have a stock HTC WIldfire ROM 2.1 rooted. Installed Wifi Tether pre9 release using a custom SSID and WEP key no problem.

I've used easy tether from the market place. Works great.

Easy tether won't work with an iPod though.
Seems there is not much information on wifi tethering on the wildfire.
Installing a custom rom looks to be difficult but maybe that's just me

It's not - just copy the file, root , boot into recovery , DO A NANDROID BACKUP!!!!! and install the rom. If you hate the rom you can restore from the backup

Proxy Setting for Archos 101

Guys! I just like to ask if anyone know a working proxy setting app for Archos 101. Just got my archos but unable to use my internet in the office since we are using proxy server in our internet.
Hope anyone ca help me out. Thaks in advance!
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Anyone? I really need to use proxy...
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I know I have seen the option I am just exploring to see if I can figure it out. As far as I can tell you have to get an app for it.

android doesn't support wifi proxies on its own (what a shame)!
Only possible solution would be this app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=766569 . But for that you need root & iptables support.
Both isn't available for the 101. Even with the SDE version (the one you loose guarantee with) i believe there is no iptables support.
I tried it with the old 2.1 firmware and zroot and it said "iptables missing"!
only thing left is to use opera mini which finds the proxy automatically (or opera mobile, where you can manually insert a proxy, type "opera:config" in the address bar.

Oh... hope archos can address this proxy issue. I believe Galaxy S is capable in setting a proxy in their wireless connection. Both A101IT and Galaxy S use froyo right?
If anyone know a working proxy app please share it with us. That. Would really be a great help.
Thank again!
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IPTables support is planned for a future release of $aur0n's rooted android release.
See here for more info.

There is a Proxy Menu on Android.
Use "Any Cut" from the market and create a shortcut to that function.

did you get that successfully working ?
i know its generally possible to have wifi proxies on android (hence the possible shortcut - e.g. with samsung devices), but you need to have kernels that support that function and i don't know if the archos does.

i have already tried the "Anycut" method but it doesn't work. I've successfully installed Firefox with proxy add ons. its working but the problem is it often unresponsive. Sometimes i'm forced to reboot my archos.
Hope gingerbread or honeycomb have the proxy supports when it becomes available to A101IT.
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Hi
i have mailed Archos Support with this question and their short answer was:
The device does not support this.
Great!! :-(
Ray

Well based on my research. Android as of today does not really have proxy support. But it can be enabled if we root our system. Hopefully someone can do a full root of the archos 101IT.
Maybe someone already did? can u share it with us...
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There is an app in the Android Market called "Proxy Settings" that may help. I have not taken a close look at it or tried to configure it yet, so I honestly don't know for sure, but it is worth a try.

It
1) Has a fonts problem, all inscriptions are tiny. It seems the developer used fixed font size that is normally viewed on the phone but can't be scaled ant totally unreadable on 10".
2) Doesn't help anyway.

timehunter said:
There is an app in the Android Market called "Proxy Settings" that may help. I have not taken a close look at it or tried to configure it yet, so I honestly don't know for sure, but it is worth a try.
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read people !!!
even rooted, the 101 is missing the nessecary "ip tables" for the proxy settings tool!!

Yes we know that the ip tables are missing in the 101. That is why we need first to fully root the device then find a way to put in the ip table.
Other android device have it so it means it can be also done with our 101.
Things like this is why we have forums. For us to exchange ideas so we can help each other right?
Lets help each other shall we??? Not everyone here is an expert thats why we ask questions...
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jones23 said:
read people !!!
even rooted, the 101 is missing the nessecary "ip tables" for the proxy settings tool!!
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Well you don't have to be an ass about it.
I did state that I had not tested it. I was merely offering a potential option to try, not one I guaranteed would work.

archos 101 SW update 2.1.08
Archos has delivered a firmware update to 2.1.08 on Feb 16 2011.
It brings a new option "WLAN Proxy Settings". You can enter a proxy-host/IP and port, and check the "Enabled" checkbox.
Sadly it does not work for me, the checkbox is disabled when I select the option again to verify.
Goto Archos web site, choose support/downloads, then select your device and download the update file (82 MB).
the URL is update.archos.com,
path /8/gen8/gen8_2.1.08
filename firmware_archos_android_gen8.aos
sorry; as new user I'm not allowed to include URLs in posts.

[Q] Tips or Howto for OpenVPN on the Epic?

I have the tun.ko module loaded, and openvpn-settings package installed, but after it prompts for the username/password, it doesn't seem to want to connect.
It just goes from "Resolve --> Unknown --> Reconnecting (caused by init_instance)" and repeats itself forever.
Anyone have any suggestions?

bump...come on, there has to to be someone out there using OpenVPN on this phone...

I can only get it to say "connected to xx.xx.xx.xx as" and that's it.

Same here - I can get to a connected state and I do see an established socket to my vpn server on 443 in netstat. Seems like the routes themselves aren't getting added or perhaps the tun interface isn't coming up. Gave up troubleshooting the other night, ill probably mess with it more this weekend.
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Check syslog on the server side.
There's a fair amount that goes on between initial connect and routes working, but the logs should give an indication on where a client is getting stuck.

Mk4UmHa said:
I can only get it to say "connected to xx.xx.xx.xx as" and that's it.
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If you're using Twilight Zone, tun.ko is not included (yet?) - did you load the module?

k0nane said:
If you're using Twilight Zone, tun.ko is not included (yet?) - did you load the module?
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I got the tun.ko from the other thread in the dev section. it was compiled for eb13 and gets insmod'd by openvpn when I try to connect.

You can also try using aLogcat or regular "adb logcat" to grab debugging info while starting OpenVPN.
Logcat is pretty verbose, so you'll have to search for when the OpenVPN lines start and stop. But if you post the result I'll take a look.

Cisco AnyConnect

Any way to get the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on the galaxy note?
I see that it can be installed on the S2 and Tab. However I get a -8 error when I try to install on the Note. I know I can root to get around this, but until the rooting gets a little more mature and can be undone, I would prefer not to go that way.
Thanks,
-Alex-

bairda said:
Any way to get the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on the galaxy note?
I see that it can be installed on the S2 and Tab. However I get a -8 error when I try to install on the Note. I know I can root to get around this, but until the rooting gets a little more mature and can be undone, I would prefer not to go that way.
Thanks,
-Alex-
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i rooted and still got error -8. no idea how to get this going but if anyone knows, i'd love to hear it

jason370 said:
i rooted and still got error -8. no idea how to get this going but if anyone knows, i'd love to hear it
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Did you get that even with the Rooted AnyConnect app available from the android market, or is this with the Samsung AnyConnect application?
I cannot believe that such a good business device would not have a decent VPN client already on it!
Thanks,
-Alex-

bairda said:
Did you get that even with the Rooted AnyConnect app available from the android market, or is this with the Samsung AnyConnect application?
I cannot believe that such a good business device would not have a decent VPN client already on it!
Thanks,
-Alex-
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Rooted AnyConnect

I was afraid of that.
It amazes me that the VPN on my Iphone using a simple PPTP connection works without a hitch, yet the note, which is perfect for VPN applications, doesn't properly connect even with rooted VPN.
I am assuming the problem is the lack of a proper tun.ko on the rooted devices?
Thanks,
-Alex-

I am using the built in vpn for l2tp on a sonicwall firewall and working perfectly... just to confirm vpn is working on the note

nbass668 said:
I am using the built in vpn for l2tp on a sonicwall firewall and working perfectly... just to confirm vpn is working on the note
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are you using an app or native? can you post a screen shot of your settings just so i can see how you set it up?

I am using citric receiver app to acess my work network. Works perfect in collegues iphones but not in note.
Even though tun.ko is included in the kernels , it still does not work..
Hopefully this situation is rectified with ICS

Play store now mentions Galaxy Note to be supported in Cisco Anyconnect non rooted.
Installs just fine

I have used Samsung AnyConnect on SGS2, Notes and Rooted AnyConnect on Asus Transformer to connect to my company's WAN without any issue.
SGS2 rooted stock GB rom, Notes rooted stock GB rom, and Transformer rooted stock ICS rom.
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nighthawk VPN

i recently upgraded my router to a netgear nighthawk, only to find out openvpn does not work with android.
I was using a netgear ddwrt before with pptp and it worked just fine... other than flashing ddwrt to my night hawk is there a way to make the openvpn work with stock firmware.??

OpenVPN
Hi,
Open VPN does work in Android but not with stock software. You have to use an app like OpenVPN for Android (search for it on the Google Play). I use it to connect home through Tomato firmware on a Netgear router. Works flawlessly. You have to notice that only TUN mode is working on Android.
Regards,
gmag11
calc said:
i recently upgraded my router to a netgear nighthawk, only to find out openvpn does not work with android.
I was using a netgear ddwrt before with pptp and it worked just fine... other than flashing ddwrt to my night hawk is there a way to make the openvpn work with stock firmware.??
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Not sure what you're talking about "stock'"... but openVPN app does NOT work.
The open vpn on the nighthawk is TAP based, android only supports TUN. This is the whole purpose of my post. Perhaps i should have made that more clear. Any nighthawk owners want to chime in?

With "stock" I mean default Android VPN service.
It it possible to use TAP on Android but there is some (expert) work to do. It is not easy, at least I've tried several times on my SGSII with CM11 without success. The default on Android (and recommended for remote access) is TUN. With TAP routing is easier but it generates more traffic as it is a layer 2 protocol and all broadcast messages (such as ARP) will flow throug VPN.
Here in XDA you can find some info about configuring TAP. But there is not much threads because it is recommended to use TUN.
I'm using a NetGear WNR3500Lv2 router with TOMATO firmware, what is far better than NetGear firmware. You can try it. Search "Tomato by Shibby" on Google to see if you router is supported.
Regards
calc said:
Not sure what you're talking about "stock'"... but openVPN app does NOT work.
The open vpn on the nighthawk is TAP based, android only supports TUN. This is the whole purpose of my post. Perhaps i should have made that more clear. Any nighthawk owners want to chime in?
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Is there a WiFi, firewall, vpn, router with tap and tun support that i can purchse.
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I am looking for a one box solution. Need it for a few remote offices.
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Looking at the Cisco tv220w. Any thoughts
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working solution, maybe
calc said:
i recently upgraded my router to a netgear nighthawk, only to find out openvpn does not work with android.
I was using a netgear ddwrt before with pptp and it worked just fine... other than flashing ddwrt to my night hawk is there a way to make the openvpn work with stock firmware.??
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The comments for this Android app are saying that it works with the nighthawk.
I am a noob to this forum and cannot put in url's, but the name is 'OpenVPN Client'

Nighthawk VPN on Android
Yes, you can use the OpenVPN client to connect to a Netgear Nighthawk, but you have to use the paid version of the client. The free version does not support TAP. Use the Windows configuration files generated by the Nighthawk and copy them to your Android device. Then import them in to OpenVPN. I had seen somewhere that there is a parameter that should be changed, but without changing anything it mostly worked on my Galaxy S4 running Lollypop.
One thing I did notice is that I seem to be running in some kind of split tunnel mode where traffic for my home network works over the VPN, but anything for the Internet does not go through my home network. I'd like to figure that out so when I'm traveling, I know I'm secure through whatever open network I may be on.
-Brian