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Hello,
I was searching the forum and the internet and apparently android does not support ad-hoc wifi networks. While I don't want to comment the reasons behind this I would like to find out if it is also possible to connect X10 to an ad-hoc wifi network and how. Do we need to wait until somebody will root the phone or...?
Thanks,
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia
i'm not sure if this has anything to do with that but there is an app on the market which allows you to share files via ad-hoc
it's called hoccer and works fine with my x10
I tried the same thing.
It doesn't detect any ad-hoc wifi which sux.
I tried adding it manually but is not connecting.
If you find something, please let me know.
My X10 will happily connect to an adhoc network running on my Mac
MobileBritain said:
My X10 will happily connect to an adhoc network running on my Mac
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More details please. Did you try with windows ad hoc wifi networks?
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia
What do you want to know ?
Mac running OS X 10.4.11 connected to a Vodafone USB modem for mobile broadband shared via ad-hoc network via internal airport (WEP protected). X10 connects to network and can use internet connection.
I haven't tried it with a Windows PC but I can try it with an XP machine if you want.
does your x10 can also select the wifi key index?
I have not figured yet how.
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anyone have any answers to this? If there's a way to connect to ad-hoc.
do you guys think this will work with the x01? found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754961
In Windows 7 and maybe Vista, there is another solution.
Turn the adhoc into a virtual AP, if it is capable of making an adhoc, then it will provide a virtual AP, some adapters are not capable.
using the cmd line in windows 7 type in the following, with your own SSID and Key of course;
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=yourSSID key=YOUR PASSWORD keyUsage= persistent
Share the internet connection with the virtual AP now present in the adapter list.
Use either automatic IP configuration or manual to setup wireless devices.
I use automatic setup for the virtual AP and manual for everything else. This seems to be the most reliable method for me.
The connection will be setup with WPA2-PSK.
It will not reset on rebooting and will need to be restarted in order to become active again. The command for this is:
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
and to stop it:
netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
Connectivity with the x10 minipro is not consistent but with every other device on this virtual AP there is no issue, my son uses it to play online with his Xbox, DSi can browse the net and the WIFI toaster burns toast using it too. (JK)
I am arguing with SE about the connectivity issues in my phone, and I doubt they will admit to it being crap.
for any more info on setting up a virtual AP:
search for netsh wlan commands, the forum won't let me post links.
what about using a wifi tether from one phone and connect the x10 to that connection???
tried and my x10 didn't recognize it, my x1 did it tho
It is very annoying actually. Windows 7 folks use Connectify, while others simply connect through a router. Took me sometime to figure out it does not support ad-hoc connection. And so, I searched this forum, and someone had posted a method that required root.
It annoyed me that I had to root and edit files to make my laptop ad-hoc work on my phone, but oh well, after a month, I tried it yesterday. It does work, works great actually.
You'll need root access, and the root explorer. Start an ad-hoc connection on laptop, turn on wifi on X10, and add a network of the same name. Turn off wifi. In the root explorer, go to data/misc/wifi and edit the "wpa_supplicant.conf" file.
Add "ap_scan=2" right under the line which says "update_config=1". Also, add "mode=1" at the bottom of the code. It should look something like this then:
wpa_supplicant GROUP=system
update_config=1
ap_scan=2
network={
ssid="xperia"
scan_ssid=1
key_mgmt=NONE
mode=1
}
Note: ssid is the name you give to your adhoc connection, in my case it is simply called xperia.
Save & Exit, and turn on wifi. It should connect to your adhoc connection. Works like a charm; however, I noticed the added lines can sometimes vanish by themselves, no idea about that.
The easiest way:just go virtualaccespoint.com and cr8 your acces point now u can coonect any device to the ad-hoc.
Of course its just 4 win7 and I tries it and works.
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Akeeq said:
It is very annoying actually. Windows 7 folks use Connectify, while others simply connect through a router. Took me sometime to figure out it does not support ad-hoc connection. And so, I searched this forum, and someone had posted a method that required root.
It annoyed me that I had to root and edit files to make my laptop ad-hoc work on my phone, but oh well, after a month, I tried it yesterday. It does work, works great actually.
You'll need root access, and the root explorer. Start an ad-hoc connection on laptop, turn on wifi on X10, and add a network of the same name. Turn off wifi. In the root explorer, go to data/misc/wifi and edit the "wpa_supplicant.conf" file.
Add "ap_scan=2" right under the line which says "update_config=1". Also, add "mode=1" at the bottom of the code. It should look something like this then:
wpa_supplicant GROUP=system
update_config=1
ap_scan=2
network={
ssid="xperia"
scan_ssid=1
key_mgmt=NONE
mode=1
}
Note: ssid is the name you give to your adhoc connection, in my case it is simply called xperia.
Save & Exit, and turn on wifi. It should connect to your adhoc connection. Works like a charm; however, I noticed the added lines can sometimes vanish by themselves, no idea about that.
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Thank you so much..... this worked fine for me. I bought an Parrot ARDrone with this solution IT WOKRS very well .
yesterday i search about 5 hours to connect to ad-hoc networks.
sorry for my english
have a nice day i am so lucky
for xp useres
go to bzeek.com
download the small software
install it on your pc or laptop
it will create a hotspot for yo
then you can connect your phone to the internet through it
I tried this and sometimes it works and sometimes it will try to obtain IP then say Unsuccesfull. Then when I tried to add more wifi connections, now I cannot make it to work.
Did you change other settings? Thanks
Akeeq said:
It is very annoying actually. Windows 7 folks use Connectify, while others simply connect through a router. Took me sometime to figure out it does not support ad-hoc connection. And so, I searched this forum, and someone had posted a method that required root.
It annoyed me that I had to root and edit files to make my laptop ad-hoc work on my phone, but oh well, after a month, I tried it yesterday. It does work, works great actually.
You'll need root access, and the root explorer. Start an ad-hoc connection on laptop, turn on wifi on X10, and add a network of the same name. Turn off wifi. In the root explorer, go to data/misc/wifi and edit the "wpa_supplicant.conf" file.
Add "ap_scan=2" right under the line which says "update_config=1". Also, add "mode=1" at the bottom of the code. It should look something like this then:
wpa_supplicant GROUP=system
update_config=1
ap_scan=2
network={
ssid="xperia"
scan_ssid=1
key_mgmt=NONE
mode=1
}
Note: ssid is the name you give to your adhoc connection, in my case it is simply called xperia.
Save & Exit, and turn on wifi. It should connect to your adhoc connection. Works like a charm; however, I noticed the added lines can sometimes vanish by themselves, no idea about that.
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I have connectify running on my windows 7 pc and my phone is unrooted.
Still its get connected and everything is running just perfect.
I bought it just 3 days before. I recently updated to 2.1 through SE update service.
soujiro_50 said:
I tried this and sometimes it works and sometimes it will try to obtain IP then say Unsuccesfull. Then when I tried to add more wifi connections, now I cannot make it to work.
Did you change other settings? Thanks
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What I have noticed is that if I restart my laptop, I have to remove the wireless connection, and make it again (only on my laptop, no changes on the phone). Only then the phone connects. But as my laptop is on for days at stretch, I don't really find making it again all THAT troublesome.
Akeeq said:
It is very annoying actually. Windows 7 folks use Connectify, while others simply connect through a router. Took me sometime to figure out it does not support ad-hoc connection. And so, I searched this forum, and someone had posted a method that required root.
It annoyed me that I had to root and edit files to make my laptop ad-hoc work on my phone, but oh well, after a month, I tried it yesterday. It does work, works great actually.
You'll need root access, and the root explorer. Start an ad-hoc connection on laptop, turn on wifi on X10, and add a network of the same name. Turn off wifi. In the root explorer, go to data/misc/wifi and edit the "wpa_supplicant.conf" file.
Add "ap_scan=2" right under the line which says "update_config=1". Also, add "mode=1" at the bottom of the code. It should look something like this then:
wpa_supplicant GROUP=system
update_config=1
ap_scan=2
network={
ssid="xperia"
scan_ssid=1
key_mgmt=NONE
mode=1
}
Note: ssid is the name you give to your adhoc connection, in my case it is simply called xperia.
Save & Exit, and turn on wifi. It should connect to your adhoc connection. Works like a charm; however, I noticed the added lines can sometimes vanish by themselves, no idea about that.
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Hello, I'm reading this forum for a month now and I've learned very much...
But I've got problem with connecting my rooted x10 Mini pro 20i firmware .24 to my laptop's AdHoc. It's still saying that "android isn't able to connect to adhoc" or something like that...
I wanted to modify wpa_supplicant.conf but I'm using windows 7 and after almost 1,5 day of googling I just can't find a way to edit the file....
I've got no experiences with Linux and in win apps I can't edit it...
It's looking like this in PsPad: songokussj4.abonas.com/screeny/2011-04-17_132913.png
Please, help me with the correct way to enable the connection to my AdHoc through my Laptop. It's essential for me.
And and "Virtual server" and "Connectify" -> I've tried that 2 weeks ago without success. I can't be AP I think. I've got Lenovo Thinkpad R61 15,4''.
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Ok. There was a problem in between chair and the computer... I was trying to edit wpa_supplicant [system/bin], not wpa_supplicant.conf [system/etc/wifi].
Well but the end is still the same.
I tried: copying 2/3 different kinds of wpa_supplicant [system/bin] files that are on this forum. The first one, that is correct with my version 5.6.x - wifi don't even start... Second one, 6.0.x - wifi started on the second try but can't scan anything. There is error and it's repeating to disconnect.
So I put there the original wpa_supplicant [system/bin] and I tried to modify the [wpa_supplicant.conf system/etc/wifi] and... without succes.
I was trying to edit it many times and -every time- the same notification when I was trying to connect to the AdHoc on my ntb... "Android don't support ad-hoc ... bla bla".
I'm at the end of .... I don't know what to do more...
My last spark in the night is that I'll try the Cyanogen rom 3.2 / 3.3. I read there is implanted AdHoc support...
Please, if you can, help me. Ask anything, I'll try to answer and I'll try anything that will help it to work.
Thanks.
SonGokussj4 said:
Hello, I'm reading this forum for a month now and I've learned very much...
But I've got problem with connecting my rooted x10 Mini pro 20i firmware .24 to my laptop's AdHoc. It's still saying that "android isn't able to connect to adhoc" or something like that...
I wanted to modify wpa_supplicant.conf but I'm using windows 7 and after almost 1,5 day of googling I just can't find a way to edit the file....
I've got no experiences with Linux and in win apps I can't edit it...
It's looking like this in PsPad: songokussj4.abonas.com/screeny/2011-04-17_132913.png
Please, help me with the correct way to enable the connection to my AdHoc through my Laptop. It's essential for me.
And and "Virtual server" and "Connectify" -> I've tried that 2 weeks ago without success. I can't be AP I think. I've got Lenovo Thinkpad R61 15,4''.
Edit:
Ok. There was a problem in between chair and the computer... I was trying to edit wpa_supplicant [system/bin], not wpa_supplicant.conf [system/etc/wifi].
Well but the end is still the same.
I tried: copying 2/3 different kinds of wpa_supplicant [system/bin] files that are on this forum. The first one, that is correct with my version 5.6.x - wifi don't even start... Second one, 6.0.x - wifi started on the second try but can't scan anything. There is error and it's repeating to disconnect.
So I put there the original wpa_supplicant [system/bin] and I tried to modify the [wpa_supplicant.conf system/etc/wifi] and... without succes.
I was trying to edit it many times and -every time- the same notification when I was trying to connect to the AdHoc on my ntb... "Android don't support ad-hoc ... bla bla".
I'm at the end of .... I don't know what to do more...
My last spark in the night is that I'll try the Cyanogen rom 3.2 / 3.3. I read there is implanted AdHoc support...
Please, if you can, help me. Ask anything, I'll try to answer and I'll try anything that will help it to work.
Thanks.
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im sitting with the same problem...r u sorted? i read that connectify only works on 2.2 and upwards
I flashed my WRT54G with the DD-WRT firmware to enable it as a reciever, but can't get it to connect to my wifi tether. Has anyone tried this? My biggest problem seems to be that i get assigned a different gateway and dns host every time I start the tether... The purpose of all of this it to play on xbox live over my sprint connection. Any suggestions?
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I flashed my WRT54G with the DD-WRT firmware to enable it as a reciever, but can't get it to connect to my wifi tether. Has anyone tried this? My biggest problem seems to be that i get assigned a different gateway and dns host every time I start the tether... The purpose of all of this it to play on xbox live over my sprint connection. Any suggestions?
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yeah, make sure you have the latest wifi tether(for infrastructure mode) and that your router actually works in client mode, it's a huge pain to set up.
Is there a guide to this anywhere? Do we need a certain rom or kernel? I've got the latest wireless tether and can't seem to connect either.
At my summer place I am running Talisman Mesh and can't get my EVO to consistently connect to it (mostly it doesn't, but it connects consistently to my winter home wireless)
Is there any interest in this at all? I would be surprised if there weren't. That is, the ability to use wireless tether on the Evo as a host for your DD-WRT enabled router. Is it a case where this has been tried but failed so such a thing has been given up on for now, or is connecting in this manner such a no brainer and I'm just missing something? Will anybody who knows details on getting this to work please post a how to or even a mini how to including if you need a special kernel or ROM (as I've read stuff about AP mode but never saw anyone get into detail on kernels/firmwares)? And if someone knows for sure this DOESN'T work, can you please say? I would really appreciate it.
I'd say there isn't much interest in getting this done. Most ppl would just use wireless tether and call it a day. I find DD-WRT client mode flakey anyways
I flashed my WRT54G with the DD-WRT firmware to enable it as a reciever, but can't get it to connect to my wifi tether.
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I was able to with my dd-wrt asus wl-500w router.
I was never able to get wpa to work
Followed the tutorial dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Client_Mode
Then started tethering on the evo Channel 6, no wpa
Did not work on the other channels for me
PS
yeah, make sure you have the latest wifi tether(for infrastructure mode) and that your router actually works in client mode, it's a huge pain to set up.
next powered on the router and waited.
Then I pluged in a computer hard wired and it worked.
used it to install debian netinstall
and to fix a laptop with no wireless drivers to install wireless drivers
Hope this helps.
PS
yeah, make sure you have the latest wifi tether(for infrastructure mode) and that your router actually works in client mode, it's a huge pain to set up.
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Infrastructure mode is a must!
Just want to (re-)confirm one thing:
the wifi tether must be in the infrastructure mode, right?
If so, could someone explain why ad-hoc mode will not work? I tried to tether my TP2 (I know it seems to be very old for just one year) to DD-WRT enable router and could not get it work. wondering if there are other options.
Thanks!
this worked for me, specifically with dd-wrt in repeater bridge mode (client mode worked as well).
-evo 29.651.6 rooted with latest wifi-tether
-wrt54g flashed w/ dd-wrt 24sp2 in bridge repeater mode with primary and virtial ssid as evomifi on channel 6
-xbox360 hardwired into wrt54g
So, i'm able to get internet for hard wired devices while simultaneously getting a range extension on the evomifi ssid.
Might be able to teather to one pc, then set up ics host on that one pc to send internets to LAN then inturn giving internets to 360.
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Hey All,
I have been messing with my Adam for a bit. I have been trying to figure a way to tether the device. I know Android 2.3 supports Adhoc networks, but not 2.2.
Although the Adam's kernal seems to be much higher revision than 2.2, the device itself only seems to have native 2.2 config options, with an Adam skin. With that said, I cannot get the Adam to tether/connect to an adhoc network, no matter what I try.
I have a Sprint Touch Pro. I can get it to detect as a 3G Usb modem in windows, and it automatically detects as such when hooked into a linux machine, but sadly does not do anything in Android/The Adam. The adam will pair with it over BT, but will not connect to it, and will not even see it in wifi-tether mode.
Any ideas? Is this something fixable with a settings change? Rooting? An app (on the phone or the adam?)
Any/all help or insight is appreciated.
Edit: I apologize, this was meant for the General Discussion. I don't see a way to move or delete this thread now, either. If the mods can move it, that'd be great. If not, I guess my questions still stand.
Assuming you want to tether to provide a more "mobile" internet connection:
Does your phone have some sort of WiFi tether app for it? If not you could attempt to run Android on your WinMo phone via Haret and then try installing a WiFi tether app and see if it works.
I would imagine to tether over USB Adam would need some type of drivers for mobile devices and that gets tricky. I would first try to tether Adam to a Windows or Linux computer with an Internet connection first, see if you can get that to work. Than go to your phone and try that. If it doesn't work from a computer it probably will not work from a phone.
If you want to tether for other purposes such as transferring files, SSH, SFTP, ADB, logcat, etc there are apps for those.
Correct, tethering for mobile internet.
I've actually tried the XDAndroid 2.2 and the 2.0.6 wifi tether app on my phone, but sadly it seems to create adhoc only, I've been unable to get it to create infrastructure, as well as it sometimes thinks it doesn't have root.
I'd have to get a male/male or female/female USB cable to try tethering to my PC, but i'll see if I can't figure that out.
Honestly, I'd be perfectly fine with Wifi tethering if the adam would detect Adhoc, as the XDA wifi tether android app can do that no problem.
Edit: On the windows mobile side, I've tried PDA net and internet connection sharing. Internet connection sharing supports Bluetooth DUN, but the adam doesn't seem to do anything with it, it'll pair but not connect to it. PDA net also seems to just do adhoc broadcast, which the adam cannot detect.
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You answered the question before I could post it. (if you have wifi tethering capability on your phone)
Eujin said:
Correct, tethering for mobile internet.
I've actually tried the XDAndroid 2.2 and the 2.0.6 wifi tether app on my phone, but sadly it seems to create adhoc only, I've been unable to get it to create infrastructure, as well as it sometimes thinks it doesn't have root.
I'd have to get a male/male or female/female USB cable to try tethering to my PC, but i'll see if I can't figure that out.
Honestly, I'd be perfectly fine with Wifi tethering if the adam would detect Adhoc, as the XDA wifi tether android app can do that no problem.
Edit: On the windows mobile side, I've tried PDA net and internet connection sharing. Internet connection sharing supports Bluetooth DUN, but the adam doesn't seem to do anything with it, it'll pair but not connect to it. PDA net also seems to just do adhoc broadcast, which the adam cannot detect.
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So you tried 2.0.6 wifi tether app for WinMo? do you have a link for this app?
Er, no. I tried 2.0.6 wifi tether app for Android, running XDAndroid 2.2 for WM6. Link here to the app
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
I also tried wmwifirouter in windows mobile, link here http://www.wmwifirouter.com/
I had to replace my wpa_supplicant file to get ad-hoc networking working on my Dell Streak. Maybe its similar for Adam.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10514373&highlight=hoc+found#post10514373
http://android.modaco.com/content/d...c-network-connection-for-streak/#entry1381049
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-863976.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754961
I'm trying to get in to modify the wpa_supplicant as mentioned, but I'm starting to think more and more the adam doesn't have superuser/root access like they've said, as all terminal apps I've tried have failed. Thanks for the heads up, though.
If anyone else finds any alternatives in the meantime, let me know.
You would replace the supplicant file on XDAndroid, not on Adam. The supplicant is for the system running wifi tether acting as the hotspot.
Ok, I feel stupid, but ptok's post makes it sounds like he modified the supplicant on his streak so it would see ad-hoc networks.
Wouldn't I want to modify the Adam so it can see ad-hoc, since my phone can already push out ad-hoc even in WinMo?
Eujin said:
Ok, I feel stupid, but ptok's post makes it sounds like he modified the supplicant on his streak so it would see ad-hoc networks.
Wouldn't I want to modify the Adam so it can see ad-hoc, since my phone can already push out ad-hoc even in WinMo?
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Good luck with that. You're talking about reverse engineering drivers, recompiling kernels, and a lot of time spent for little gain and possibly no gain. It is almost always easier to attempt to get the wifi spewing device to act as an AP than it is to get something else to comprehend ad hoc networks. Besides, security is stronger with the former than the latter.
What about the XDA WiFi Tether from here. Is it any newer, is there an option for WPA? If not thats about all the help I can provide. You are probably going to have to go to XDAndroid forums and ask how to turn the phone into an AP or ask about WPA supplicant info.
Just remembered that some folks on XDA were trying to do the same thing with the Hero I think. They started some stuff and never finished, but did get WiFi Tether to support WPA which is a step in the right direction. You could hunt around the Hero CDMA dev forum and see if anything exists.
Sorry I couldn't help more.
Just read this thread at Notion Ink Hacks that ad hoc should work...
http://notioninkhacks.com/forums/vi...sid=0ee5dff6243da9c4d02433800dd9f4b1&start=60
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webs05 said:
Just read this thread at Notion Ink Hacks that ad hoc should work...
http://notioninkhacks.com/forums/vi...sid=0ee5dff6243da9c4d02433800dd9f4b1&start=60
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I get a "You are not authorised to read this forum" when I try to follow this link. However, I do see that the Notion Ink Hacks update includes Adhoc. Cool.
Tried that on my friend's Adam. It worked.
I can confirm that the NIH updates have enabled ad-hoc tethering, and it works great.
Ad Hoc
What ROM did you use that Ad-Hoc worked on? I am running EdenX and I can connect to an ad-hoc network, but not actually use the internet access through the connection.
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I was using WMWifiRouter, which resulted in the scenario identified above. I downloaded the HTC Wifi app that I found in one of the other XDA forums, installed it on my phone and created a hotspot with it and it worked fully. Apparently there is something different in the HTC implementation as compared to the WMWifiRouter app implementation that lets one work fully and the other only to allow a connection, but not access the internet.
WiFi Tethering Adam and Nexus One
Eujin said:
Hey All,
I have been messing with my Adam for a bit. I have been trying to figure a way to tether the device. I know Android 2.3 supports Adhoc networks, but not 2.2.
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I simply set my Nexus One as a WiFi Hotspot ... configure it with a SSID and WPA2 PSK security and a Password ... then turn on the WiFi on the Adam and enter the Passphrase. Away it goes. That is why I ordered a WiFi only model.
This is an embarrassing question for two reasons. First, I’m sure it’s a simple answer that is just getting past me. Second, every search string I try comes up with dozens of pages talking about setting up Internet Sharing, none that I could find addressing my problem. After reading through numerous pages and double checking the terrific collection of FAQs that mmalka put together for the Rhodium Energy ROM, I decided to ask here.
My problem is with connecting to the Internet through a WiFi connection on my TP2 AFTER having used the Internet Sharing app.
I use WiFi at home all the time and I never have any issues setting it up after flashing – this time was no exception. It’s been working flawlessly since flashing the ROM in my signature several days ago. But I needed independent Internet access at work yesterday to test out a VPN/remote desktop connection on a laptop and decided to try the Internet Sharing app on our phones. VERY impressive! A couple of quick buttons pushed and viola’! Worked like a champ!
However, back at home I had trouble getting my phone to connect to my home WiFi router again. I discovered that when I tried turning on the WiFi, it was looking to be used as an Internet Sharing point again. So I deleted that connection (“forgot” it) and it successfully connected to my home WiFi router. However, it will not actually go to the Internet – everything faults out with “Connection is currently unavailable”. Switching to the T-Mo 3G connection, everything works great.
Has anyone else had this issue? Any suggestions short of a hard-reset?
Many thanks in advance.
Solved!
Well, judging by the number of looks with no reply, either this was a simple solution that I should have been able to easily figure out or no one else is having the issue to know what to do. But I finally figured it out and just in case anyone else eventually comes across the same issue, I thought I tell you what I found.
After digging around, I found that the Internet Sharing application changes the Broadcom 802.11 DHD Network Adapter to a local IP address. So all I had to do was change it to “Use server-assigned IP address” and everything worked. (Settings tab, Wireless Controls, WiFi - Connect to WiFi Network, Advanced, Adapters and Networks, Network Adapters, edit Broadcom 802.11 DHD Network Adapter, Use server-assigned IP address.)
I have no idea whether going back to a standard wireless connection should automatically switch it back, but it doesn’t in my case. If anyone has a simpler way of address this, I’d love to hear about it.
Regardless, I hope this help someone.
Thanks
gregb882 said:
I have no idea whether going back to a standard wireless connection should automatically switch it back, but it doesn’t in my case.
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OK, so I stumbled into another revelation. It seems that if you remain in the WiFi Router application (or simply go back to it) and use the "Stop" command to discontinue the service, the Broadcomm Network Adapter does get reset to "Use server assigned IP address". The few times I used Internet Sharing, I was in other apps when I finished and simply turned off WiFi.
Oh well, live and learn.
I had a similar issue recently.
my new router was connecting fine to another mobile, but not my EnergyRom mobile.Thought it was my new routers band G/N compatibilty issue. however your post help remind me that i had used internet sharing on my HD2 for my laptop a few days earlier..Checked out my settings and well broadcom adapter was set to static at 192.168.1.1...switched it back to server assigned Ip and voila wireless is connected now
Really appreciate your post..Thanks so much for posting the solution, Gregb882
so with my minimal knowledge of phone stuffs ive kinda learned that when i run the wireless tether for root app on my phone it uses ad hoc to supply other computers with internet... basically im asking, will my evo be able to supply my xoom with internet?
Not at the moment, no support for Ad-Hoc networks in HC, not sure if there ever will be - very annoying.
I'm not sure but I believe there is a new version of Wireless Tether that will allow such a connection. When I first tried the Kindle connecting to my DX, it wouldn't connect. With the new version, it does.
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My Xoom connects to my DX with no problems.
Go download Wireless Tether from the website. The experimental one is called Wifi Tether now. Works like a charm for infrastructure mode so that the Xoom can tether with your phone. Also Bluetooth seems to work fine as well.
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Is the Wireless tether for the phone or the Xoom (or both)? I need an option for the iPhone in case the steps posted here won't work!
is this an app that enables ad-hoc detection on the Xoom,
or
does it just provide a full wifi hotspot tethering feature for Android devices?
I also use an iPhone which supplies an ad-hoc hotspot connection that I need my Xoom to recognize and connect to.
So does that mean you got it to work that way? Is the app available through the Market?
No its not available in the market. Google wireless tether and look for wifi tether. The new app sends the signal via infrastructure mode. I think it applies to certain phone like Droid X and EVO.
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The Wireless Tether app is ran on the host phone wanting to be turned into a wifi hotspot. There are certain phones that run in Ad-Hoc mode in default (aka Droid 1) and the only option to tether the Xoom to them is via bluetooth. As others have said, the new version "WiFi Tether" is apparently enabling infrastructure mode rather than Ad-hoc mode, something that the Xoom can actually connect to.
There is no app that you install on the Xoom. When the WiFi Tether is ran on the host device, the Xoom just connects to it as a WiFi router and works just fine (or bluetooth if thats what you're doing).
So OP, if you can't get the new version of WiFi tether to work for you and your Xoom, try the Bluetooth tethering option, it's been shown in detail in a thread here how to do it, and it should work just fine.
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Is the Wireless tether for the phone or the Xoom (or both)? I need an option for the iPhone in case the steps posted here won't work!
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The app is for android, and for the host device not the Xoom, so you'll need to Bluetooth tether your iPhone.
wpa_supplicant
I understand exactly what the OP is talking about, as i'm trying to do the same thing. What makes matters worse, is that ad-hoc connections ARE possible in android. Meaning android can connect to ad-hoc networks, but it requires swapping out the wpa_suppplicant file in system/bin with a modified one that doesn't filter out ad-hoc networks.
i've even tested this on my EVO, and it connects to other android phones incapable of broadcasting in infrastructure mode, it even connects to my ubuntu netbook broadcasting in ad-hoc...
(if you want to see what i'm talking, just search the forums for wpa_supplicant, something will turn up )
I've tried doing the same "fix" with my xoom, but it doesn't take. Using ADB or root explorer, i've replaced the orignal (making sure to save a copy just in case) and fixed permissions to 775, but it doesn't take. The wifi antenna will turn on, but it doesn't find anything once being replaced, not even saved networks or access points. I can get wifi back by restoring my backup, but i'm at a loss as to why it doesn't work on the xoom (3.0) but does with my evo (2.3).
as a side note, i'm using the right replacement for the wpa version returned by entering
"wpa_supplicant -v" in a terminal emulator or adb. It returns version v0.6.10 and there is a working, modified, v0.6.10 that should make things work, but doesn't....
anyway, if anyone has any input, i would love to hear it!
I am in the same boat. Regardless of whatever permission settings I have tried (mentioned in the dev forums that I can't yet post in), I still get a dead wifi with the new supplicant file.
Ah, I feel better now. It must have been the supplicant file, as I found this other one and it worked without permission modifications first time out.
You will have to google "xoom supplicant" and use the file found on the first response (android.net)-I can't post the link- the downside to attitude having, overlord type forums is inability for new users to provide any help, or at least with any convenience.
i try connecting my xoom to my computer, and it wouldn't work. i have the "Intel My Wifi Technology" but each time i set up a connection, the xoom finds it, but will take like a minute trying to connect and all i see on the xoom is "Obtaining IP address". it shows on my computer that a new device is connected. maybe this only works computer to computer. cuz i have had success with another laptop connecting to my computer with no problem.
I am using the Launchpad kernel and the WPASupplicant file and am connected to my phone's ad-Hoc network now. I used the beta Wi-Fi Tether and it worked great, but crashed my Samsung Galaxy S at least twice a day. So I installed the WPA file without setting any special permissions, just used Root Explorer to copy it an it worked fine.
Is there a way to connect on a ad-hoc hostet by a laptop (win7) yet?
That would be interesting, cause if it work this way, it will work for every phone or something else!
Hey Guys,
i am having a little problem. i am using the Intel My Wifi Technology. and i don't know if i am doiing something wrong or this is just not possible. but i try connecting my xoom to my laptop, and it is not working or connecting. i get a message on the xoom that say's Obtaining IP address", but nothing happen on the xoom. is this not yet possible on the xoom. i don't know if this is consider ad-hoc network or not, cuz i am new to all this.
but here is the link to intel website for the program i am using as a wifi hotspot.
http://www.intel.com/products/wireless/mywifi.htm
and here is a video of what the program does.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuAQjR76A68
anyone with knowlwdge on this please help me understand what i am doing wrong or not doing. or even if this is a possibility.
If you're not opposed to rooting your Xoom, here's another option. I just unlocked and rooted my WiFi-only Xoom yesterday, and inserted the supplicant file in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033314
It works like a charm! I'm running a WinMo Touch Pro 2 with WMWiFiRouter, and the Xoom now sees and properly connects to Ad Hoc networks. And, it still works with all other networks.
I don't know which way you prefer to attack the problem (from the Xoom or the phone), but I've been thrilled ever since I got all this done yesterday. Everything else on the Xoom is great, and now I've got the working SD card as well.
supremecream06 said:
Hey Guys,
i am having a little problem. i am using the Intel My Wifi Technology. and i don't know if i am doiing something wrong or this is just not possible. but i try connecting my xoom to my laptop, and it is not working or connecting. i get a message on the xoom that say's Obtaining IP address", but nothing happen on the xoom. is this not yet possible on the xoom. i don't know if this is consider ad-hoc network or not, cuz i am new to all this.
but here is the link to intel website for the program i am using as a wifi hotspot.
http://www.intel.com/products/wireless/mywifi.htm
and here is a video of what the program does.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuAQjR76A68
anyone with knowlwdge on this please help me understand what i am doing wrong or not doing. or even if this is a possibility.
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Is it right that you host a Wifi on your computer and tether internet to you tablet? I think its the usual problem android and ad-hoch, witch not work!