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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.
MOD EDIT - Moved to general forum as not related to android development
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''.
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.
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
Hi All,
I wondering if someone can help me out. I rooted my epic and installed the latest android wifi tether and everything seems to be going okay as I am able to start tether and see the normal tether screen displaying Download 0.4kB and Upload of 0.3kB.
However i am not able to see connect correctly on my laptop. In the laptop, under wireless network connections, i see EpicTether (which i choose as the ssid) but the icon (right of the word EpicTether) looks different than the icons from my home wifi router. The EpicTether's icon is three blue boxes in the shape of a triangle where my home wifi shows the normal guage of wifi connectivity strength. I am using windows 7 premium by the way.
I've tried changing the channels on the epic, tried enable access-control under settings to no avail...
can someone please help? thanks.
Android WiFi tether is an Ad-Hoc network (device to device), not an infrastructure network like your home wifi is. That's why the icon is different.
Why it cannot connect could be 1000000 different things. Is the laptop part of a company domain and its possible that policies are preventing connection to an AdHoc type connection?
Thanks for the explanation. so that icon is normal.
My laptop is not a company laptop, it is pretty basic for home surfing use.
juejaimon said:
Thanks for the explanation. so that icon is normal.
My laptop is not a company laptop, it is pretty basic for home surfing use.
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"pretty basic" to me translates as "should connect" lol. Not sure where you should go from there. I have heard lots of windows 7 ad hoc issues though. Search around google for "Windows 7 cant connect to ad hoc" and see what kind of fixes you see.
Thanks again.... made some success...
i read that the intel drivers for the internal wireless card may need updated drivers for the ad-hoc....
installed the new drivers and am able to connect now!... but will not provide me internet access.
Restart the computer (usually works most times), and or try releasing and renewing I.P address.
Alright, here's my problem.
I don't have a wireless router, so I use my notebook to create a WiFi network (On Windows 7).
I have always been able to connect to the network on CM 6/7, but on OpenFire it won't find my network.
Any help?
Try using Connectify-Me. It may help. (Atleast it did for my iPod Touch, which couldnt find the WiFi network creatd using Windows, but, could find using the above said software)
Thanks!
I will try it out!
I just tried Connectify on CyanogenMod 7 and it just says ''Obtaining IP address''.
Then it removes the message, and it appears again as an endless loop.
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.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
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.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
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.
funnycreature said:
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!
I use my laptop as a wifi hotspot. After install [TyphooN CyanogenMod 7 Nightly v3.6.2] my HD2 cannot connect to it. Somebody help ?
Sorry for my english.
Did the Droid find the hotspot?
yes but i cannot connect to it. it not even show "connecting ..." after click on connect to my hot spot
sometimes you must unlock something in your router, or try to change wifi options in advanced, i dont remember how it was named but it was like you were choosing 11,12,13 streams, i think it was in advanced wifi options, but i remember i had the same problem on this rom with wifi, nothing just happens ;/ but now my wifi working fine all the time on coredroid (its not a advertistment )