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How can i access my computer files on my hd2

Hey guys
i have been trying to fing a way to link my computer files or even a drive on my pc to htc hd2 where i can open from any where
and use its files like modefing it or attach any of them to a mail and send it through my mobile
so i will be so thankfull if someone can give me some advice about that
thank you

Resco explorer allows accessing and mapping network shares.

kilrah said:
Resco explorer allows accessing and mapping network shares.
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resco also allows FTP access, which is probably better, as the network share requires you to be on the same network (for example connected to your wireless network)
FTP can be accessed anywhere you have data connection but requires you to be running FTP software on your computer.
FTP is very easy to setup and use and will allow you to have access to any file folder that you choose on your PC (handy to have a choice of over 30gig of music to listen to )

Schaps Network plugin. Google it.

Ftp looks great
thank you

or use total commander it can browse your network share files...

kilrah said:
Resco explorer allows accessing and mapping network shares.
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I have Resco Explorer 2010, paid for.
Also Total Commander CE, which someone mentioned.
GSFinder+ as well.
Yet, I cannot figure out how to do that.
Connected to my home network via wi-fi. The PC's hard drives are set up to be shared. One PC can access the files of another.
I can't figure out how the HD2 can see the PC's files. Can anyone give me exact directions, using any of the tools mentioned?
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Also, conversely, is there a way to set up the HD2 for file sharing, so that the PC can access it via the wi-fi network?

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).

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 ??

da_maxx said:
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.

da_maxx said:
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] File Sharing / Streaming via AFP / SMB?

Hi all,
Wondering if anyone has had any luck file sharing / streaming between the Fire and a PC / Mac running SMB / AFP?
Tried to make this happen with "File Expert" off the Android Market but the program didn't seem to pick up on my server though they are on the same Wi-Fi network / LAN and should be able to talk.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

I used astro file manager, then dl the smb addon. On my Pc I created a new User account with admin rights, make sure it has a password. Then in astro I just had to enter my pc's ip and the User/pass.
Not sure if you can set up the fire as a host to connect from Pc to the fire though.

CifsManager
Virtual Data Cable
Samba Filesharing

I am using File Expert for SMB transfers to my network without any issues at all. One thing to note is that I never could get it to connect using any machine node IDs, but using IPs, I have absolutely no issues with File Expert's SMB connection.

I use the emit app and server since the codecs are very limited on the fire, it converts in real time and works great locally or remotely
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If your Kindle Fire is rooted, there is a program called Samba Filesharing. It will put your Kindle on the local network and you can get to it from your PC via WiFi. For accessing your pc via your WiFi network there are many apps. I use ES File explorer and File Expert.

keithjeffrey said:
Hi all,
Wondering if anyone has had any luck file sharing / streaming between the Fire and a PC / Mac running SMB / AFP?
Tried to make this happen with "File Expert" off the Android Market but the program didn't seem to pick up on my server though they are on the same Wi-Fi network / LAN and should be able to talk.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
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If you're on a Mac running Lion, you are better off turning off File Sharing, downloading MacPorts and installing Samba 3. SMB is sort of b0rked in Lion. I spent days fiddling with it and searching online for help. I finally came across an article about SMB in Lion. That recommended going the MacPorts route.
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[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!!!

shanman-2 said:
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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shanman-2 said:
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.

retsam88 said:
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.