Hi guys,
don't know if you are already aware of a nice little feature of your Z2.
The feature is called "Remote Shares" (Remote Freigabe in German) and is to be found in the Settings Menu --> Storage --> at the very bottom. so it is kinda hidden.
With this feature u can acess Windows shares and integrate them into your linux filesystem.
The description of every field is at least in German quite dumb so u have to kinda guess what it means.
So first you click on the "plus" symbol and select Windows Share.
First field (German Anzeigename) u type in a name for the folder, under which u will be able to access the remote share (/storage/remote/"yourfoldername").
2nd field (German Host) u type in the (local) IP-adress of the PC, where the share is, you want to integrate.
3rd field (German Name freigeben) is the specific share folder on that PC
4th field (German Benutzername) is the user name of the Windows PC with which u log on there
5th field (German Kennwort) is the password which u use with the user name.
Works great over Wifi.
deepflash said:
Hi guys,
don't know if you are already aware of a nice little feature of your Z2.
The feature is called "Remote Shares" (Remote Freigabe in German) and is to be found in the Settings Menu --> Storage --> at the very bottom. so it is kinda hidden.
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Great find! This is so much faster and more reliable than Wireless Media Transfer!!
I'll add the English details of the fields
In English the boxes are as follows: -
Display name
This is the name that the folder will be called on your phone
Host
Either the name of your computer or it's IP address
Share name
This is the name of the share on your computer, so if you shared a folder called "Videos" you would type in Videos.
Username
The username of your PC
Password
The password associated with the above username on your PC
There are advanced options too such as if you want to use a domain name associated with specific networks (such as a work network).
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Hi Guys
I am having trouble mapping my M3100 to my Synology Diskstation (DS-101) network attached storage. I can successfully map to any shared drives on my desktop PC over WIFI but i cannot map to the diskstation. I have changed access rights on the diskstation to allow full access by "anyone" by allowing full rights to guest users.
please advise. i have posted this on experts exchange but know one has been able to help.
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Networking/Q_21960370.html
I dont know if its of help but I use a progrtam called Resco File Exploraer. You can download it as a trial from handango etc. I use it with Thecus and Buffulo NAS to exchange and stream files with no problems
I dont know if its of help but I use a progrtam called Resco File Exploraer. You can download it as a trial from handango etc. I use it with Thecus and Buffulo NAS to exchange and stream files with no problems
Could we start with what error you get.
There is no issue with wm5 and external drives.
Assuming you are connected to your network ok, then its usually a case of going to file explorer and open path.
My external drive is called share1 so \\share1 would work for me
hi guys,
ok i also use resco file explorer.
when i click on map network drive, i get the "computers near me" where i see my desktop and the diskstation. now when i click on the + next to my desktop, i can see and access the shared folders ok. when i click on the + next to the diskstation i get the following error:
Cannot connect shared path. The specified server cannot perform the requested operation. Please advise!!
also, when i map a network drive either using the the IP address, e.g. \\196.168.0.4\public (where 192.168.0.4 = the NAS - i use this method to map to the drives on my PC) or \\diskstation\public, i get the following error
cannot map network path. Network resource cannot be found or you do not have a permission to access the network. Contact your network administrator
Tricky.
Have you managed to succesfully map your drive on your desktop. On my NAS there is a folder called 'share' which i used instead of 'group'.
So click on your diskstation icon in My Computer. click on tools...map network drive..follow the instructions where "drive letter \\diskstation name\share". Click on browse and you should see a list of avilable folders (eg info, share etc) in either your workgroup or Mshome. Click on the folder you will put all your data (in my case...share). Put your password in and see if it maps ok.
I have a Linkstation and seem to remember having similar problems ages ago. Dont mean to be cheeky, but have to set the IP settings and the workgroup settings ok on your diskstation.
ok thank youf or your help i will give it a go.
both desktop and diskstation are on the same work group, IP is assigned by DHCP. Does the pocket pc need to be on the same work group as well?
no luck i am afraid - when i click on map network drive, in the list beneath "computers near me" i can see both the diskstation and my desktop. when i click on the plus next to the diskstation it says:
cannot connect share path. the specified server cannot perform the requested operation :roll:
This is very confusing.
Im not sure whether you've mapped your drive on your desktop ok. When you open 'My Computer' on your desktop do you see the diskstation as an icon and when you double click the icon does it open so you can see your stored files?
i have no problems what so ever accessing it via my desktop, i can see all the folders and browse the contents as well. the only issue is with the pocket pc. Previously, i have tried the SPV M2000, and it has failed to connect giving the same error message - suggesting that my device isnt faulty, either it is not possible to access the diskstation, or the settings are incorrect!
Im really not sure what the problem is then. Sorry.
I have 2 NAS and I remember having problems with resco file explorer until I mapped them on my desktop. Once I mapped network drive using windows settings it was plain sailing. I can stream, transfer etc files no probs.
Sorry I couldn't be of any help
oh well. many thanks for your help
Just come across Air Sharing for the iPhone http://lifehacker.com/5047136/air-sharing-transfers-files-between-iphones-and-any-system
It allows it to act as a wireless network storage device, does anything like this exist for WM? I know you can transfer files using bluetooth but not all pc's have bluetooth.
It would be great if such program exists.. for our diamond to make ad-hoc network and share some folder for downloading.. just like on PCs
kien said:
It allows it to act as a wireless network storage device,
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You could make some like that with Total Comander it has Dirrectory named Moduls and subdirectory in it named LAN and there is two files: New server and _Quick open.
Connect you device to WLAN and type a path to computer after open one of that files (for example: \server or \Home) > press "OK"
and in next window type user name and password (like it means on computer if it has some) > press "OK"
You see that you have a list of dirrectories that are able to access on your computer.
Sorry for my poor english
You can use Mocha ftp serveur, it's a freeware (you just need a given password). It will allow you to access your phone on an IP adress like with a ftp serveur.
Hi,
after some days of try and error I found now how it works. It's simple and you can do it with resco explorer (get a trial in the internet) for example.
I try to explain but I have a German OS so that all translations of windows terminology maybe not correct. Ok let's start:
On Windows go to user account which is under settings. Here choose the administrator acc. and create a password if not already done.
Now go to any folder you want to share and click with the right button of the mouse on it. Select the forth tab,something with "clearing and security". Then select network clearing and security and choose the folder. Ok, then you see a hand under the folder.
Thats all in Windows XP.
On Windows Mobile 6.1 disconnect with Active Sync., switch your WLAN on, which is under settings - connections -comm manager. Then open the resco explorer click on the below right side on task bar - file network - map drive you see computers near me choose your computer's name, open the folder "+" and choose your a.m. folder which you have shared. Click on the left side 'share' , enable connect using a different user name, put your user name of your windows user account and your password, select done and you have access.
For any questions do not hesitate to contact me.
What about opposite connection?
can anyone give me a step by step guide on how to configure the remote desktop? btw i am using windows 7
On the Phone in Remote desktop mobile :-
In the box Computer put your pc's IP address
In the box User put the pc's users registered name (not the computers name) ie the name you use when you log on to your pc guest user etc.
In the box password put in your pc login password
In the box Domain put the full computer name found under my computer properties.
On your pc under my computer properties - remote - tick allow remote access
You should be ok to go - make sure your phone has a data/internet setting enabled and is active.
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Andrew
Oh and don't forget to adjust your firewall settings to allow your HD access
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On the Phone in Remote desktop mobile :-
In the box Computer put your pc's IP address
In the box User put the pc's users registered name (not the computers name) ie the name you use when you log on to your pc guest user etc.
In the box password put in your pc login password
In the box Domain put the full computer name found under my computer properties.
On your pc under my computer properties - remote - tick allow remote access
You should be ok to go - make sure your phone has a data/internet setting enabled and is active.
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Andrew
Oh and don't forget to adjust your firewall settings to allow your HD access
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thank you very much, it funny how you give the simplest instructions and it all works in one go and the rest are so complicated etc haha thanks man
ah there always has to be a problem, 1) i cant see the keyboard even witout full screen. 2) when i try to login i get an error "Logon failure: user account restriction. Possible reasons are blank passwords not allowed. Logon hour restrictions, or a policy restriction has been enforced" HELP!!
I had the keyboard problem too.
I use finger keyboard and in the display option of Remote Desktop I ticked "Fit to remote desktop" Be careful it allows you to tick the other box as well.
Also colours = High Color.
As to the other messages it must be a Windows 7 issue of more parameters having to be entered.Also I log off on my pc before I connect.
Hope this helps
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Andrew
bigdish said:
I had the keyboard problem too.
I use finger keyboard and in the display option of Remote Desktop I ticked "Fit to remote desktop" Be careful it allows you to tick the other box as well.
Also colours = High Color.
As to the other messages it must be a Windows 7 issue of more parameters having to be entered.Also I log off on my pc before I connect.
Hope this helps
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Andrew
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thank you, it worked
im on windows 7 and i di everything stated above, even disabled my firewall, but it still wont connect!! grrr, any more tips!
hi followed the guide exact and im stuck at the log in, i put the right pastword in and it keeps saying wrong password. Im running windows 7 ultimate any advice
thnx bro it works perfect in win 7 ultimate!!!
It works
It works just as stated! It seems the full computer name that is entered in the domain section is entered without spaces. after doing it like this it works with even gprs/edge. Thanks to bigdish!
I require some assistance here. My PC connects to the Internet through a router (Siemens SE572) and I had to set up a static IP and now trying to configure the port forwarding feature on my router (UDP, 3389). I'm not sure I'm doing it correctly. Any ideas?
hi still not able to to get past my login. all my details are entered exact once its connects it goes to my pc's login page and thats as far as i get just will not let me log in. Anyone having the same problem.
Im using windows 7 ultimate
Avg 9 antivirus/firewall
Bt home hub
guys plz give me some help.
i do all the above but i get an error message.
"the computer is not set for remote access".etc
i put my ip on computer but i think u have to open a port,so i write for exaple: 192.165.1.2:1411 (?). i also tryed without the port and also with my local ip.
user: ??? (i m the admin) so i put the name the windows asked me.
pass: i got no pass so i leave it blank?
domain: i put the computer name.
i also did the settings on the pc mentioned above and turned the firewall off.
any ideas???
port forwarding
User X said:
I require some assistance here. My PC connects to the Internet through a router (Siemens SE572) and I had to set up a static IP and now trying to configure the port forwarding feature on my router (UDP, 3389). I'm not sure I'm doing it correctly. Any ideas?
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you must have password, thats why u cannot conne`t
Android has an app named "ES File Explorer" that lets you connect to a Windows Homegroup shared folder, and upload or download files. You must have Wi-Fi in your home or office, so the Android can connect to the wireless network. The Android app connects to the shared folder. This process is useful if you lost your USB cable and cannot connect to the local desktop using a cable.
Step 1
Click the "Computer" icon in the Windows "Start" menu. Right-click the folder or drive you want to use to share files with the Android device. Click "Add a network location." A configuration window opens.
Step 2
Click "Next" in the opened window that displays the computer's IP location. Type a username and password for folder access and a name that displays in the list of networks on the Android. Click "Finish" to set up the sharing on Windows.
Step 3
Tap the "Settings" button on your Android device. Tap the "Wireless and Networks" option. Tap "Wi-Fi Settings" and select a Wi-Fi hotspot name to connect. If a password is required, type the password and click "Connect" to connect to the network.
Step 4
Tap the ES File Explorer icon on your Android's home screen. Tap the "LAN" tab to create a new connection. Tap "New" to open a configuration window. Tap "Scan" to automatically scan the list of open networks.
Step 5
Tap the network name you set up earlier on your Windows computer. Type the username and password to access the shared resource. The Android app returns to the main screen. Tap the "Local" tab to see a list of files on the Android.
Step 6
Tap a file you want to transfer. Choose an activity from the list. For instance, tap "Copy" to copy the file to your Windows computer.
Ya can even do this through File Explorer HD(which i use) and ASTRO File Explore.
Be careful when "moving" files with ES file explorer... I moved a nandroid backup, from internal to external with ES, and it deleted it instead... Other users have been having issues if you take a look at their support forum - but nothing's fixed yet.
I think it's only large files that it gets confused with.
I've had pretty good luck with it but have only done copies but not moves.
Sent from my Xoom using xda premium
Why is my entire C drive read/write from my android? Ive set all but one folder on the drive as 'not shared.' ....
Also, since while on the topic, does anyone know how to map the android phone in network map. Its not viewable anywhere on the pc as connected.
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Be careful when "moving" files with ES file explorer... I moved a nandroid backup, from internal to external with ES, and it deleted it instead... Other users have been having issues if you take a look at their support forum - but nothing's fixed yet.
I think it's only large files that it gets confused with.
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I've been unlucky too but learned that in android terminology.
MOVE = Cut + paste
COPY = copy + paste
Always copy when using android.
Awesome tip! I have been using ES File Explorer for some time now and never realized you could access network folders with it. Thanks! :good:
whats a tablet or phones username and password?
I have enough experience with esfile explorer to know how to add computers to the LAN section... so far its been pretty easy to user the computers username and password. In my case, all my computers have the same username and password. But when I try to add another tablet thats on the network (like my wifes) im able to put in the IP address, but I cant figure out what to put as the username and password. Does anyone know how to obtain a username and password from a tablet device to add to ES File Explorers LAN list? Even for a smart phone? And it wont take anonymous. But I know that we don't have usernames or password with out tablets and phones as far as I know, so im at a loss as to know where to start even looking.
You can install an app like Samba
Samba will let you share files on a network from any android device and gives you the option to add a username and password. There may be other better options out there but I've used this with decent success. It seems to have problems with large files sometimes but I'm not sure if that's an issue on the ESFile end or Samba end.
varxtis said:
I have enough experience with esfile explorer to know how to add computers to the LAN section... so far its been pretty easy to user the computers username and password. In my case, all my computers have the same username and password. But when I try to add another tablet thats on the network (like my wifes) im able to put in the IP address, but I cant figure out what to put as the username and password. Does anyone know how to obtain a username and password from a tablet device to add to ES File Explorers LAN list? Even for a smart phone? And it wont take anonymous. But I know that we don't have usernames or password with out tablets and phones as far as I know, so im at a loss as to know where to start even looking.
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What Exactly Does It Do???
Hey i've done it, used it... and it's great, It is like my android have 500GB of hard disk space when i'm home..
But questions are there... how does this connect to the pc, it's not a part of homegroup it does not show there, even if my libraries are not at sharing, i can still see them in android, in fact i see them no matter what.. I use my PC log in password and user name to connect this, NOT my homegroup password...
What exactly is this?? anyone who knows... plz explain
Edit: Also that i don't have to install any client on my PC, This is a true wireless connection... But i cannot track it from PC, i can copy anything from pc without my pc knowing it.. SCARY
(BTW i'm using windows 8.1 and Xperia P (LT22i, nypon) running 4.1.2 JB, stock.. phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked)
There are several great file managers that can access Samba shares. I use ES and FolderSync. But I would prefer to manage shares somehow centrally so that they can be used in any app on my android device. Does anybody know such a kind of app that creates system wide usable shares?
extractorx2 said:
Hey i've done it, used it... and it's great, It is like my android have 500GB of hard disk space when i'm home..
But questions are there... how does this connect to the pc, it's not a part of homegroup it does not show there, even if my libraries are not at sharing, i can still see them in android, in fact i see them no matter what.. I use my PC log in password and user name to connect this, NOT my homegroup password...
What exactly is this?? anyone who knows... plz explain
Edit: Also that i don't have to install any client on my PC, This is a true wireless connection... But i cannot track it from PC, i can copy anything from pc without my pc knowing it.. SCARY
(BTW i'm using windows 8.1 and Xperia P (LT22i, nypon) running 4.1.2 JB, stock.. phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked)
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I've noticed this using fx explorer too. I can log in to my home pc wirelessly using the same username and password and can see a C$ folder (which is my entire pc harddisk) and even though it's not shared at all or on any home group i can access it with my phone!!
Very worrying.
username and password
I cannot get pass the step to add an username and password. Is the password the one I obtained from my homegroup set up? Where do I obtain the username?