For questions specifically about issues with wireless network connectivity (via a wireless router) as opposed to questions related to cellular phone connection methods (3G, 4G, Edge, etc.).
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File sharing by Samba between Ubuntu & ZTE Blade [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
File Transfer on LAN using wifi
I'm asking this question again as it is a response to an answer on another question & I don't seem to be allowed to ask a question to ...
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ICS - no internet, but access to network drive possible
I've set up wifi on an ICS phone.
I can connect to a network drive in the system, so the connection seems to be OK. However when I try the browser I get the message 'problem loading page'.
I used ...
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File Transfer on LAN using wifi
User 'Logos' stated the following in another question's response:
If you just want to transfer files while on your LAN and you're using wifi, Samba Filesharing works super well. You can just ...
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Watch my local tv on my Android device
I have a somewhat fancy tv that supports an external wi-fi module. If you connect that to the tv, you'll be able to stream media from a pc or other compatible device. At which point I thought, is ...
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How do I connect to a wifi ap and 3g network simultaneously?
When I turn wifi on my 3g connection shuts down, which is fine in most cases however I need to connect to a LAN at work that is not connected to the internet and I'd prefer not to lose my data ...
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Browsing using VPN when connected over WiFi doesn't work
I've set up a VPN using pptpd on a Debian 6 server.
Windows machines (over WiFi) can connect to it and everything is fine.
I'm running Android 2.3.3 on a LG Optimus One and I've encountered two ...
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HTC Desire C Problems detecting Wifi after adding additional memory
Ever since I added more memory (SanDisk 16GB microSDHC memory card), my HTC Desire C doesn't appear to recognised saved Wifi connections anymore. Any ideas what the problem could be, e.g. related or ...
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SD Card as a Network drive in Wi-Fi Network?
Please help me to emulate my Phone's SD card as a network drive in my Wi-Fi network. I am able to mount it as a Media device which will only help us to play music with Windows Media Player. But I want ...
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How can I stream audio from my phone over wifi to a speaker or receiver?
I have a Galaxy Nexus and would like to be able to send music from it to speakers or a receiver.
Since I use a few different apps to listen to music (Spotify and Pandora mostly but sometimes also ...
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1answer
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Should I disable mobile data while I'm connected to WiFi?
If WiFi is activated, the phone expends energy trying to find WiFi connections, even if I'm not using the internet. Is the same true for mobile data? Does the phone expend any energy trying to keep a ...
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Is there a in-built setting to login to public hotspots?
I have a SIM-lock free Galaxy W with Android 2.3.6 on it.
The other day in the public library I found out that I was not able to login anyhow to the public Wi-Fi.
It shows that the DHCP gives the ...
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Wi-Fi connection dropping
Lately I've been having trouble keeping a connection to Wi-Fi, first at home and now at work. What happens is that after a while I'll notice that my phone is using 3G.
If I go into my Wi-Fi ...
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Manually starting wpa_supplicant
I can start wpa_supplicant just fine through adb shell. The firmware and stuff for my WiFi radio is all loaded before this.
However, I want to start it via execv() in a C program. When I execute ...
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How to make point to point VOIP call between two Android devices? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I make a point-to-point VoIP call over Wifi?
I am searching for a way to make a point to point VOIP call between two Android devices without having any ...
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2answers
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Limit YouTube to Wi-Fi only
My daughter loves to share videos on YouTube with her friends. As a result she's blown through her monthly 2GB data allotment on multiple occasions.
While I've educated her on the difference between ...
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Android tablet not connecting to Wi-Fi while previously did
I have three devices:
Tablet running Android 2.2; (WPAD)
Tablet running Android ICS; (Samsung Tab 2)
A laptop. (Dell Studio 1558)
Wirelss Router: WRT120N (Linksys)
Wireless Router access is ...
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Can't access tethered server from Android browser. (Time out or “URL blocked”)
Synopsis: Trying to access local web development server connected by WiFi to Android tether. Everything seems to be connected and operating correctly, but phone's web browser times out when accessing ...
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What is the fastest way to transfer huge files beween two android powered devices?
What is the fastest way to transfer huge files (e.g. 500MB) between two android powered devices? Bluetooth? WiFi direct? Beam? or maybe USB on-the-go?
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How to copy wireless networks list from one android device to another?
I got a very long list of free hotspots and friends/family networks on my phone.
Recently I bought a tablet and I'm trying to find a way to copy the wireless manager list to this new device. Any idea ...
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Wi-Fi and 3G connections auto enable after upgrade to ICS 4.0.3
Since I've upgraded to 4.0.3 my rooted Samsung Galaxy S2, Wi-Fi and/or 3G connections auto enable/disable.
I've found a similar question asked here: Wi-fi is auto-enabling
I'd be grateful if someone ...
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How to reset Wi-Fi settings?
Somehow Wi-Fi stopped connecting on my phone. It is not a hardware issue, as it does work when I perform a reset.
What files do I need to delete to get Wi-Fi back working? I don’t want to reset my ...
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University network crashes phone
At my college the Wi-Fi uses WPA2 Enterprise to secure the connection. I log in with a username and password. My phone (LG Optimus Elite, Android 2.3.7) successfully connects to the network, and I can ...
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Is Wi-Fi always favoured over other data connections?
I am at home and I would like to be sure that the data connection is always going through the Wi-Fi rather than the (expensive) data connection.
Is it enough to simply turn on Wi-Fi and connect to ...
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Free Wi-Fi network: how to autoaccept (robotic click) wifi policy web page? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I automatically log in to open WiFi that requires web login/password?
At a hospital, there is a no-password Wi-Fi network which is for guest and prior having ...
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2answers
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Shortcut to turn Wi-Fi on/off on Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
Since the sync utility I use to sync my Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Outlook only supports Wi-Fi instead of USB, I searched the AppStore for an application that adds a shortcut on the screen to make it ...
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No internet connection after sleep although Wi-Fi connected and working well, Android Samsung Galaxy S I9000
Problem: No internet connection after 1+ minutes of sleep. Wi-Fi is still connected, i have IP assigned through DHCP, i can browse shared folders on PC in network. It looks similar as if i didn't ...
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Trouble with Wi-Fi on GSM Galaxy Nexus running Jelly Bean
Am running 4.1.1 on a GSM Galaxy Nexus and continue to have very poor connectivity issues with Wi-Fi (everywhere, not just in my house). Other than having an unlocked bootloader and being rooted, the ...
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Certain Wi-Fi network not available on Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod
I have a Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod 7.2.0. Phone is working without any problems.
I was using this phone with my own Wi-Fi network. Something happened, and after that I'm not able to ...
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Use tablet as a Wi-Fi handsfree device?
My question is:
Is there any way to use Tablet as a hands free adapter by Wi-Fi?
With Access point created in the Tablet? "No internet" Device-To-Device lan connection.
For Example:
call ...
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Any way to boost Wi-Fi on Nexus 7?
My Nexus 7 seems to have poorer Wi-Fi reception than my iPad (1st generation). At home it is always able to reach the router, so not an issue. Occasionally when I am out the iPad will have reception ...
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Can i use the Hotspot feature with a USB network connection on my HTC One V? [closed]
I have a HTC One V which runs the default HTC supplied android 4.0, I have not rooted it (and I shouldn't need to for this.
I occasionally come across situations where I've got a dialup (or non GSM ...
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How can I automate the Hotspot login process? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I automatically log in to open WiFi that requires web login/password?
Scenario: I go into a coffeeshop, I fire up my droid, and it says it's on the webs. But as soon ...
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Is it possible for my mobile carrier to track my wifi usage and bill me accordingly?
I watch a lot of inspiration videos from TED (www.ted.com.au) on my new Galaxy S2 phone. However, I only do this when I am at home and can access my home wifi network.
My home wifi and the phone's 3G ...
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WEP broken on CyanogenMod?
Ok, so WEP is lame but I have a wi-fi webcam and it does not work with WPA or WPA2 so I'm kind of stuck there. I recently flashed my Nexus S 4g with CyanogenMod 7.1.1 and it seems like WEP support is ...
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Which consumes less battery: Wi-Fi or 2G data?
I just want to know what consumes less battery Wi-Fi or 2G Data.
My battery last long for 12- 16 hours only. I know there are lots of application which continually running and fetching data from ...
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SSH (and SFTP) server on Android discoverable through avahi/bonjour
I would like for my Android device (a Samsung Galaxy) to be discoverable through avahi/bonjour when it is connected to a WiFi network, and then to be able to access its filesystem via SSH (SFTP).
For ...
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Remember wifi password but never automatically connect
I have both my wifi password and my friend's saved. Since they live nearby sometimes it will automatically switch to theirs if the signal is stronger. I don't ordinarily want to use their connection ...
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Accessing Tor on Android device via a virtual wifi network
I've hosted a wifi network using a virtual router, with which the local area connection is sharing it's internet with. My Android device can connect to this wifi network and can access my laptop's ...
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Connecting an Android device to a Windows network
Is it possible to connect my Android phone to my Vista network?
I want to add files in a shared folder which I can access over a wifi network on my phone.
I tried to add my phone to the network ...
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Wi-Fi issues with HTC Desire S
I have an HTC Desire S, which I have had no issues with until now. It is now not recognising any Wi-Fi networks. When I switch on Wi-Fi it scans, then gives me a green tick telling me it has it but ...
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Disabling the “Wi-Fi networks available” on Samsung Galaxy S II (Sprint Epic Touch 4G) on ICS
If I'm away from my saved Wi-fi networks, and have the Wi-Fi radio on, I'm always getting a "Wi-Fi networks available" notification. I can dismiss the notification, but then it comes back within a few ...
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My Samsung Galaxy tab 2 (7.0) can't see 5ghz networks
My Samsung Galaxy tab 2 (7.0) can't see 5ghz networks.
Am I missing anything?
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Trigger WiFi hotspot based on known WiFi availability or location
I have a HTC One XL and a Nexus 7. They both know my home WiFi network and a few other networks, and my Nexus knows my HTC's WiFi hotspot as well. When I'm out and about I press my hotspot widget on ...
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How can I make my phone detect our ad hoc network? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Connect android phones through adhoc wifi network
Hi I am using my laptop as a wifi hot spot. I want to connect my Samsung Galaxy S plus to it. It uses Gingerbread. The ...
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Allow wifi weak signal connect
I have 2 ZTE Blades (with 512 Mb RAM) and CM7 2.3.7 (Kang) from BurgerZ ROM installed on them.
One of them - my girl's - can connect to home and other (public i.e. McDonalds) wifi AP's even if it's ...
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How to ensure that the data traffic is going over the VPN connection?
I have Motorola XT910 and I would like to install the Motorola AnyConnect by Cisco to use when out in public and using open WiFi. Once I do that how can I check if all the traffic that is coming from ...
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Android phone has Wi-Fi troubles after subnet change
I just moved our network access point to a different subnet (which has a different default gateway). After the change, all the laptop computers adjusted without much issue (some XP computers needed ...
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Samsung Galaxy Ace - Disconnects from some networks
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830L with Android 2.3.4, with factory ROM. It works pretty well with most WEP/WPA2 wifi hotspots. When I try to connect to an open one, no matter the signal ...
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How do I semi-automatically guess Wifi passwords?
In some travel destinations, free wireless APs with simple WEP or WPA PSK passwords are common place. Every hotel, cafe, and so on has one. However, language barriers can make it difficult to ...
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Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10 really incapable of connecting to ad hoc Wi-Fi? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does any version of Android support ad-hoc connections?
Why can't my device see an ad-hoc WiFi network?
I created an ad hoc Wi-Fi network on my Windows XP laptop but ...
