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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Tech Faded:
So, I am new to the ad hoc world but does this mean i could use the wifi from my computer which has an excellent external antenna as the access point for my prime which in theory should give my prime wifi a boost?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Not sure if you can use wifi on your laptop and also broadcast a ad hoc network via wifi???? Thinking the ad hoc connection may take over your wifi adapter, thus you'll be using wifi for ad hoc network and not a connection to your router... You can try though, and report back.

I would make sure to select this first though (assuming Windows 7):

Network & Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings -> Right Click on Wireless Network Connection, select Properties -> Sharing Tab -> Select "Allow network users to connect through this computer's internet connection"

I did this for my laptop when it's connected to a LAN line (except that I changed the above setting on the LAN connection, not wifi), then setup a ad hoc network via wifi on my laptop, connected my Prime to the network (suggest not using a password), and use my LAN internet connection through my laptop's wifi adapter via ad hoc. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
No, no boost...

What it means is you can use your non hotspot having, non custom hotspot ROM, but rooted mobile phone as a wifi hoptspot and tether your rooted ICS based tablet to it while out and about and get the internets. Beyond that, you can read the first few pages and see why this is an issue and why it had to be fixed and you can read elsewhere about "rooting".
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] georgiejr:
Hi,

Just got the update for the prime today and lost my tethering to my Atrix. Anybody have the same problem?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
1 other person said they had issues connecting to normal wifi after (see above), none I have read actually lost tether with today's OTA, most said they have not and some reported the wpa_supplicant2 file is not even touched in this OTA. So, not sure why/how you lost tether.

I have not yet updated and am in no hurry. When I do, I will report back.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I checked. As far as I know I still have the tether capability. Prime seeing the tether and doesn't have ad hoc next to it anymore like before update. This update did change the wifi firmware though. I used root explorer to check the files we changed and everything is still there untouched, it seems. We need someone who didn't use this method to enable tethering to check those files after update. Check out the properties on each one of the wifi supplicant files and see if there's a new date on them. I would think a new wifi firmware update would've updated or changed those files also. Must've changed something else. My wifi does "seem" to get a stronger signal now and fluctuates alot less now. Confirmed through wifi analyzer.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
I did NOT loose tether.

But I did notice the first time I pressed my ad hoc network to connect said "failed" and second press presto... I'm writing this now tethered to my Droid :-)

Wpa_supplicant2 was not changed
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ready2Mosh:
Could someone please explain line 7 to me, I don't understand that part.

EDIT: got it, but I have an issue. I followed the instructions to a T, it didn't change my ability to tether to my phone, so I tried going back to the original file and now it won't connect to my work wifi when it did no problem before, any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Try a restart... make sure your swapping wpa2 and not wpa.

Sent from my CM7 Atrix 4G
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
My post #1 has been updated with more in depth directions for #7 permissions settings for people that don't understand that step.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ready2Mosh:
I tried that and it just sits there at obtaining ip address. Can someone send me their origina wpa2 file? Is there a way to clear the wifi settings, not just forget network, but wipe them?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Your being rather confusing on this. Did you make a backup of your wpa_suppliant2 file like you were directed to do? If so, why do you need another? You said you followed directions to a T, so there should be no issues on what you touched and thus, what to undo. All you should have to do is turn off wifi, delete the wpa_supplicant2 you put into place, rename wpa_suppliant2.bak to wpa_suppliant2, review permissions, and presto.. instant return to where you were with no residual effects.

Also, did you in fact mess with wpa_supplicant and not wpa_suppliant2 file like you were directed not to do? I am starting to think that is what you did as I have read of no one but you with this issue. That is why I am thinking there is more to this story and more to what you touched.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ready2Mosh:
I can connect to all other networks except for my work network which worked fine until I changed that file, now it just sits at obtaining ip address. I did do what I was instructed to do, I just want to make sure.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
ahh.. that to me indicates an issue on your networks end, not on your tablets end if you can connect to everything BUT 1 network. Did you delete that work network and try to add it again?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ready2Mosh:
Yes, I have tried almost all combonations, forget network, turn wifi off, reboot, enter password. forget network leave wifi on reboot, turn wifi off, reboot. It does the same thing no matter what, just sits there trying to get ip address. Thats why I would like the original file from someone else to see if something got whacky even though I didn't touch it except to add .bak and remove .bak.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] suroboyo:
No password test

Have you tried using it without password? The issue happened to me after those steps Lock-N-Load suggested. But then, I found out that the problem could be solved by simply setting a proper password. In my case, I use WEP with 5-char password and that works fine.

ASUS TF-201 32Gb
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] John Kotches:
I had issues with the connection constantly dropping on WiFi tether 3.1 beta 11. I downgraded to 3.1 beta 7 and am getting much better performance from the tether with no drops yet...

Regards,
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Just FYI.. I dropped all of those Beta's I tried and went back to good old 2.0.7 and it works perfect.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
I sent you the file as per our PM's.. what happened?

Come on dude.. you sent several pms & posted up here about your issue - I sent you the wpa2 early afternoon ... what happened?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] John Kotches:
there's still some phone specific going on... the only version that works cleanly for me is 3.1 Beta 7.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Cool as long as it works that's all that matters. Ad hoc was the bottle neck & now that that is dealt with people should try & use and wireless tether app they choose.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] s.kwan:
Hi,

I'm trying to get my Prime to detect my wireless thats running on my tablet.

I believe that this is the correct thread as I could not find any other ones.

I've updated my Honeycomb to Ice-Cream and it seems like it won't detect my wireless that I've set up as a Ad-hoc network on this Windows XP machine.

I've followed the instructions on this thread and it seems like it won't give me permission to paste the file I downloaded. When I long press, the only option given to me is COPY or MOVE.

What am I doing wrong here. Your help is appreciated.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -lukin-:
When I tried to change supplicant file name it says permission denied because ut's read only. What's up with that?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ryco26:
You need to use a file browser app that can mount read / write on the system level. A app such as Root Explorer. If you already are, great. Then you need to click the button that says r/w. Afterwards you should be able to rename the file and then mount r/o again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -lukin-:
Doh. I had root explorer, but didn't know about the r/w button. Thanks, it worked.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Because some of the lesser versed root users are asking over and over about the permissions errors they get, I updated post #1 and added a note about having your file app set to perform R/W abilities (like Root Explorer) so you can edit/rename/set permissions.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -lukin-:
Thanks for that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] spyjamesbond0072003:
It's work like a charm, thank you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 34Ford:
So does this possibly mean that when our Tf101's get the ics we will loose tethering unless we root?

Currently tethered to a Droid X.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
I cannot say 100% for sure, but I would count on it. I know the TF101 lost it and then the dev communiy solved it and then Asus solved it so maybe the fixed is baked in and will persist for the TF101. Unsure. But since ICS is way different than HC, I would expect a similar issue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ruprect:
congrats Lock n Load,

you persevered & succeeded

Hats off to you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aquemeni:
Thanks!!

Good job Lock-N-Load, I just found your thread and your method works flawlessly. I have been ticked off about the loss of ad hoc for weeks since i upgraded my prime to ICS. You are the MAN!:)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Everyone is more than welcome & glad it works & hopes everyone benefits from it who needs & wants it. I did not make the file I just took the risk and spent the time to run the tests & trails and errors over and over on all the modded wpa files I could find and we finally got a hit on one that works that was also ICS specific. We all prophet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cesillya:
Question - I followed the instructions to a T, and I'm not sure where my problem is stemming from.

I created a hotspot with my GN, and it usually shows up as active (as in ready to connect) on my Prime. However, sometimes when I click on the hotspot created by my GN and click connect, nothing happens. Also, sometimes the Prime will randomly disconnect, or say that my GN's hotspot is not in range. HOWEVER, I have never lost wifi connection with a router, and the issue of not connecting when I click connect has never happened either [with a router].

Thoughts? Is this normal behavior?

PS: Rooted GN and rooted Prime. Also, apologies if this is in the wrong thread.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hogwilson:
Thanks Lock n Load, glad your out there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] emakelky:
Thanks

lock-n-load you are the man, despite my noob ass not being able to follow directions. I gave the new file all permission, then my root browser went nuts. Finally figured it out:cool:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jester2473:
fear i made a fatal error here. any advice would be appreciated. in an attempt to paste the wpa supplicant file i managed to rename my system/bin file and now the tablet will not reboot. it gets stuck on the eee pad boot screen and freezes. i tryed to hard restart and start in recovery. no luck, just refreezes on same screen or shows me a dead android guy. seems others have done this but yet to find a solution. any ideas?

thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Best to take this to one of the other threads on this type of topic to get quicker on track advice. Sorry no help possible from me but I want to keep this thread on focus also.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] piokon:
Did anybody experience any troubles after the last OTA update? The solution outlined here worked fine for me till few days ago. Now the tablet is continuously attempting to connect to my adhoc, and disconnects after 20-30 seconds of trying to obtain a connection. (It still works fine with non-ad hock).

I don't think that wpa2 was simply restored to the old version, as the tablet sees the adhocs and attempts to connect to them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chojr:
Worked awesomely! Keep up the good work!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
OTA did not change the wpa file.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Quick bump to advise this was moved out if Q&A and into General by the mods. Maybe more eyes will see it here.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Although you have seemed to be acting a little funny lately, lol, this is a great thread. It gets my vote to be a sticky. This thread solves a solution to a feature very important to most prime users. Keep up the great work buddy, this is a very big deal and now we have ad hoc tethering back. I still see new people or people in general asking developers n such if ad hoc is included in their roms. I tell them you late, and point them towards this thread. We've been running ad hoc tethering for a good while now because of your testing and findings. Instructions are straight forward and just simply works. Even thru several updates.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NastroGlide:
Did it and didn't brick my tab this time! I was extra careful. Finally can start using it at work now. Thanks guys.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Hrmmmm.

*Runs to test USB tethering*

*EDIT:

Yup, shoulda known not to be retarded :D guess I'll have to try compiling kernel modules for my phone? Hrmmm, if I could make this work I'd be all set for any kind of connection from my phone.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TechAnimal:
Just tried this on my rooted prime running the latest OTA and the wifi refused to turn on even after rebooting. Changed the file back to original and all is normal. What gives?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xerootg:
Id like to know too. I did this mod on my prime NP, and when I went to do this mod on my buddies prime, WIFI wouldn't turn back on. restored the .old and everything worked again. I would've troubleshot more, but we were at a restaurant and we both needed to head back to work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nunoloule:
If I do this, will my Prime be able to receive the oficial updates from ASUS ?

It will affect de factory warranty?

Your solution seems so simple that I am tented to aplied this evening.

I bought de Asus Prime because the possibility of using the internet contract of my Nokia E63 phone with Joiku.

I am very disapointed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Strange, my WiFi continues to work just fine after doing this on .15.

Heck, I even accidentally over-wrote then deleted wpa_supplicant and only have wpa_supplicant2 in the /system/bin now!

@nunoloule:

No, this won't make your warranty invalid or anything. Technically rooting does, but we can unroot so that's not an issue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CuedUp:
So happy...oh so happy.

This method works for me! Thanks for an awesome fix!

Phone: Droid X

ROM: Vortex RC1

App: Barnacle Wifi Tether

Tablet version: 9.2.4.14

I ran three Speedtest.net benchmarks, and averaged 1094kbps down/931kbps up. Not bad for Verizon 3G.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buster6070:
Awesome fix, worked perfect. Some apps don't see the connection, but better than nothing. Thanks for the fix.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Are you 2 sure you didn't wrongly mess with wpa_supplicant and not wpa_supplicant2 like you were suppose to? This should, for sure, work.

OR... are you sure you set permissions and set them on the right file?

In virtually every occurrence I have read, in the end, it turns out to be user error or 1 small step they missed - like permissions or messing with the wrong wpa file or deleting a wpa file. I have helped many of these folks via PM, and 99% of the time, user error I have seen. Something they missed,
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Yes, you wil get OTA updates just fine and no, no effect on warranty for this alone per se. but you rooting might :)

the solution and the steps to get there were not that simple really, lots of trial and error but it works and it seems the only time I have read of errors came from a user error I later find out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Thanks for the file!

I actually still haven't put it back, so I've been operating for at least 24 hours, with manual reboots, and still have functioning WiFi with no wpa_supplicant lol

Just so you know it doesn't necessarily cause issues, in some circumstances I guess.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Not surprised as part of the whole thing here was stumbling across the fact it is the wpa2 file that runs the show and not wpa. Under ICS only did we get 2 wpa files - at least on the Prime - so it was a lot of trial and error to determine wpa2 was the key as all other web discussions and posts on this topic I found and tried all referred to wpa, just 1 wpa file. That was part of the revelation when I finally started testing wpa2 and found IT was the key and not wpa. So, not shocked at all it runs and works without wpa but I think it best and smart to run it with wpa in place just as the system had it incase there is some other unknown to show itself yet dependancy.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vlatinlove:
I dont know if this has been mentioned but I was having trouble getting my girlfriend'S "HTC G2" to work with the tablet after adding the wpa file. With multiple tethering apps and the built in ROM tethering, the I got it to work with "WIFI Tether" under menu hit settings and on the second option (Change Setup-Method) Make sure "WEXT (ad-hoc)" is selected. Go down to to "LAN" section and make sure "MSS clamping" is checked.

I got tethering to work on the EVO 3D by actually changing the first option (Change Device-Profile) to the "Evo 3D" and under "LAN" make sure both "MSS clamping and Routing fix" are checked. I did not have to change the (Change Setup-Method). I did not have to change anything in the system/bin folder for this phone.

Hope this helps someone and again sorry if this has been mentioned before, and thanks Lock-N-Load for this really helped alot.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] n-abler:
In a thread titled "Tether for unrooted phones" a user named ilostmypistons has found an app called Foxfi that allows tether with ICS with the benefit obviously being as stated no need to root your phone!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vdelab:
Hi all,

I have performed the changes listed in post #1 on my prime, and I am now trying to use it based on the HTC HD2, using WM6.5.5 and XDA-wifi-sharing application (WEP key, and channel one).

The prime sees the XDA wifi ( writing (*)XDA-Wifi-Sharing )

but then, it just stick to "[WEP] - Getting IP address...)

and it is indeed not connected....

What have I set wrong?

Notice that my phone being a WM6.5 phone, I can not use the android tether application... But i expected the issue to be solved from the prime side...

Thanks for the help.... If necessary, I can contionue by PM not to overload this thread.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rose4uKY:
I have an EVO 3D do you need to be rooted for it to work?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robertg9:
My phone is also a WM6.5 on Verizon and I use WMWiFiRouter to tether to the prime (IPad/laptop). It's not free, but it works great for me.

Bob
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vdelab:
Hello,

yes, I just tried it and it works... It is weird because it is ad-hoc as well, like the HTC -XDA wifi sharing and I don't see why the latter don't work.

Did you also do the change of post#1 ?

If the XDA-wifi-sharig works, i'd rather use it as WMwifi is not free. I just have the trial...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robertg9:
Yes, it wouldn't work without the Post 1 change.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vlatinlove:
Yes for wifi tether the 3D needs to be rooted but not the tablet, as long as you check off the options i mentioned.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] georgiejr:
I have installed Foxfi on the galaxy note and able to tether my prime with no root on phone.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hizd:
Thank you!!! I can finally tether with my 4G..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vlatinlove:
No prob glad I could help out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
As you might've noticed already, Gary updated his thread and said .19 update coming and its a major one. this update, according to a features list someone posted, will add back ad hoc tethering in ICS. should we not worry and just update? meaning this update will automatically replace the new file we inserted and old file. or would it be best to revert back, by deleting new file completely and editing/deleting the .bak on the old so it can be enabled again? permissions shouldn't need to be set for old file since all we did was add .bak to end of file name.

new update will be here anyday and just want to make sure it won't mess up anything. no need for the hacked/inserted file if new update will add ad-hoc support again anyways.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] icoolfla:
Im getting the same. Renamed wpa_supliment2 ...added .bak, and left it in system bin. Then i renamed the file you provided to wpa_supliment2, and copied it to system bin. Then i changed the permission to.......well...lets put it this way...i had to remove one x. From the center of the second row to match the details given by lock n load. What am i doing wrong. I have a rooted moto photon sprint, and rooted prime with update . Photon works with any pc i try so i know the phone is good, but the prime doesn't even see the network and when i apply the fix given, the wifi wont even turn on. However....if i put the original file back the way it was, all is good....im new to this but have been lurking around here for the last 3 years......i must say.......you guys are the greatest ...thanks for all the help you never knew you were giving me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
I always keep a copy of the original file & the modified file. So when the .19 comes I will let it do its thing & see if (1) it changes our wpa files and (2) if ad hoc works native then. If it does work yippee and then everyone profits. If not I will push back my file - the one posted here - and get ad hoc back.

So I would not worry & just update and IF needed do my process again... IF needed. If not needed our hacked file will get killed off & then you could kill off the .bak file to keep the directory clean.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sYnOnYx:
Works for me!

Can't thank you enough.

I'm shocked google took away ad-hoc. WTF were they thinking.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] icoolfla:
Okay I got mine to work. What I was doing wrong was renaming the folder wpa_supliment and copy pasting it into system/bin. This is incorrect, inside that "FOLDER" you will find a "FILE" named wpa_supliment. In root explore, it should have a small shield next to it. Rename this file wpa_ supliment2 and copy paste to system/bin. Of course don't forget to set permissions. When I was copy pasting the "FOLDER" It would render my wifi useless. I couldn't even turn it back on. So try again, In root explorer, Goto sd card, Then speed software, Then extracted, And then click on the wpa_supliment folder. Inside the folder you will find the file you need with the shield next to it. It will have the same name as the folder. I guess I was just jumping the gun. No pun intended. Thanks 1,000,000 lock n load. I hope this helps the other 2 guys.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
No problem glad you figured it out. 99 percent of the time I see the issues are generally some minor user error.

Anyway if the rumors are true the coming .19 update will fix this natively for all Prime users.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] icoolfla:
Until then........your the man. It was a stupid mistake.....i hope i helped........but thanks to you......we can have it " NOW"......ROCK ON