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[Networking] DotN:
Okay, I can get the connection to read "connected" via the Wireless Lan Manager and I can get an IP address - which is totally different to all the other PC's that use my wifi connection - they're all 192.168.1.x whereas this is very different? - the address that I get isn't even the same as the IP Address of my router - I have a static IP address so I know this isn't changing???

Also, when I view the network card page I see the following:

Configure Wireless Networks

Add New...

3Com Available

I can click on this and view the settings for it or I can hold-click and get the option of connecting. If I do this, it just says "connecting"; it never actually says "connected"?

Anyone know where I can get a walkthrough for this?

Cheers

Wayne
[Networking] MacPad:
3 Com Routers

Hi, DotN

I put a 3Com router in my local pub.

I have no problem connecting to it and solving the usual pub talk problems with it.

If you are getting a connection but your IP address starts with 169.254 then I would say you have a WEP problem. The software only appears to check for incorrectly formatted WEP keys, so either turn it off or make sure you enter the correct key. When selecting connect to a router the message sticks on connecting, come out of the screen and go back in after about 30 secs. Check you ip address. I have had some issues with GRPS trying to connect, but they seem to go away after a couple of hides.

I have to say that I am not over the moon with my XDA2i, but the wifi part has worked pretty well for me.

Laters

Paddy
[Networking] DotN:
Re: 3 Com Routers

Hi Paddy

Thanks for the info. You're bang on with the IP Address!...169.254.x.x

So what encryption can I use?

I've deffinately got the correct password but it's obviously not working :(

Cheers

Wayne
[Networking] DotN:
Hi again

Okay, I've just checked the encryption and I'm using WPA-PSK authentication with TKIP encryption.

Is this what you had?

Cheers

Wayne
[Networking] MacPad:
3 Com Routers

Are you using a password or 13 Hex pairs, I use the pairs. Try either turning wep of completely or entering 26 1s. Remove your setting for your ap in Configure Wireless Networks screen then reconnect.

Let me know what happens

Paddy
[Networking] DotN:
Re: 3 Com Routers

Okay, I've basically removed all security from my wifi setup. I live in the middle of nowhere so it's not a problem - although once I get the wifi working I'll try and get the security going again.

I still can't get a connection :(

...stop the press! :)

Okay, I had a thought...maybe I can't connect because of the speed?

the router is a 11g but supports 11b (which is what the QTek 2020i/XDA IIuses) - sure enough, I had the 11g only option selected - DOH!

removed that and I've managed to connect without security.

I assume this was my problem all along...will now stick the security back on and try again :)

Thanks again Paddy

Cheers

Wayne
[Networking] DotN:
Update: I've now managed to get the wifi working with WPA-SPK authentication using TKIP encryption :)

all along it was simply a case of me having the speed on the router set above what the PDA was capable of! I'd set this ages ago when I first setup my wlan and had forgotten about it cause everything I use is 11g :(

Cheers again

Wayne
[Networking] DotN:
Doh!...nope, not working again...back to the 169.254.x.x problem.

It's obviously to do with the encryption this time. I'll try some other variations - at least I know that it can work :roll:

Cheers

Wayne
[Networking] MacPad:
Ouch......

No hard feeling, glad you found the problem

Paddy
[Networking] fox 2:
bump!

pretty much same prob!

i can get an ip, have to check what it is, it tells me its connected on the scanning network page but on the other bit it tells me its available or connecting but never connects!

i've turned wep off and still no joy!

its really starting to drive me mad!

please please someone help
[Networking] DotN:
Take a read back through the last lot of posts between myself and MacPad - I think you'll find the answer there.

For me, I had to totally disable my security and everything else - I could then connect. Once I'd done that, I managed to use WEP with a 26 digit key - start by using something like "0" 26 times...make sure u count as u type them zero's in though as if u get it wrong it won't work!

apart from that, not sure what to say. If you're getting the 164.x.x.x ip address though then as MacPad said, it's to do with the security.

I would mention that the XDAIIi/Qtek 2020ii use 11mbps wifi (b) and not 54mbps (g) so make sure u've got ya router configured to allow both types of connection...this eventually turned out to be my main problem - doh!

Cheers

Wayne
[Networking] fox 2:
ok now im home ive re-read and done the things mentioned. with a completely unsecure connection i can get a connecation, but the moment i use any kind of encryption (im using wep 64bit, but tried 128bit as well) no matter what key i use i get a split second of connection then its gone!

firewall is not on either.

any ideas??

thank for the suggestions guys im finally progressing
[Networking] DotN:
I'm using a 128bit WEP encryption key.

U have to use the hex key...not WPA based WEP :?

I'll have to double check the settings on my phone...but to be honest, I was lost until MacPad got involved so I'd read his posts as that's all I did - honest! :)

Cheers

Wayne
[Networking] fox 2:
yeah been using the hex key, but its just odd that i get about 0.5 sec connection then its gone! if i leave it off im get a great connection. living in a big city, i dont really want to leave encrption off
[Networking] DotN:
I think the answer is in your post! :)

If it works without encryption but not with - there's a problem with your encryption settings mate.

Sorry to be so "general" about it but without knowing/seeing your exact setup it's difficult to help.

Try this:

PDA > Wireless Mgr > Enable Wi-Fi (icon to green)

From the bottom of the wifi mgr screen, select the right icon (cards?) - should take u to the settings screen. Is ur network displayed?...if not add new

U need to ensure that in the network adapters page for ur connection u have "The Internet" selected then click on "tiacxwin Compatible Wireless Ethernet" - make sure u've got some hardcoded ip address. I use:

IP 192.168.0.2

Subnet: 255.255.255.0

gateway: 192.168.0.1 - (this is my router)

Name Servers tab:

DNS: 192.168.0.1 (again, the router)

WINS: 192.168.0.1 (again the router)

Sorry...can't write more as need to get ready to go out...late already!!!! :(

Cheers

Wayne
[Networking] arieltools:
WIFI connection problems

Hey! Hi have the same problems, I wonder if anyone where more lucky than me founding any solution.. :cry: :?
[Networking] flexus:
Nearly there!

Hi

I've got the same problems.

DotN's hardcoded IP address etc has got me nearly there, but not quite.

In Start, Settings, Connections, WLAN everything looks good, Connected to network, SSID and IP address all OK. In Internet Explorer the connection icon shows Wi-Fi with a a strong signal. But still no web pages.

I'm using WEP with a shared key. If I disable this it works fine but this is not an acceptable solution. On my PC I can see the XDA's MAC address in the list of connected devices, so I know it's connected AGHHH!!!...

Stop the press.. I've just reinput the WEP key for the zillionth time and it's working. I know I had it right the first time (5 hours ago!) because I intentionally input a wrong character to see what happens and you do get a warning message).

Maybe the XDA has a built in function wereby you have to prove to it that you are dedicated by spending at least 5 hours trying to get it to work, or maybe there is some strange VooDoo that cures your problems when you start to post here. Whichever it is it worked for me! :D

Good luck & persevere, it doesn't make sense, just keep doing what you know should work and eventually it will!
[Networking] Andrew-77:
Did you get anywhere with this? I've got an almost identical problem.

My Xda2i can see my router and picks up the IP address (fixed) in the WLAN manager screen (it doesn't display the SSID, signal strength or channel). It says that it is connecting, but nothing happens. When I tap the WLAN signal icon in the top bar it says Wifi connected, but if I try to open a web page, the GPRS connection takes over.

I've tried this with and without WEP, shared key, open sytem, everything I can think of but without any result. I'm considering just returning my device and giving up.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Networking] Sam_:
Just a thought, but i had a similar situation for a little while when i first set up using 128 bit encryption.

When the XDA asks for the key, it leaves the settings set to 'open authentification', when most routers using encryption are using 'shared'

Then it looks like it is connecting (icon flashing and twiddling on teh top bar)

but only stays on for a few seconds, before going back to a blank arial icon.

I could have cried when i discovered this exremely annoyingly simple thing. I had tweaked every setting i could find, to no avail.

Im sure its been tried already, but as it wasn't mentioned, thought id drop it in the mixing pot.
[Networking] Sam_:
Oh, another thing that sprung to mind, when you get the question ''does this connect you to Work or The Internet', always choose 'the internet'

To change the wep settings from open key to shared key, go start - settings - connection - network cards, tap the wireless entry in teh list, and change the setting on the network key tab.
[Networking] enzoweb:
WiFi security and the XDA IIi

I've managed to connect to the net using my XDA and a Linksys WRT54g router over wireless, but to do so I had to turn all the router security off (WEP, SSID broadcast, MAC filtering). This allowed the XDA to find the network and connect. I then put all the security back on, and it was still OK.

However, when I came home from work the next day and tried to connect, because the XDA couldn't find the SSID (cos I'm not broadcasting it), it couldn't connect. So I had to go through all the hassle of turning off all the security on the router, connecting the XDA and turning the security on again. Needless to say this will get slightly annoying if I have to do this everytime I want to connect with my XDA.

Any solutions?
[Networking] fox 2:
i'll give the open/shared thing a go later!

i have my connection now but its got no security apart from my firewall and mac address filtering so would like to get WEP back on!

will let u know how it goes
[Networking] Andrew-77:
As somebody else has experienced, even though my home network doesn't work yet, I have managed to get a connection at work (security disabled) which shows the SSID, signal strength etc. The bloody thing still won't connect to the internet though, every time I try to open a web page, I get the 'page cannot be found' message.

Why is it doing this? I'm completely at a loss now!
[Networking] fox 2:
does your work place have a firewall in place? mac address filtering? or other security features? most offices will, so it could be that?? you need to try it on a completely naked connection! that was how i first got mine working
[Networking] Andrew-77:
It may have MAC filtering in place but according to WiFiFoFum the WEP is disabled. Whether or not I can connect to the web at work isn't that important; it's just frustrating that it connects fairly readily to some random WAP in work, and will even display the signal strength, but I've never managed to get that far at home where I supposedly have full control over all of the elements involved. I've tried it with and without WEP and it just hangs and hangs. Even more confusing is that the connectivity box often tells a different story to the WLAN manager.

I'm just venting my frustration on here! I'll have to try again at home I suppose. It's a pain though as I have to lug my pc downstairs; I can't fool about with the security setting wirelessly.
[Networking] arieltools:
No vodoo for me yet :(

This are the steps on my PDA2k and what it does:

1- turn on WI-FI

2- searching network

3- Nothing.

4- I went to tools/netwok cards

5- hold my home network's name

6- Connect

7- it says connecting

8- Wait 15 min... 20 min....

9- Nothing

Grrr

Later I've done all the fuss of deleting the association with the AP, entering the details by hand, etc

NO AVAIL

mmm, I remember I've bought this machine ALSO for its WIFI....

(help) :(
[Networking] Andrew-77:
partial success! finally connected (no security). will read back through past posts and sort WEP out...
[Networking] fox 2:
guys trust me like andrew just found, all the answers are in the past posts!

i thought they wern't but looked back through and they are.

just strip your connection to no security what so ever, that means no encryption, no filtering and no firewall.

then try to connect

i also got a conn in wireless lan but hangs on connecting in the connections box! this is because it can't find an ip. check the ip its obtaining, if it starts 169.254 then like it has been said before, it's a problem with WEP. you should be looking for an ip that fits in with your other devices something like 192.168.1.?

just make sure all security is off, it will work trust me! once u have a connection add your security a step at a time.

ive still got a problem putting WEP back on :(
[Networking] arieltools:
success. sort of...

Well, just to let you know I have a vodoo thing undergoing here..

Today I've tried my daily connect test with no so much hope, and, as expected, nothing happens... (the "Connecting" forever..).

So I go use my brain and remembered why it just started not working...

Bluetooth network was the answer!

I went and deleted the Bluetooth profile I had under "Network Management" on "Connections" and turn the WIFI on again and voila! now is working..

I'll try it today on my work where I have another WIFI lan.

The two lans (home and work) are WPA TKIP

Hope this helps..
[Networking] Andrew-77:
Yeah, if I put WEP back on, I get the 169.254 problem. I'm sure I'll get around it but it's a pretty poor show that we all have to jump through so many hoops just to use Wi-Fi. I'm going to point this out to O2; it must have cost them sales in the past and they may decide to provide some literature to cover it in future....
[Networking] Andrew-77:
Finally got it sorted! Would you believe I started having trouble connecting without WEP?

I'm just going to leave it as it is I think!
[Networking] AndrewUndershaft:
I just got my connection problems fixed - HOT TIP - after you have made encryption etc changes turn wlan off then on again using the wireless manager, it won't start using the new settings otherwise (even if seems to).
[Networking] doggybag:
I have been the proud owner of an i-mate PDA2K (running WM5) for the last 2 weeks but I am getting ready to play frisbee with it shortly.

I have a WLAN running in the house from an SMC 11mbps wireless router (802.11b) that works perfectly with my portable computer

The PDA can see the wireless, it tells me that I am connected but when I bring up the browser it tells me that the page is unavailable.

I have spent two weeks changing every possible setting for "work" and "my ISP" all without luck.

If I leave it in the cradle, it works fine, take it out and it refuses to play ball.

I am going spare ... I have searched forum and after forum for an answer but so far no luck ...can anybody please give me a push in the right direction before I really do just see if the imate can fly ?

ciao

db
[Networking] SubZero5:
i have to tell you that if the IP starts with 169.254 then it means it did not pick up an IP for a reason which is (if DHCP is working properly with other machines of yours) encryption problem.

If the SSID is received, the encreyption scheme goes on. Try it with Open authentication and Disabled encryption. It must work. If it doesn't, fiddle around with your router.

I have succeeded with WPA-PSK and WEP kind of setup with short keys only. try 13 byte strings instead of 26 :)

I have read that it does not work with: 11g only setups, high encryptions, long keys etc.
[Networking] doggybag:
hello SubZero5 ... thanks for your quick reply

It can see the wireless router no problem (gives me the correct IP and not the 169.254.x. x. problem)

I have taken the WEP off and still nothing doing

ciao

db

EDIT

I can ping whilst on and off the cradle all the machines on my LAN so it is connecting but no browsing
[Networking] fox 2:
sounds more like a firewall problem!
[Networking] Diggia:
Hi !

Same problem for me.

I can connect with my router (Netgear) with 128 bit WEP password rarely.

To connect my 2020i with my router, I often must remove the settings and disable wifi. After, I enable again the WiFi and so it ask me if I want to connect to my router. I read "connect" and I see the signal strenght line.

Now if i use PocketIE and try to open a web page I get the message "page cannot be found "; with NetFront I get this message:"DNS no server is specified..."

I don't know why i read "connect" but if I try to surf the web i get these errors...too strange for me ! :shock:

I have tried also without WEP key and with others routers of my friends, but usually I get connect (I read connect and see the signal line) but no way to surf the web. :cry:

This summer in Malaysia I was able to connect my 2020i in all the pubs or cafè that offered WiFi connection, without any problems.
[Networking] SubZero5:
try again with 64 bit WEP
[Networking] Diggia:
Thanks SubZero5 for your reply.

But I also have problems with my friends routers without WEP key.... :(
[Networking] doggybag:
we are now into the second month and still I cannot browse using this PDA

I can ping the router, I can ping the other machines on the LAN, I can ping the PDA from the other machines, I can ping the PDA by name and not just ip address BUT I still cannot browse.

I have taken off the encryption WEP, I have switched off the firewall, I have lit candles, bowed down the the west, east and even south, I have lit prayer papers, flown prayer kites and even sacrificed to some of the most unsavoury network gods on the planet BUT I am nowhere nearer to using this very expensive telephone and awful camera with a sliding wobbly keyboard.

I am now the laughing stock of the bar that I use in the evenings as all have been following my battle with this gadget over the weeks

Somebody, anybody please please give a guy a helping hand

ciao

db

P.S pretty please with pink bows and lovely bouncy bunny rabbits
[Networking] MacPad:
Just out of interest try typing in an ip number instead, say www.google.com is currently http://66.102.9.147 If this works then you have a DNS problem......
[Networking] doggybag:
thanks MacPad, no nothing doing - not working

ciao

db
[Networking] rob_76:
Thanks everyone - I read the post and now I'm working. If it helps here's what I did.

I have a Linksys WAG54G router at home and have been successfully running 3 computers from it (two wirelessly)

I was getting the SSID picked up by my XDA IIi but an unrecognisable ip address - which from this thread I realised was an indication that there was something wrong in the security.

Took all security off the router (WEP 128) and restarted it. Took all network keys off the XDA and soft reset - connection! IE, Skype, MSN Messenger all working....

I reintroduced the WEP 128, set the key index to match the setting on my router and set the authentication to shared - was open originally.

Restart everything and I had a working, secure connection - fingers crossed for tomorrow!
[Networking] Col_UK:
I've got a WAG54g as well

setup my WiFi, and connected str8 out of the box

that includes SSID enabled, mac filtering allowing slected mac addresses and the lower WPA encrytpion

worked fine, no probs at all, even with the numerous crashes I've had it's always worked

in fact bar once when it wouldn't connect (soft reset later) it did

only reliable thing on my fone lol

I did change something in the setting for the connection but as it's off being repaired (dropped signal when recevieing texts, or just dropping whenever) I can't check, but I'm sure it was making sure "network key is provided" isnt selected and shared encrpytion is selected. I'll check when I get it back ppl
[Networking] Seahorse:
With no security setup on my router - Belkin Pre-N MIMO - it works just fine. As a neighbour is leeching (innocently) I tried to lock the system down with WPA or WEP, but then my XDA IIi can't connect. I blocked the neighbour using MAC authentication!

Seeing the amount of trouble it causes you lot, it might be an easier option...
[Networking] smcaul:
I have a laptop and 2 xda 2i's using a WAG54G, I have them MAC filtered so nothing else can use it and it works fine, far better then messing about with encryption I find.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] ultimize:
Can I upgrade my Dopod 818 from CHS rom to WWE rom ? How ?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] siup1:
I have exactly the same question! Any help would be greatly appreciated =)

I've done some searching and some people have said that it's OK, but i can't find where i can get the ROMs from the imate site.. the ftp site also has kinda confusing names for the files so i don't know which one can be used.

Thanks in advance =)

Regards,

Peter
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] siup1:
OK, i just found this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=17460

but there is a lot of details that i don't fully understand... is there an FAQ or tutoiral where i can learn the basics? Thanks =)

Regards,

Peter
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] jackleung:
http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=18550&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=maupgrade&start=25

Look for ID64's message.

1. Basically, just extract the rom file in a folder.

U will see 3 nbf files w/ other files.

1. nk.nbf <= the OS rom

2. ms_.nbf <= extended rom software rom

3. Radio.nbf <= radio rom

2. U can replace or remove the nbf file from other rom (eg: 1.10 radio from USA rom)

3. uncheck all connection check box in Active Sync

4 put the MaUpgradeUt.exe in the folder

5. put the magician in boot loader mode by camera + power + soft reset button

6. run the MaUpgradeUt.exe
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] siup1:
Hi, thanks a lot for you reply =) I'll read up on the stuff, i'll post if i need more help =P thanks =)

Regards,

Peter S.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Rayan:
Hmmm.... Interesting.... Very, very interesting!!!!

I think I'll try Magneto real soon... However, I have a question: Is it possible to return to 2.06.00WWE just in case?

Thanks for such detailed story! :)

Best regards,

Rayan
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] steelorange:
return to 2.06.00WWE

I have the same problem. But let me just say that I have 2 harddrives on my PC. Both with Win XP + SP2. I tried to synch Magneto on the harddrive I frequently use but it DOESN'T work... So I tried booting my 2nd harddrive. This 2nd harddrive has a fresh installation of Win XP + SP2 and other essential utilities like Office suite, WinZIP, etc.

And guess what...activesync 4.0 using USB WORKED using my 2nd harddrive. Very ODD... :)

YES it is possible to return to 2.06.00WWE...I have done exactly that. :)

I have been running Magneto for about 1.5 weeks. And I must say it's GREAT! But as you know it's just a leaked version so it has a LOT of bugs. So I've decided to go back to 2.06.00WWE until Magneto is more stable/reliable. :)