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Newbie Wifi Help Please?

Hi Everybody!
For some reason, I can connect to the internet when my pda is pluged into my computer via usb, but I cannot connect to my wifi?
I use a netgear router and WEP.
PDA is running win v.5
Thanks for any replies?
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scutter said:
Hi Everybody!
For some reason, I can connect to the internet when my pda is pluged into my computer via usb, but I cannot connect to my wifi?
I use a netgear router and WEP.
PDA is running win v.5
Thanks for any replies?
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When your PDA is plugged into the computer and active sync is active it will connect to the Internet using your computers connection rather than wifi. I'm not sure if there is a way to stop this, I would guess by stopping the PDA from automatically connecting to active sync on connection (I have seen threads about this around the place, I believe there is a tweak on the wizard wiki to help with this also..). Hope that answers your question.

Hi SYN and thanks for your reply!
Iunderstand now how I am gettin online, but I don't understand why I cannot connect via wifi?
I have added the Wizard to my acces list on my netgear router and I use a WEP for all machines.
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scutter said:
Hi SYN and thanks for your reply!
Iunderstand now how I am gettin online, but I don't understand why I cannot connect via wifi?
I have added the Wizard to my acces list on my netgear router and I use a WEP for all machines.
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So your difficulty lies when your NOT connected to the computer via usb.. Does the PDA see the wireless network? Have you tried the PDA with any other public wireless networks?

Hi Syn.
Yes it does see my WiFi.
Maybe as a newbie, I'm doing something wrong?
I haven't tried connecting to any other network as I can't see any others.
Maybe I wil try that 2morrow when I am in the city centre.
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scutter said:
Hi Syn.
Yes it does see my WiFi.
Maybe as a newbie, I'm doing something wrong?
I haven't tried connecting to any other network as I can't see any others.
Maybe I wil try that 2morrow when I am in the city centre.
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Have you added the WEP key to your PDA when you try and connect? When you try to connect it should provide a notification popup asking for the network key, this should be the hex WEP key, not the passphrase (the passphrase may work, but I've never had luck with using them.)..

Hullo again !
No, I didn't see that?
Is there a "THICK GUIDE TO SETTING UP TO YOUR HOME NETWORK"?
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scutter said:
Hullo again !
No, I didn't see that?
Is there a "THICK GUIDE TO SETTING UP TO YOUR HOME NETWORK"?
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Then thats the issue , ok, *grabs his phone and checks where else you can input the wep key*..
Start --> Settings --> Connections --> Network Cards
This should bring up a menu with the title "Configure Wireless Networks" where you should see a list of already configured networks.. these will generally be networks you have connected too (or attempted to connect to) in the past.
If you click on the SSID of your home network, you will be taken to another menu.. hit the "Network Key" tab at the bottom and add your routers security settings here! Once this is done you should have no problems connecting to the network..

I am having a wifi problem as well. My wife's MDA can connect using the wifi, we're broadcasting in mixed right now, and she doesn't have the tweak for G. I have several things installed, and am running the custom 2.17 TMO usa rom.
opennetcfv1.4
xdadevelopersregistrywizardwww.gadgetfreak.de 54mbit wlan
macromediaflashplayeractivex
loving wife extended rom unlocking wizard
djvw htc wizard 2.0 optimizer
netfront
lakeridge keyboard skin
calc98
omap overclock
dictionaryeditor
passman
sktools
wizard registry tweaks by xelencin
now i know that some of these programs do allow G type access. but maybe it's something else. last night at an apple store their hotspot wouldn't work either. in the comm manager it'll say it's connecting, but after a few moments it'll just go back to saying available

Unfortunately I do not have the G tweak installed to test if I have similar issues. I would suggest reversing the G tweak and testing to see if you still have problems connecting to wifi networks, if not then clearly the tweak is causing the problems. To be honest I don't personally see the need in pushing from 11MB to 54MB due to the lack of traffic a PDA will use.

:?: :roll:
Totally thick here!
I see my home wifi and when I tap on it it says :
Network name :
Connects to :
() This is a device to device (ad-hoc) connection
Can't see but I don't see SSID?
I'm a plonker ain't I ? Go on say it :lol:

scutter said:
:?: :roll:
Totally thick here!
I see my home wifi and when I tap on it it says :
Network name :
Connects to :
() This is a device to device (ad-hoc) connection
Can't see but I don't see SSID?
I'm a plonker ain't I ? Go on say it :lol:
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SSID is the Network name .. sorry technical term. Once you have clicked on your home network in the list, you should be able to follow the rest of the instructions without any problems. However, going to your other thread (the Rom update question) the instructions may differ for your rom version.. If so, it might be an idea to solve that problem first as a Rom update will erase all of this anyway ..

I think your right!
I don't have any option to input my hex key!
I called o2, but they will not let me download the new ROM as the phone is originally Tmobile!
Is there a ROM you can reccomend and then at least I might be able to input my hex key?
Thanks again
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scutter said:
I think your right!
I don't have any option to input my hex key!
I called o2, but they will not let me download the new ROM as the phone is originally Tmobile!
Is there a ROM you can reccomend and then at least I might be able to input my hex key?
Thanks again
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I'm not sure which would be the best rom for you as your phone is originally TMobile, I would suggest going into the "Wizard upgrading etc." forum and either asking or searching for threads made by TMobile users on the O2 network. You may find that the latest O2 XDA rom will work perfectly fine on your phone (I dont see why it wouldnt...) but I would double check with someone who knows more about the Wizard before doing anything.
All of the roms for the Wizard can be downloaded from the sites FTP which is in a sticked thread at the top of this forum .

P4350 No Wifi (no mac)

Hello,
I have the following problem, when i try to start my wifi adapter (via conn manager) it will not start. I tap on the wifi icoo, it starts to open it, but after 5 seconds its stops and wifi is still de-acktivated.
When I look in my wifi adapter settings I also dont get a MAC adres...
I seems like it cant find my wifi hardware chip.
So i am stuck, can anybody pleas help me...
maybe with a updated "wifi driver"?????? (radiorom??)
wm5, no changes, hard resset wil not help

Dos nobody have any clue ?????

try flashing another official ROM version. Or the same ROM you're using - once more.
otherwise - take it to the service centre

Decon Frost said:
Hello,
I have the following problem, when i try to start my wifi adapter (via conn manager) it will not start. I tap on the wifi icoo, it starts to open it, but after 5 seconds its stops and wifi is still de-acktivated.
When I look in my wifi adapter settings I also dont get a MAC adres...
I seems like it cant find my wifi hardware chip.
So i am stuck, can anybody pleas help me...
maybe with a updated "wifi driver"?????? (radiorom??)
wm5, no changes, hard resset wil not help
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I would try the latest WM6 ROM for your Herald first.

Thats the whole issue, I have a (dutch) Vodafone branded phone....... So no updating and no original ROM for me...
or dos anybody have the original dutch ROM

had a similar problem with a cooked rom in the past. the only way I could turn on wifi was to start it through the settings -connections -wireless lan. maybe it will work for you.

Today 09:47 AM
neptune had a similar problem with a cooked rom in the past. the only way I could turn on wifi was to start it through the settings -connections -wireless lan. maybe it will work for you.
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This is indeed also a common problem. I had this once before and indeed with your workaround it will work again. But unfortunately this is not the answer for my problem. I tryed your method and it will not work.
The whole wierd thing is that I dont get a MAC adres. So the chip is probably broken. Vodafone dosnt give me support and HTC dosnt eather. So Ill have to contact a third party company to fix my phone. after its fixed i will have to send the bill to vodafone..... What a crapy service.

Wi-fi trouble. Help please!

Hi friends. Since I've bought my HTC Wizard, i've been reading the very nice posts on this forum. Now I'm with a little problem and hope someone can help me.
I'm using a Black Diamond WM6 ROM and having some problema with my wi-fi connection.
I have a wi-fi router at home. I start the Wizard wi-fi connection normaly, get my MAC adress recognized normaly. Then I visit a page or two, or download some e-mail on Outlook and the connection stops. I can't acess nothing else.
If I just restart the Wizards wi-fi connection, it turns right again.
Have anyone find some error like this before? I apreciate all incoming help.
Thanks

Are you using any kind of encryption (WPE, WPA...)?
Have you checked the connection with any other WiFi devices? Do you experience the same problem?
Sometimes WiFi encryption doesn't work properly on some routers (eg. Huawei HG520). Have a go without any encryption to see it that's the problem.
If it's not, I've no idea what's going on, sorry.
Hope it helps.

HTC WIFI Problem resolution..........

I have searched a lot on this forum and have not found any solution to the wifi problem on HTC diamond....I am sure there are experts in this forum who have worked around their way and I would request them to post their comments as to how they have got their WIFI talking on HTC Diamond...........
I am trying connecting to my home wireless network. It finds the network but unable to connect to it. Any help please? Has anyone managed to get it connected to any Wifi? I ahve already set the power management to "best performace...no succes.......
(My laptop and O2 stealth does get connected to the same network and it an open wifi connection)...........PLZ Help.....

There is no wifi problem on the Diamond. it works fine for on every ROM I have used.
It sounds like you haven't set the access key in your Diamond.

wi fi problem........
the_scotsman said:
There is no wifi problem on the Diamond. it works fine for on every ROM I have used.
It sounds like you haven't set the access key in your Diamond.
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Would be kind enough to elaborate......Mine is open WIFI router, there is no need for any pass keys......my other phone O2 stealth perfectly connects while HTC diamond doesn't.........
Please do have a problem and that the reason there are so many view on this thread in just 30 minutes....
thanking you in advance for your help........

i've never known any problems, have u flashed a cooked ROM or changed the Radio?
if so, i would try going back to stock and see if it works then, if not, send it back as faulty.

I'm not aware of any 'known issue' with the WiFi on the Diamond either, certainly mine and my girlfriend's both work fine in this respect. If you've never successfully connected to any wireless network then you've got a hardware issue; send your phone back to be repaired and stop wasting time looking for a software solution would be my advice.

wifi,,,
Glad that a lot of users doesn't had problem with the wifi, but it's an iminent malfunction, and looks to be a hardware problems...
I had change my rom and radios a lot, and the issues are the same:
Opened the comm manager or the settings-connection-wifi, turn on the wifi, and it's turn off again...
In my case, often worked properly after soft reset, and i often connect with 3g or gprs, but...it's a suck!!!

Step by step......connecting to wifi....
Medulla said:
I'm not aware of any 'known issue' with the WiFi on the Diamond either, certainly mine and my girlfriend's both work fine in this respect. If you've never successfully connected to any wireless network then you've got a hardware issue; send your phone back to be repaired and stop wasting time looking for a software solution would be my advice.
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Would you please step by step elaborate ....connecting to an open wifi network......will be really greatful........

if your diamond is not connecting to your router there is some posibilities. Are you at home or work, at work on the AP you can have security setings and MAC filtering. At home if you have not implement security and mac filtering you can be to far of your router, You must be between -60 and -80 Db max and at -80 it is easyer with a MIMO router, etc...

Got the same problem as you
this is how i fixed mine.
1) I download a radio rom thing and install it
2) restart the device and the wifi is working perfectly.
No problems at all!

Got the same problem as you
I download a radio rom and install it but still turn off again

HTC touch pro problem wifi
Hello,
I have NOT got connection to secured wifi net. I tried it at home and etc., when I try connect to open wifi, it is OK, but secure wep, wpa etc. is problem,
I reinstall my router at home, I unlocked my HTC and tried all avillable ROM from xda and a chanched different radio.
Now I have got official ROM from HTC - last from page support of HTC,
but problem is here.
I would like restore my ROM, but my pc update had failure and pls help me with this problem.

Try the following:
Change router channel
Try connecting to another router / network LAWFULLY!
Hard reset
Take it to the vendor of the phone

Wifi problems

Hi! Sorry for this message, but I really didn't find a topic that would answer my question. My phone shows that the wifi is connected to my home network, but I can't acces any internet pages, or even update weather. My laptop which is also connected to the home wifi is working properly. I just recieved my phone from the servis, I explained the problem with the wifi, and they said that it should work OK, and that there is no problem with the hard or softwear!! I would appreciate any help from you guys. Many thanks!

pinot112 said:
Hi! Sorry for this message, but I really didn't find a topic that would answer my question. My phone shows that the wifi is connected to my home network, but I can't acces any internet pages, or even update weather. My laptop which is also connected to the home wifi is working properly. I just recieved my phone from the servis, I explained the problem with the wifi, and they said that it should work OK, and that there is no problem with the hard or softwear!! I would appreciate any help from you guys. Many thanks!
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The issue is probably in your connection settings, Settings\Connections\Connections\Advanced\Select Networks.
Can't tell who your provider is so can't help you from there.

My provider is SIMOBIL. But why should my problem with wifi connection be connected to my provider? Isn't wifi totally seperated from that? Cause my SIMOBIL network works just fine, it's the wifi that says it's connected and doesn't work at all. Thanks!!

Make sure that your IP and DNS settings are correct in the D2. Also any encryption as well.
Are you connecting to a router? If so, make sure your security settings are correct, and allow the D2 to access the internet, ie, allowing the MAC address.

I need to enter my MAC address in my router and can't find it on my TD2 (model T5358) and my manual is only in Chinese, so that's no help. I searched "MAC Address" in the topaz fourm but didn't see the path to follow to find it. If you know how to find it, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

MI 99XPL said:
I need to enter my MAC address in my router and can't find it on my TD2 (model T5358) and my manual is only in Chinese, so that's no help. I searched "MAC Address" in the topaz fourm but didn't see the path to follow to find it. If you know how to find it, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Turn on Wi-Fi, then Settings\Connections\Wi-Fi\Advanced\ (or Comm Manager\Wi-Fi\Advanced\) then switch to tab Advanced

pinot112 said:
Hi! Sorry for this message, but I really didn't find a topic that would answer my question. My phone shows that the wifi is connected to my home network, but I can't acces any internet pages, or even update weather. My laptop which is also connected to the home wifi is working properly. I just recieved my phone from the servis, I explained the problem with the wifi, and they said that it should work OK, and that there is no problem with the hard or softwear!! I would appreciate any help from you guys. Many thanks!
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i experience the same thing, but after i change the router WEP encryption key from hexadecimal input back to character input, it works flawlessly. think phone just not support hexadecimal encrype key??

Try to set the Power Management slider to Best Performance in the wifi section. I experienced that some ROMs need to be set like that to work, otherwise the symptoms are like yours: phone "looks" connected but no traffic is going on..

What protocol/standard is your wifi?
I have notice that since I replaced my wireless G router with an N router (same brand - D-Link), that my connection only lasts for a few seconds while I'm active. After a minute, or any delay in activity, my connection is invalid and I get 404 errors. I had no trouble surfing for hours before, and my laptop seems fine, so I'm not sure where to start troubleshooting.