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i wondered if anyone had ever had success mounting Samba shares when connected to a VPN on their sensation.
We have a MS SBS environment in our office, which is set up for VPN access. Works fine from desktop systems.
I can connect to the VPN using VPNC widget (so it claims anyway). But Ive never had any luck mounting a share. Have tried using ES without success.
Not really sure where to look to see what the problem is. Any pointers welcome.
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Hello,
is there a possibility to exchange some files between my Orbit 2 and my Macbook (OS X 10.4)? I tried to use a computer-to-computer network but couldn't get it working. So can anyone help me please? Unfortunately I'm new to Apple and Windows Mobile. So please be very precise when you describe what I have to do (think about a DAU² ).
Ah yes: I don't want to synchronise anything (like adresses or so), just wanna exchange some music/videoclips via wifi (hope this is faster than bluetooth where I only get ~100kb/s). Thank you very much!
Hi, I have just started to use SyncMate which is free to sync my iTunes music library on my Mac with my TyTN II. It works really well but I have been using a USB rather than WiFi connection. The program does support WiFi though.
You can download the software from
http://blog.eltima.com/2008/01/sync-your-mac-and-a-smartphone-with-syncmate.html
Although this is sync software it should also be able to do what you want as you can Sync a folder on your Mac with a folder on your phone which will enable you to transfer files to and fro.
Good luck and be interested to hear if the WiFi sync works!
if boths were connected to the wifi router it would be a matter of setting up normal filesharing like between 2 computers
if otherwise one would have to do it as adhoc network
but i dont know how these things are handled on macs
on pc's it the pc sharing would have to be running the server service
and have the pda as a user with reading and writing rights
And BT ? or MissingSync
I have an old iMac and I made some ringtones. I sent them by BT with no problem. I dropped Syncmate cause I got some issues with the calendars and the contacts. MissingSync is perfect but not free. You can install whatever but you need a cable. Will try to check the WiFi
Yes, with bluetooth I managed to send some files. But speed was not that fantastic (~100kb/s). So I'll try to get it working with Wifi. Maybe speed there is better. I got my device recognized by the Macbook and an IP was sent to my phone but I don't know how to access to files. Unfortunately I have no time for the next two weeks to test it any further. Please post your efforts if you have success. Thanks!
So, I already got what I want (even better). I found the freeware MochaSoft FTP-Server. This software has to be installed on your PDA. It youses the FTP-Protokoll. Therefore it lets your PDA act as an FTP-Server. All you need then is an Internet Browser, which has an FTP-Client (for example Internet Explorer or you use the fireftp-extension for Firefox). Now you can access your PDA and exchange files via Wifi. Speed is much better than Bluetooth (~700kb/s read and 680kb/s write). The good thing is, that you aren't limited to the platform anymore. (I don't know if the standard Linux browser has an ftp-client, but my beloved Firefox has a Linux-Version too.)
P.S. @linux-users: Please don't kill me for my last sentence. I believe that linux is able to handle these things out of the box. It's more for us windows users to know that it's possible.
My notebook (ubuntu) and my Archos % tablet can find my windows desktop lan just fine, but can't sem to get the gtabley to find it, no matter what i put in (Ip, sever name, etc). Any ideas? Tried using the es file explorer and set to lan--also tried ftp.
Try an app called Network Discovery
Try an app called Network Discovery.
I use this app to find all of the devices on my network.
Three printers,WII box,Windows Home Server,Laptops,etc.
Works well!!
Bill
It finds all the IP addresses but no ports open
Windows shares are an issue because of the lack of CIFS support on our device (but there's been a recent breakthrough there, thanks to VS giving us source). The Archos probably has this built-in, already, as well as uPnP.
FTP, however, should "just work" - if the ports on the target are showing as closed, it could be a firewall issue. Suggestion: Test this between two PC's on the same LAN first, to verify that connectivity is there. Then. attempt it from the GTab. Also, make sure the GTab is on the same VLAN as your other devices and that the wireless router isn't blocking connectivity, either.
roebeet said:
Windows shares are an issue because of the lack of CIFS support on our device (but there's been a recent breakthrough there, thanks to VS giving us source). The Archos probably has this built-in, already, as well as uPnP.
FTP, however, should "just work" - if the ports on the target are showing as closed, it could be a firewall issue. Suggestion: Test this between two PC's on the same LAN first, to verify that connectivity is there. Then. attempt it from the GTab. Also, make sure the GTab is on the same VLAN as your other devices and that the wireless router isn't blocking connectivity, either.
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I don't understand the above. I've been able to access shares on my Windows machines fine, including shares on my Win7 laptop. The only problem I've been encountered were shares on my WinXP machine, where I have to connect anonymously. This was with ES File Explorer on stock 3053.
Jim
CIFS is the protocol that is used to access Windows shares. By default the GTablet does not support this or NTFS. You will need to add this support to the kernel. See:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889088
I'm looking for the best/easiest way to remotely connect to my home PC via android.
What is the best combo app/software for this?
What do you want to do?
Transfer a file? Some file explorers on android (ES? Astro?) offer Samba functionality. Then there's Dropbox and google docs which synchronize between PC and Android.
Remote desktop? I'm always fond of LogMeIn Ignition, but it might be a bit on the expensive side. However, it just works, which can't always be said of the various RDP applications out there.
If you use Linux on your PC, you could also use SSH from Android.
I'm looking to remote desktop and I am using dropbox for file transfer.
I'll check out the free version of LogMeIn
TeamViewer !!!!
I use Logmein Ignition. $30 I know but it functions incredibly well. Can do everything I need to on remote systems very easily.
I found TeamViewer to be the best for free. It's awesome, full control and smooth. Thanks for the suggestion B-Man.
2X client is my favourite Remote Desktop client. It's free in Market.
But you need to be in the same network as You machine (or have a public address) or you can create a VPN connection (as I did). Works perfectly and it's free.
If you have too much money you can buy very very good LOGMEIN.
i cant seem to connet my transformer to opensuse, any suggestions?
Hi,
I have a couple of options for you, but your TF has to be rooted. I happen to have samba configured in my Opensuse sharing an external hard drive with other machines around. The easiest solution I found was to install Samba Server on my TF.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&hl=en
You don't mess with cables at all and have back and forth communication without any problem.
Other alternative is to use CifsManager.
https://market.android.com/details?id=ws.plattner.cifsmanager&feature=search_result
With this you can map a shared folder (let's say with samba) from your pc to later access it from your TF as a local folder! Very useful to map a dir. with movies/music. You will access it as local files in your TF.
Good luck!
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Hi,
I have a couple of options for you, but your TF has to be rooted. I happen to have samba configured in my Opensuse sharing an external hard drive with other machines around. The easiest solution I found was to install Samba Server on my TF.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&hl=en
You don't mess with cables at all and have back and forth communication without any problem.
Other alternative is to use CifsManager.
https://market.android.com/details?id=ws.plattner.cifsmanager&feature=search_result
With this you can map a shared folder (let's say with samba) from your pc to later access it from your TF as a local folder! Very useful to map a dir. with movies/music. You will access it as local files in your TF.
Good luck!
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would this work if you need to flash a .sh file? otherwise this looks awesome ^^
Sent from my revolver!
mmm... if you mean connecting through ADB for example and flashing something sure not. For that you need to be physically connected with a USB cable. What I posted is more daily usage.
santasemilla said:
mmm... if you mean connecting through ADB for example and flashing something sure not. For that you need to be physically connected with a USB cable. What I posted is more daily usage.
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thanks! i just was wondering, i want to put ubuntu on my transformer as a celibration of a new dock :]
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Hello folks,
there are portable network storages with built-in WiFi and battery available like CloudFTP, Seagate Goflex Satellite etc. I always wanted such a thing because I could put all my music on this network storage, mount the storage on my tablet file system with CIFS Manager and use PowerAMP to index and access the music files in a comfortable manner. For me, it's important that the device has hotspot functionality because I want to be able to use the server even when no other WiFi or other wireless connection is available.
I had the CloudFTP, and it worked somehow, but it was very unreliable and in fact unusable (there are many complaints about lacking QC in the respective forums, by the way...) and I returned it. And the Goflex Satellite is only usable with a hacked firmware which is $35, so it's way too expensive.
So I had the following idea: My rooted SGS2 has mobile hotspot functionality and the app "Samba Filesharing" which works good. Why not use the phone instead of a CloudFTP?? Just connect a USB disk drive to the phone, and here you go!
Up to now, I can indeed access the storage on the phone from my (of course also rooted) Nexus 7 over a file manager like ES File Explorer. Works really well and easily fast enough! For watching videos or accessing documents this would be sufficient and the story would end here - but for using PowerAMP or Gonemad Music Player I have to MOUNT the server storage, otherwise indexing is impossible!
CIFS Manager seems not to be able to mount the server share! It always says that there is not such a device.
I already tried different URLs like "/192.168.43.1/" or "/192.168.43.1/SDCARD" or "192.168.43.1/sdcard" or "192.168.43.1/ANDROID" etc. - all with no success! :crying:
What am I doing wrong? Or is mounting not possible in this case??
Could someone test this on his setup and possibly suggest working settings parameters for CIFS Manager?
Thaaaaanks in advance!
Best Wishes,
Hasenbein
Nobody an idea??
Is it probably a port issue??