I'm trying to modify my Asus ME172V tablet so it can access an ad-hoc wi-fi connection.
The best method appears to be replacing the wpa_supplicant file. However when I replaced the original with a file that was modified to enable ad-hoc wi-fi would not turn on.
Is there a wpa_supplicant file that will successfully enable ad-hoc wifi on the ME172V?
Or is there another way I can enable ad-hoc access?
I got a suggestion on another forum (Thanks!) and resolved the copying permission issue by turning off the wi-fi.
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My questions in my modified previous post are still pertinent. I can't figure out how to delete this post...
need wpa_supplicant for ME172V w/ad-hoc
Well I've searched and found 3 different wpa-supplicant files that all apparently enable ad-hoc on other devices. Unfortunately on the ME172V wi-fi can't be turned on with any of them.
Anyone know of a wpa_supplicant that enables wi-fi and will work with the ME172V?
I want a tablet with ad-hoc wi-fi as a controller for my music server. If I can't come up with a solution soon I guess I'll just buy a Windows tablet and sell the ME172V.
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I am unfortunately unable to post a reply within the original thread with this fix as it is in the Development forum. So here it is..
I have applied the wpa_supplicant fix from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033314
I can now see Ad-hoc networks but when trying to connect to it I am stuck at Obtaining IP Address.
Connecting to Infrastructure networks works fine. Other devices can connect to my Ad-Hoc network. But the Xoom will not obtain an IP Address.
I have tried setting static IP and using open DNS options such as Google's DNS servers but that doesn't work either.
I am using a canadian wi-fi only xoom. I have updated to the most recent US Xoom, Wi-Fi only firmware from Motorola and used this method for the root and unlock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010568
I am trying to tether to a Samsung i5700 that is rooted using WiFi Tether or Barnacle. Both do the same thing.
I've also tried bluetooth tethering but the two devices will pair but not connect.
Mine does that too where it will hang on Obtaining IP address just make sure your phone is on meaning the screen is on (showing wifi tether.) For some reason it can run but not connect very well while the screen is off. Don't know why this is, but it's been only a minor inconvenience.
Even with the phone screen on, showing the wifi tether screen it doesn't connect. And when I assign a static IP address Wifi Tether never notifies that a client has connected.
Hi at all guys! I have a question... i've tried to use the modified wpa_supplicant for Desire S (here in the development area)... adhoc networks and udp broadcasting works fine but the wifi doesn't search any network...
can anybody modify it for the community?
the original wpa_supplicant is here: http://db.tt/UremWjC
orymd.
orymd said:
Hi at all guys! I have a question... i've tried to use the modified wpa_supplicant for Desire S (here in the development area)... adhoc networks and udp broadcasting works fine but the wifi doesn't search any network...
can anybody modify it for the community?
the original wpa_supplicant is here: http://db.tt/UremWjC
orymd.
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Ok just so we are on the same page. You have installed a modified wpa_supplicant file onto the sensation right? And you say ad-hoc networks are working fine, but it doesn't search any networks...
For clarification, what are you trying to accomplish?
What do you mean by ad-hoc networks works fine?
Do the ad-hoc networks show up in the network list?
Off the top of my head I'd suggest looking at the permissions for the wpa_supplicant file you can use root explorer if you have it its really easy. All you do is first turn off wifi on the phone then navigate to system/bin and remount the folder as R/W then long hold on the wpa_supplicant file and choose permissions then check/tick all the boxes in the first two columns and the first 2 in the last column. Then all you have to do is restart wifi and it should have the correct permissions.
Thank you for your reply... i'm very happy
in my older Desire HD the wpa_supplicant edited for the Desire S worked very fine... about the permissions, i ever set the "original" permissions.... with my sensation and that wpa_supplicant i can see adhoc network and i can connect with it... if i use Samba app i can access to my memory not only by \\IP but with \\hostname (i need this feature)... The problem is: i turn on the wifi in my sensation when i'm at home, it searches the my home wifi network and try to connect... the connection is established... i go to work... my phone doesn't connect to my work wifi network... if i try to push "search" button it doesn't see the wifi network... i should turno off and on... "in a loop"... Do you understand this?
orymd said:
Thank you for your reply... i'm very happy
in my older Desire HD the wpa_supplicant edited for the Desire S worked very fine... about the permissions, i ever set the "original" permissions.... with my sensation and that wpa_supplicant i can see adhoc network and i can connect with it... if i use Samba app i can access to my memory not only by \\IP but with \\hostname (i need this feature)... The problem is: i turn on the wifi in my sensation when i'm at home, it searches the my home wifi network and try to connect... the connection is established... i go to work... my phone doesn't connect to my work wifi network... if i try to push "search" button it doesn't see the wifi network... i should turno off and on... "in a loop"... Do you understand this?
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That is indeed odd.
Does it only happen at your work?
Have you checked the permissions?
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That is indeed odd.
Does it only happen at your work?
Have you checked the permissions?
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No, viceversa too... I've tried with my portable hotspot and it's the same...
the wpa_supplicant doesn't work good on Sensation...
I need somebody that edit original wpa_supplicant of htc sensation with adhoc and udp broadcast support...
Any news, bad or good?
I've recently bought one of these Chinese Flytouch3 clone type tablets & gotta say it's not bad at all. The only problem being the lack of mobile connectivity.
I was about to try using the modified WPA_Supplicant file when I discovered that there is already a file called WPA_Supplicant.adhoc already in the system/bin folder as well as a file called WPA_cli.adhoc.
I renamed the standard files to .old & then removed the .adhoc file extensions and lo & behold I can now see & connect to my touch pro 2 that is running xda wifi router.
HOWEVER I have no internet access
The tablet see's the xda router & connects to it, the phone shows that it has a connection from the tablet but thats it I can't get any further.
Tablet is running android 2.2 & with the new WPA_Supplicant.adhoc file in use I can still access my home wifi network.
OK scratch that, after a few connect & disconnects all is working fine.
Tablet is logging on to the xda wifi on the phone and internet access is actually a good speed, seems slightly quicker than on the phone itself actually?
Only thing I have to do is manually reconnect each time, can't get the tablet to remember the wep password & auto connect but thats hardly a biggy.
Maybe others could have a look to see if WPA_Supplicant.adhoc already exists in there devices also?
Also anyone know what the WPA_cli file is for?
I have a 3G Xoom (umts_everest) without a SIM card (yeah, it's dumb. It's a long story).
I'm currently on Codename Android 1.5.5 (ICS 4.0.3), but I accept suggestions if it can solve my problem.
Has anyone successfully connected to an ad-hoc connection? I'm trying to tether my Samsung Galaxy Spica (old warrior!) via any tethering app available but my Xoom won't see the network. I used to do that using Froyo's regular Hotspot feature, but this is not available on my current ROM on the Spica (the only usable ROM I've found), so I have to use one of these tethering apps.
Doing some research I found that ICS does not support ad-hoc natively, so has anyone released a ROM/patch to work this out? I found some topics for the Adam (none for the Xoom), even tried one of the wpa_supplicant from one, but no luck.
No need to modify wpa_supplicant binary
I changed data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf instead of wpa_supplicant. I added ap_scan=2, then set the adhoc network to
priority=1
mode=1
then pushed back the modified file. chown ownership back to system.wifi.
I had root access through adb. So root wasn't necessary for me.
Advantage: Safer than modifying system/etc/wifi/wpa_supplicant binary. Saves you the trouble of compiling modified wpa_supplicant or finding a compiled one for your platform.
Drawback: This is just a temporary solution.You'll have to repeat this process for every new adhoc network as it doesn't enable adhoc forever. It is good for connecting to your home network or other know networks, but if you want to connect to any adhoc network you scan,then this is not your method. Because, wpa_supplicant.conf will be overwritten every time you scan a new network.
i have a nexus s and i havent been able to get ad-hoc mode working replacing wpa file doesnt do anything..... anyone have a possible solution?
Use a Wifi hotspot software on your laptop maybe if you are trying to share internet. I personally use Marify to share the internet from my laptop if any wifi network is not accessible.