I'd like to use my Pocket PC as a modem with my notebook, but the notebook does not have serial ports (just USB)
have Pocket PC through TMobile - flashed the rom using v1.02; 3.17.03.
My notebook computer (Toshiba Satellite) does not have a 9pin serial or built in IR... have several USB ports and could add IR on one of them but would like to know the best options. I'm not sure what other options might be available - so again - suggestions would be great.
Mainly would like to be able to pickup email while driving (automatically). Light internet browsing while using PPC as modem -=-- but if I could use it as a modem to dial using ACT! while using a headset that would be great.
Have been reading this forum for a while and appreciate all the help that is provided.
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Hi,
I am new to the forum and just upgraded to PPC2003PE with no problem. Set up my internet and all works fine. (at least I think. )
Anyway since T-Mobile here in the US has UNLIMITED Internet for $19.99 for the PPCPE, it would be good to use that connection with my laptop to get to the internet. Activesync does great using to PC's internet connection for the PPC, but there it does not work the other way around.
There should be a way to use the PPC as a proxy to the laptop if I am cradled, but I can't find anything that works in that way. Perhaps I should write one. But I don't want to reinvent the wheel. I have seen the wireless modem instructions, but since I don't have IR on my notebook, nor do I wish to go through the hassle of buying a serial either, just to find out I can't use my T-Mobile internet account. (I assume it might not work).
So my only other alternative is to find a USB solution. I would like to not have to disable my voice calls from coming through. The only way I can see to do this is the trusted relationship with activesync. Can anyone assist me in the information need to either set it up or write the program? My time is limited and I would welcome any help I can get.
Thanks,
Wade
Quick answer - It won't work - I've tried.
You can get very cheap infrared ports (with a USB / serial plug) which you can use on the laptop, and then setup the XDA as an infra red modem. Thats the only way you can do it - Sorry!!!
Ben
Tricky, huh?
I have an XDAII & a serial cable to connect it to my wifi equipped laptop. I haven't even figured out how to do the most basic networking - but still I'd like to know if it's possible to:
1. Surf on my XDA via my laptop's net connection, connecting with a cable?
2. Use the XDA as a phone to connect to Skype again using cable & laptop wifi?
I'll settle for "It can't be done" but I'd be interested to hear if it might possibly be done.
Cheers!
1 when connected to activesync the xda have pretty much access to the same things as the pc with activesync have
2 yeah i've heard people say they use skype over lan try doing a search
Are there any usb to serial devices that work on the gtablet? I'd like to be able to use my GTab to access the serail consoles on my SUN servers. I'd much rather carry it around than my 5 pound laptop or even my netbook.
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Desdinova said:
Are there any usb to serial devices that work on the gtablet? I'd like to be able to use my GTab to access the serail consoles on my SUN servers. I'd much rather carry it around than my 5 pound laptop or even my netbook.
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I'd like to know as well. I want to use my gtab to config cisco devices.
-J
pershoot's kernel works. I have hooked up my USB GPS which looks like a COM port. Problem is I can't coax VEGAn 5.1.1 to actually use it. Now that I've switched to gingerbread I may have to try again.
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pershoot's kernel works. I have hooked up my USB GPS which looks like a COM port. Problem is I can't coax VEGAn 5.1.1 to actually use it. Now that I've switched to gingerbread I may have to try again.
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I have a conversion interface to try....is there an android terminal app lit bit term or something?
That's what I can't find. The only thing I can find is in the market only works with a BT port. I worked with mine from a console using STTY and cat /dev/ttyUSB0.
So I am either going to wind up writing something or....
did you make any progress on this? i have a usb to serial dongle that i would like to use to configure switches/etc....
my tab recognizes the dongle but i have yet to find a program to connect using the dongle...
I too was thinking about this for configuring Cisco switches and routers. I went a head and ordered a USB to serial connection. But like the other members were saying what app can we use to login into the ios? wtb putty for android
Any progress on writing something for USB GPS?
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Any progress on writing something for USB GPS?
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You can contact user herbert1 on this board. As long as the USB serial GPS outputs either NMEA or SiRF data--both standard data formats--he should be able to get your GPS working for you.
See this post where he's helped us out. You might, in fact, be able to just use the custom alpha apk from there and get everything working by just changing the serial port in the app and setting the correct permissions on /dev/ttyUSB0.
Hi! I have bought the original micro usb to usb adaptor. I wonder if there is an application to help me conect my usb internet modem to my phone so I can use my internet provider network instead of the sim data connection? Now when I connect my usb modem to the phone I see the led lightening but I think it is needed a application for make it recognised by the phone and with some protocols to use it like an external modem.
Any ideas?
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Are Wi-Fi routers really that expensive in Romania?
Nice one. No my friend I have one at my place but I travel a lot and my internet provider package is only 250Mb (can't change it cause is a company phone). I have this modem from my internet provider and I'm using it with my laptop when I don't have a Wi-Fi network available and it will be nice and useful to make it work also with my smartphone.
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Any developer can read this?
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You should be able to use the laptop as a wireless "hotspot" while the USB modem is plugged into it, and your phone can then access the wireless network that's been created.
This is certainly possible with Windoze 7 and I would be surprised if it wasn't possible with Vista or even XP. A quick Google search of "Windows <insert your version of Windows here> WiFi connection sharing" yields plenty of results.
i use this, and it works most of the time! Cant really find why it doesnt work somethimes when i try. But havent used it that much:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/reverse-tethering-keeping-your-android-device-online/
This is an app that sends the internet of the pc to your phone, you do need root though!
I just keep it on my sdcard, so i can use it on every pc
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i use this, and it works most of the time! Cant really find why it doesnt work somethimes when i try. But havent used it that much:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/reverse-tethering-keeping-your-android-device-online/
This is an app that sends the internet of the pc to your phone, you do need root though!
I just keep it on my sdcard, so i can use it on every pc
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This is defo your best bet, as I would bet the USB modem would need more power than the phone can give, so you would need to use a powered hub or a splitter, you would also need drivers (kernel modules) for the data modem built into the kernel, if there even are linux drivers for it, and then all the userspace modem tools which would need porting to android, and in the end you would still more than likely need an external power supply for the modem.
tl;dr Not likely to happen at the current time due to technical hurdles.
Hi all,
For some time now I've been working on Android-to-Android Tethering, which seems to be pretty difficult without 3rd party apps and/or HW peripherals (such as USB-to-Ethernet converters).
I've been working with a Rooted Samsung Tab Active 2 running Android 7.1.1 and several internet-connected devices: Samsung S8, Samsung S7 and also another Tab Active 2. All devices come with RNDIS support and have "Ethernet configuration" under connection settings.
I managed to get it to work using "EasyTether" with a client app and a server app. BUT, first, I don't like and don't want an app that controls all my networking data. Second, I don't understand how come we haven't yet done it with native Android configurations.
I tried connecting two device via USB cable using a standard USB-C to USB-A to OTG converter to Type-C (or micro-USB-B with the S7).
On the host device (the one with the OTG connector) I enabled USB tethering, but nothing happened. Tried pinging devices, but no dice. still, both devices recognize a connected USB-device and I can see their details using a USB-Diagnostics app.
Tried turning on Rndis as the USB setting - On some cases both Rndis interfaces up and running, with IP addresses, subnets and routes configured, but nothing. Not even a ping between devices. On other cases Rndis would be DOWN, but setting "ifconfig rndis0 up" would do nothing without printing any error.
I believe now that the Rndis drivers present in an Android phone or Tablet contain only the part of the client, while the host part of the driver exists on PCs.
I would appreciate some help with this.
Thanks,
Shedaim
Hi, sorry to reviwe old thread. But did you get anywhere with this? I am looking for a ethernet tether. I got the following adapter https://www.kjell.com/se/produkter/dator/mac-tillbehor/plexgear-multiadapter-for-usb-c-p61629 That worked great meaning it could power the phone at the same time as working as a usb and ethernet adapter. Internet to the phone with cable no problem. The phone (samsung A8) detects the adapter as a eth0. BUT there is no function to "tether with ethernet".... This is super strange that it has not been built in. Have googled it for ages but cant find anything.