Hey guys,
So I got tired of muddling through the Splashtop THD threads and figured I could make a new one specific to what I'm wondering without hijacking someone else's thread.
I want/need to remote login to my computer regularly when I'm outside of the house. The bundled Splashtop app doesn't seem to work and just shows a black screen that doesn't ever update when I login or type or anything. It just stays black and the screen refresh rate is essentially 0, regardless of my remote connection. (My home connection is 20 down, 5 up).
Even on PocketCloud, I get a similar thing where it doesn't really log in to the computer and kinda freezes on the screen that presents before it shows the desktop. I've used logmein via the browser when I absolutely needed something done remotely and it's a big pain in the butt.
Here's my question: for TRUE remote login (outside of the house), what solutions do you guys use? I've heard the Splashtop HD app is actually quite good (and better than the bundled one). I've also read that it is more targeted for desktop use than the THD version, which is supposed to be for gaming. Lastly, how do these two compare to logmein? In my experience, Logmein has always been reliable via a browser on a computer, but I haven't ever tried their android app for iOS or android.
Thanks in advance!
bundled one i believe is HD, i have splashtop standard as well. The bundled one works flawlessly for me. i have used a few other remote login apps before. so far splashtop is the only one that would allow me to stream videos from my pc, and watch it on my prime.
I'm thinking about getting the THD version as well, if it's optimized for tegra 4 and has even better multimedia streaming performance.
also did you install splashtop streamer on your pc? as it's required in order for splash top to access your desktop. if remote within your network locally still doesn't pick up then, try to sync using your gmail.
anyways good luck.
nhshah7 said:
Here's my question: for TRUE remote login (outside of the house), what solutions do you guys use? I've heard the Splashtop HD app is actually quite good (and better than the bundled one). I've also read that it is more targeted for desktop use than the THD version, which is supposed to be for gaming. Lastly, how do these two compare to logmein? In my experience, Logmein has always been reliable via a browser on a computer, but I haven't ever tried their android app for iOS or android.
Thanks in advance!
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I've not used logmein, but I have used both the bundled Splashtop and HD. From home, where I have similar connection speeds as you, Splashtop HD works great but does have some random disconnect issues.
My problem with Splashtop is when i try to use it over 3G or slower wifi connection - it becomes completely useless. It will connect but responsiveness is nil.
That's when i switch over to Teamviewer. Teamviewer works GREAT over even slower 3G speeds. The only thing I don't like about Teamviewer is the way you move the pointer - kindof a virtual mouse type thing that takes some getting used to. I prefer the touch-to-click method of Splashtop but, again, it just does not stand up to Teamviewer as far as connection and performance goes.
Incidentally, teamviewer can connect pc-to-pc as well so I have all of my family's (and extended family's) computer's linked to my account so when the wife is having issues at home, I can simply remote in from the office or wherever and fix her up. It's a great program and it's FREE for personal use.
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I've not used logmein, but I have used both the bundled Splashtop and HD. From home, where I have similar connection speeds as you, Splashtop HD works great but does have some random disconnect issues.
My problem with Splashtop is when i try to use it over 3G or slower wifi connection - it becomes completely useless. It will connect but responsiveness is nil.
That's when i switch over to Teamviewer. Teamviewer works GREAT over even slower 3G speeds. The only thing I don't like about Teamviewer is the way you move the pointer - kindof a virtual mouse type thing that takes some getting used to. I prefer the touch-to-click method of Splashtop but, again, it just does not stand up to Teamviewer as far as connection and performance goes.
Incidentally, teamviewer can connect pc-to-pc as well so I have all of my family's (and extended family's) computer's linked to my account so when the wife is having issues at home, I can simply remote in from the office or wherever and fix her up. It's a great program and it's FREE for personal use.
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yeah, i forgot to include this. i tried teamviewer too a couple months ago, but I didn't like the UI. Seemed like it was a pain to move around and stuff.
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bdneuman said:
I've not used logmein, but I have used both the bundled Splashtop and HD. From home, where I have similar connection speeds as you, Splashtop HD works great but does have some random disconnect issues.
My problem with Splashtop is when i try to use it over 3G or slower wifi connection - it becomes completely useless. It will connect but responsiveness is nil.
That's when i switch over to Teamviewer. Teamviewer works GREAT over even slower 3G speeds. The only thing I don't like about Teamviewer is the way you move the pointer - kindof a virtual mouse type thing that takes some getting used to. I prefer the touch-to-click method of Splashtop but, again, it just does not stand up to Teamviewer as far as connection and performance goes.
Incidentally, teamviewer can connect pc-to-pc as well so I have all of my family's (and extended family's) computer's linked to my account so when the wife is having issues at home, I can simply remote in from the office or wherever and fix her up. It's a great program and it's FREE for personal use.
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I also use Teamviewer, it is especially good for phone becuase of the mouse movement control but I wish they had a tablet optimized version. The PC to PC is great with teamviewer I actually gave my mom a usb with a portable teamviewer program so I can provide tech support on the go to any computer with internet. But as far as the THD vs HD(Bundle) go I would like to have more feedback but I read somewhere that the main improvement is the controller acceptance and full screen support....if you plan on gaming through remote connection at all then go THD no doubt but other than that I am not sure...streaming video probably would benefit from it but I am not sure. And as far as LogMeIn goes, any $30app better be perfect as far as I am concerned( I am not sure of the actual app much beyond price though, it might be great) and the $7 THD would probably be just as good...and the free HD is great already so just sleep on it and chooce one...
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depending on what you need to do with your computer outside your house,
i think your best bet is to set your computer up with VNC that way it goes from your tablet to your computer instead of through some other company's server and such
personally i think thats more secure
LogMeIn can WOL. If Splashtop could do that, I'd give it the win for sure.
2X Client
I tried Splashtop (Bundled) but it didn't allowed me to copy something from my TF clipboard (Text not files) to the computer, so I've been using "2X Client", which uses the Windows Native RDP protocol. Is not great for multimedia, but it doesn't require any additional software to be installed on your target PC and let me copy text from my ICS browser for example to FireFox in the computer.
If I need to connect to a different computer at my house, I just remotely log into my router and change the port forward to a different computer.
I like to use phonemypc since i paid $10 for it a couple years back. that said the bundled splashtop is a tad bit faster but disconnects for a second every few minutes. i still havent found one that streams video well even at home. i've yet to try the splashtop thd, though.
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I tried Splashtop (Bundled) but it didn't allowed me to copy something from my TF clipboard (Text not files) to the computer, so I've been using "2X Client", which uses the Windows Native RDP protocol. Is not great for multimedia, but it doesn't require any additional software to be installed on your target PC and let me copy text from my ICS browser for example to FireFox in the computer.
If I need to connect to a different computer at my house, I just remotely log into my router and change the port forward to a different computer.
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is this one free?
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Yeap, 2X Client is free, you can find it on the Play Store here. But remember, I don't think it will work very well for Multimedia or Gaming
So just as an update to this thread, I downloaded and installed 2x and am still trying to figure out how to configure it for use outside of my wifi network. Pointers would be appreciated!
As for Splashtop THD, I bought it an hour ago, but I returned it because I still have the same issue. When I try to login, I get an unresponsive black screen with 3 scattered "login" boxes at times, but just now I tried again and just got a black screen!
I'm starting to think it may be a connection issue, but I have a 20d/5u connection at home with a strong wifi connection (802.11n, great throughput)
Has anyone seen this issue before with splashtop?
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nhshah7 said:
So just as an update to this thread, I downloaded and installed 2x and am still trying to figure out how to configure it for use outside of my wifi network. Pointers would be appreciated!
As for Splashtop THD, I bought it an hour ago, but I returned it because I still have the same issue. When I try to login, I get an unresponsive black screen with 3 scattered "login" boxes at times, but just now I tried again and just got a black screen!
I'm starting to think it may be a connection issue, but I have a 20d/5u connection at home with a strong wifi connection (802.11n, great throughput)
Has anyone seen this issue before with splashtop?
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Make sure all the correct port ranges are forwarded. Won't work correctly if not.
crystalstylez said:
Make sure all the correct port ranges are forwarded. Won't work correctly if not.
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it does connect to the computer...its just completely unusable!
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nhshah7 said:
So just as an update to this thread, I downloaded and installed 2x and am still trying to figure out how to configure it for use outside of my wifi network. Pointers would be appreciated!
As for Splashtop THD, I bought it an hour ago, but I returned it because I still have the same issue. When I try to login, I get an unresponsive black screen with 3 scattered "login" boxes at times, but just now I tried again and just got a black screen!
I'm starting to think it may be a connection issue, but I have a 20d/5u connection at home with a strong wifi connection (802.11n, great throughput)
Has anyone seen this issue before with splashtop?
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you have to be logged into your machine when splashtop connects. if your pc turns off display, sleeps, logs off, or is configured for multi-user it will not work. The streamer app should prevent the pc from sleeping. what operating system are you using on your desktop? you can test splashtop with the built-in version of mynet.
as for 2x remote for it to work outside your wifi you need to port forward tcp 3389 to your desktop ip address in your internet router. then you would configure 2x remote to connect to your internet ip.
Is the bundled one called something different. Im not seen it on mine.
Edit. See itnow
lil-devil said:
depending on what you need to do with your computer outside your house,
i think your best bet is to set your computer up with VNC that way it goes from your tablet to your computer instead of through some other company's server and such
personally i think thats more secure
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RealVNC has been flawless for me. Works real smooth on the prime. I use it a lot at work to bounce back and forth between my desktop and tablet when in meetings and such. You get mouse capability as well.
However a lot of people have been using Wyse pocket cloud pro with great sucess as well when outside the office. They could only get the paid version to work though.
Both are available on the "Google Play" market.
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RealVNC has been flawless for me. Works real smooth on the prime. I use it a lot at work to bounce back and forth between my desktop and tablet when in meetings and such. You get mouse capability as well.
However a lot of people have been using Wyse pocket cloud pro with great sucess as well when outside the office. They could only get the paid version to work though.
Both are available on the "Google Play" market.
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Any tips on how to set it up? I have my computer behind two routers so I need to do some weird forwarding I imagine...
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I use Splashtop THD on my TFP and i love it i also use the HD version on phone and tablet from time to time as there are some things i like the HD version for as it offers a few mouse pointer eases and i don't always wanna use my finger as the mouse and prefer a more precise mouse pointer. as far as connection i haven't had any issues while connected to my wireless network. the 3g connection however is greatly dependent on the speed of said network so sometimes its awesome if i have 1m speed+ and little unresponsive or disconnects with lower speeds. the functionality however is just wonderful and meets all my needs eventually i will get the dock so that i can start gaming on it as its very difficult without. i also have streamed some of my 1080p movies i have on my computer and the fps is great sometimes there is a slight stutter but nothing that makes it a bad watch
have you attempted to set this connection up through a vpn?
I have just recently bought one of those brookstone rover to play with but the phone won't connect to it it doesn't even shows is there any patch or something for Gs3 that will enable it to connect to AD-hoc network please help it will be a big help thanks and regards,
Omer Khan
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We can't connect to ad-hoc networks because android doesn't natively support it.
If you manage to find a wpa_supplicant file for your SPECIFIC S3 model, maybe you get it to work.
My phone is already rooted and yes i can change the file but I just don't know where to look for the file over XDA I don't know which one is the right file if anyone of you can help me it will be appreciated
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Try this
But make sure to make a backup/nandroid in case something goes wrong.
EDIT: I wouldn't bother if I were you. Seems like that just prevents the wifi from working all together, invest in a router or buy a program like connectify to make an AP that android can connect to.
mhotspot
use this to create hotspot..
isn't there any rom available for gs3 which supports searching and connecting to adhoc network any rom please help guys i really want to use the Brookstone rover through android
Not to my knowledge, there isn't. Like I said ad-hoc networks aren't natively supported on Android. Either you wait it out till someone provides the necessary modifications or you try and see if you can modify it yourself to support ad-hoc.
Are you certain ad-hoc isn't supported?
S1N1ST3R said:
Not to my knowledge, there isn't. Like I said ad-hoc networks aren't natively supported on Android. Either you wait it out till someone provides the necessary modifications or you try and see if you can modify it yourself to support ad-hoc.
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My ASUS TF300T can access my hotspot just fine. Both of my GS3's (1 AT&T, 1 VZW) do not even see it as present.
And yes, the TF300T IS running android, it's totally stock.
Not sure how that fits in to "ad-hoc networks aren't natively supported on Android"
That's my 2 cents worth, because I too want to be able to access my hotspot from my phone when I KNOW it can do it, my tablet does. At work I have almost no signal on my phone and would like to have some music while I work. Yes, I know, I can fill the phone with music but I have yet to find an mp3 player with a good shuffle algorythm that doesn't play the same song 3 times while never playing others. (that's a different topic altogether)
Hi there!
I pump an ad-hoc WiFi signal from my office PC's network adapter, which works fine with my other devices. I would like to connect my Verizon Galaxy Note 2 to this hotspot but as we all know there is no native ad-hoc support.
What would be the easiest way to accomplish this? An app similar to the WiFi manager on the Archos 101?
My phone is rooted, rom Beans 4.1.2, unlocked bootloader, w/ Perseus kernel
And I realize this question has been asked before but so far I have not searched up the right answer, plus I can't freakin' post anywhere before I get to 10 posts lol. Long time visitor but now that I actually own my own Android device rather than just working on others, I figured I'd finally make an account.
Thanks in advance for the help
3rd Party Temp Workaround
Hey Guys,
So no responses eh? Anyway obviously I wasn't about to give up on my searching, but so far I have only had success with Connectify.
Its a third party application that shares your wired internet connection with your wifi adapter and pumps the signal. Basically it does exactly what ad-hoc is for but it can be seen by Android devices.
I am using the Lite version not the Pro and it has been working fine. But don't get me wrong I STILL WANT TO ENABLE AD-HOC. I am still searching for a way to do this but in the meantime I figured I'd post this info in case anybody else is still trying to do this as I am. I Googled earlier and the second listing that came up was this Q&A thread I posted, so I figured if somebody else Googled the same thing and came to this thread I didn't want them to leave empty-handed.
So if anybody has any info on how to make ad-hoc networks visible on the Note 2 please let me know, but until then using Connectify can have you set up and saving 4G data in a few minutes.
I can't speak to using this on the note, but I used adhoc switcher from the play store on an early lenovo tablet that for some reason could only tether to a phone as adhoc. The app had a ton of settings so I am betting you could make it work in this situation.
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Hey,
Does anyone know of an app what can help me automatically switch Wi-Fi based in hirsignal strengths, I have 3 connections in the house all of them have the same SSID but they're all in different places around the house basically I am looking for an app to reconnect Wi-Fi if there is an available connectable SSID 20% stronger signal.
All of the apps I've found only support different SSID's which is rather annoying.
You can give tasker a try, im not sure if it will allow you to do exactly what you ask. Surely it will be much easier if all the name of the 3 wifi were different, at that point I think android should automatically switch to the most powerful one.
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DBBGBA said:
You can give tasker a try, im not sure if it will allow you to do exactly what you ask. Surely it will be much easier if all the name of the 3 wifi were different, at that point I think android should automatically switch to the most powerful one.
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Hey,
I realised tht if they had different names android would automatically switch but there are like 15 wireless devices in the house and setting then all up to 3 wireless connections is a hassle especially with setting up static IP's and proxy settings for adblock plus.
Also when we have friends and family over they're more than welcome to use the Wi-Fi so it makes more hassle.
I'll have a look into tasker, thanks for your reply.
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I'm so not understanding this Tasker, I can't work out how to do this... I've done a few other things but seriously can't get my head around this exact need.