Hi all, first post at XDA!
I have a TF201
Firmware: 2.6.69.4
Android 4.0.3
With a USB Gigabit network card - Gelphi G Monoprice
I don't seem to be getting an IP, every other device on my network - PVR, 2 x PCs, iPhone ect are connecting fine, just not my Prime. Are there any setting required to enable USB networking? Or perhaps somewhere to configure a static IP for my USB adapter?
Any help appreciated.
Wilko
other then just turning your wifi off there shouldn't be anything else
the usb should be a plug and play
it could be that the usb-ethernet is not compatible with the prime
You could try configuring it by using AnyCut (Does not require root) since it creates shortcuts to virtually everything on your prime, including hidden settings. One of them is called "Ethernet" and leads to Ethernet settings. You can get AnyCut here, since it's considered incompatible with the TF Prime on the play store, just make sure under security that allow installation of apps outside of the market is checked. (You can re-uncheck it once you finished installing AnyCut) https://www.dropbox.com/s/dny6o1c540u02ow/com.appdroid.anycut.apk
Once you install it, open it (Yes the gui is out of scale but it will still work), tap New shortcut, then Activity, then scroll down to Ethernet and tap that, then hide the keyboard and tap OK. Finally go back to your home screen an tap the Ethernet Icon, it should then lead you to the Ethernet settings.
OK so I have an incredible problem and I swear I'm not bs you guys, I'm not a troll, it's true.
So, a few weeks ago I bought a Meecol M8S Pro (Amlogic S912, Android 7.1, ARM Cortex A53, 3GB RAM) from Gearbest. The box itself is all right, but it causes a problem I never seen in my life and I never thought it would be possible for any device to do.
Basically, when I turn on the android box, as soon goes in to home screen, right after the splash / intro "Meecol", it messes my Fastweb modem and all my devices can't connect to internet!
They see my WiFi but it's a " Internet but no connection". As u can see from the picture attached, LEDs on my modem goes red, showing some problems. Only turning off the box and rebooting the modem fixes the problem for all the devices. The most incredible thing is that modem "goes crazy" even BEFORE the box actually connects to his WiFi. In those seconds the box goes into home screen and is stll searching WiFi , I can already see my modem is already messed up! Note that if I keep all my devices turned on (the android box too) and THEN reboot / turn on my modem, everything is OK and they all connect, but obviously this is no solution to reboot my modem every time...
I can only assume is some problem related to IP addresses or something, I went in to settings but everything seems all right. What could it be? And how the hell a single android device can mess a modem and connection for all devices?!?!
Change from DHCP settings to manually assigned IP addresses.
Downunder35m said:
Change from DHCP settings to manually assigned IP addresses.
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Do u mean Settings > WiFi > -my network properties- > Advanced Options > IP > I have to switch from DHCP to Static? What parameters do I have to set? I see IP Address, Gateway, DNS1, DNS 2...
By the way, in the attachment you can see from my modem settings, how i see all my devices when leds on moden are red, "Internet without connection" for all devices
- The Android Box
- My Notebook
- My Philips smart tv
- One Chromecast in the kitchen
- My Nexus 5
There are plenty of tutorials showing how assign static IP addresses on a device.
Since it is slightly different for all in the menu I can't give you specific advice on that bit.
Your router offers an IP range for your devices and you have to assign a unique IP to every device that connects.
E.G.: Router home page is on 192.168.0.1
Set IP range in the router is 192.168.0.10 to 192.168.0.255
Then every device needs and IP within this range, the default gateway is your routers IP.
DNS use Google's default 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
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Downunder35m said:
There are plenty of tutorials showing how assign static IP addresses on a device.
Since it is slightly different for all in the menu I can't give you specific advice on that bit.
Your router offers an IP range for your devices and you have to assign a unique IP to every device that connects.
E.G.: Router home page is on 192.168.0.1
Set IP range in the router is 192.168.0.10 to 192.168.0.255
Then every device needs and IP within this range, the default gateway is your routers IP.
DNS use Google's default 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
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I see...can I just set static IP for the android box and keep DHCP for all the rest? Or do I have to change to Static for all of them?
P.S. Nevermind, I figured out...OK, I'll do some tests...
Best to do it for all devices.
How did your test go?
I assume all working as expected now?
Downunder35m said:
Best to do it for all devices.
How did your test go?
I assume all working as expected now?
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Still testing...first time I set IP static, right after that, at the first boot, modem went crazy again...but just once. After that time, everything is OK. So, still testing...
OK a little update. Basically the IP static thing it was working...randomly. Sometimes working, sometimes no, sometimes it didn't make any difference.
But I just found out something very odd. If I forget my WiFi password on the android box and I turn it on (so basically it won't even try to connect, because it doesn't know the password anymore...like a new network)...the router still goes crazy! How the hell is this possible???
P.s. as u can see, the WiFi's android box is not even turned on!
I don't know your router but it could be a safety feature.
Some turn the WiFi off if there were too many unauthorised access attempts.
As the box has dual wifi it might be that it tries to connect on both frequencies at the same time.
In case your router is dual band too try to turn off one band and see if that helps.
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I don't know your router but it could be a safety feature.
Some turn the WiFi off if there were too many unauthorised access attempts.
As the box has dual wifi it might be that it tries to connect on both frequencies at the same time.
In case your router is dual band too try to turn off one band and see if that helps.
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U didnt get the point. Read carefully my previous post. Wifi's android box is OFF! It doesn't even TRY to connect to my network! Basically , being turned on near the router is enough! I know it sounds absurd, but that's what happens. See the video. What kind of impulse - emp - vodoo waves this thing have?!?!
You are right, I missed that bit, sorry.
But it might explain the problem!
Just for fun: Place the box in a big tin can or small metal bucket so the metal hields it into the direction of your router.
If the router performs fine now then you found the culprit named interference.
Always had it the other way around though, wiFi devices for example messing with my DVB-T receivers...
In your case I see two possible culprits: The power supply and the box itself.
For the power supply you could try if the box works (for a test only) by using a USB cable to power it.
If shielding the box helps then we might have to find out what causes the interference or find a way to shield the box without buckets and cans.
Downunder35m said:
You are right, I missed that bit, sorry.
But it might explain the problem!
Just for fun: Place the box in a big tin can or small metal bucket so the metal hields it into the direction of your router.
If the router performs fine now then you found the culprit named interference.
Always had it the other way around though, wiFi devices for example messing with my DVB-T receivers...
In your case I see two possible culprits: The power supply and the box itself.
For the power supply you could try if the box works (for a test only) by using a USB cable to power it.
If shielding the box helps then we might have to find out what causes the interference or find a way to shield the box without buckets and cans.
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OK, don't bother that, I just found out something potentially important. I tried every possible solution and combination possible, thinking if its not wifi or Bluetooth interference, I thought "...uhm even of its not connected to wifi or Bluetooth to anything, it is connect trough HDMI to my TV...and my TV is indeed connected to my network (Philips smart TV)...could it be...?"...
I WAS RIGHT. If I turn on the android box NOT connected to TV, router is OK...as soon as I connect the HDMI cable, boom, it all goes to **** again.
Remember, android box's wifi and Bluetooth are always OFF.
solution?
Check HDMI settings on box and TV.
I don't have a big- or smart enough TV...
But if the box can control the TV over HDMI, or the other way around, you might get troubles if something is not working 100%.
I doubt the cable itself will be the problem as these are usally shielded and working in a totally different frequency range but if you have a spare cable try it too.
Friend of mine has similar problem with his noname 60" tv when he uses the tablet for Netflix.
For some reason we still can't figure out TV and tablet try to sync the Wifi - for a lack of explaining it better.
No matter what the TV is set to, once Netflix is started to stream on the TV a different protocol is used and no Wifi works anymore.
The router though does not turn into a xmas tree...
If you can set all to basic HDMI, no CEC or automaic stuff like switching the TV on when the box gives signal.
Also double check that all your devices use assigned and unique IP addresses - only too often DHCP is a culprit by giving out addresses already used by other devices in your network.
Edit:
Bit old but just one of the many websites that point to problems on Phillips TV's.
https://threatpost.com/wifi-bug-plagues-philips-internet-enabled-tvs-2/105134/
Wifi seems only to work properly if the router is not invisible and other WiFi problems are not fixed for years by the manufacturer.
TV might be smart, Phillips certainly is not LOL
OK, tried other milions of combinations and finally I found the "problem" even if its even more absurd.
First of all, I have to say also my PC desktop (not even turned on lol!) is connected to my TV. That's it: if those 2 (android box and PC) are connected to tv by HDMI, if I turn on the android box, my router goes Christmas. So what I did:
- If it's an IP address problem (trough HDMI?!?!), I tried to just disconnect the Ethernet cable in the back of the PC: still Christmas!
- so I tried to COMPLETELY turning off the PC on the back, with the master power button: still Christmas! WHAT THE HELL?!?! IMPOSSIBLE!
- At this point I just tried to keep the HDMI cable plugged to nothing. Literally just one end to the TV and the other end disconnected from the PC.
FIX IT! LOOOOOOL
SERIOUSLY? ONE DAMN HDMI CABLE?
By the way, I never had any problem with THAT cable, I don't remember where I bought it, but I've been playing my games on computer trough my TV for years...never a problem. By the way, is a mini HDMI - HDMI cable, knowing me, a cheap one from eBay...at the moment I do have other HDMI - HDMI cables, but no other mini HDMI, this is the only one I ever got. Tomorrow I'm gonna buy another one, but in the meantime...what the hell is going on? Lol
Well, at least you found the source of the problem....
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.
Hi, I tried plugin my Pocophone to ethernet through a USB c to A adapter and then a USB to ethernet one. I was hoping to be able to connect myself to the LAN network like that. It should work, except it didn't. A friend tried with a Galaxy A series phone and it worked, so the problem is with my phone and not the adapter.
Before anyone starts shouting at me, yes I followed what I could find on Google, that is Settings>Additionnal Settings>Developer Options>Select USB configuration and set it to RNDIS(USB Ethernet). Except when you choose that option, it just does not register it and stays on whatever it was before.
Audio source and MIDI don't register either. And changing options won't always work the first time.
So... anyone has a solution to plug my phone to ethernet?
It does not work on my phone too(Pocophone, miui 10 global beta rom). I have an C-type lan adapter, but when I plug in the lan port it does not work, regardless of what I do with developer options. Is there anyone who knows an app to use ethernet?
i think u can try it from developer options ==> networking ==> select usb configuration ==>RNDIS
joetong said:
i think u can try it from developer options ==> networking ==> select usb configuration ==>RNDIS
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The first screenshot is of my first post and ooh... I already tried what you said... I find it a bit stupid not to read more than the title and see that the *solution* and the exact steps to recreate the issue are listed.
The second screenshot shows that RNDIS is no longer a visible option at all in this menu in MIUI 10. So I have no idea what you're talking about.
I have read it might be a limitation of the USB 2.0 port Xiaomi uses.
But i got this. i'm still on Oreo rom 10.0.4.0
joetong said:
But i got this. i'm still on Oreo rom 10.0.4.0
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Yes, but once again, as I say in my original post, the option was there but did not actually work. Did you try turning off WiFi, Bluetooth and 4G and just connect via rj45 adaptor to the internet ?
PocoSteve said:
Yes, but once again, as I say in my original post, the option was there but did not actually work. Did you try turning off WiFi, Bluetooth and 4G and just connect via rj45 adaptor to the internet ?
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Yes. That didn't solve the problem. I also tried turning on Airplane Mode, but It didn't work also.
Also, there was no RNDIS on select usb configuration. Probably because I updated to beta rom.
Ethernet works like charm in pocophone f1
Ethernet works like charm in pocophone f1 proof:- http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f979/pocophone-f1-supports-ethernet-via-otg-2565322/
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Ethernet works like charm[/url]
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Well it doesn't work for me. How did you manage to do that?
Hmm.....
There is a simillar post on https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/enabling-ethernet-usb-otg-t3220476
I wonder it works on pocophone too. Is there somebody who can try it?(I want to do this myself but it's my main phone and I can't risk it.)
I'm having the same issue, got a USB type C to RJ 45 adaptor, doesn't connect. I checked with a third party app and saw that the adapter was detected, however I didn't get any internet. I tried all the usual stuff (turning off WiFi, turning on airplane mode, etc). So anybody got a solution?
Solution for huawei? On Samsung work fine
Hi all.
I'd like to install LineageOS on this Swift 2x. But it doesn't show up in the list of connected usb devices (lsusb command, Ubuntu).
The phone is able to charge the battery through the usb port.
The USB tethering option: disabled, grayed out.
Connected devices -> USB: disabled and says "disconnected".
Developer options -> USB: is set to MTP.
Seems like the phone doesn't sense the computer connected. There's something else I should enable? Or the usb-c to usb-a cable (the one bundled with the phone) is good only for charging?
Thanks.
Seems that rebooting the phone a couple times solved the problem.
I apologize for the unnecessary post.