Howto Connect Your iPod Touch To an Ad-hoc Wireless Network

If you are an iPod touch owner you will definitely love to be hooked to a Wi-fi connection all the time. Unless and until you are connected wirelessly you won’t unleash the real fun. Consider a situation where you don’t have a wireless router, but still wish to browse internet using your ipod touch. Wireless ad- hoc networks can do magic here. What is an Ad-hoc network?

An ad hoc network is a temporary connection between computers created wirelessly. These networks can only be wireless and you must have a wireless network adapter installed in your computer.

There is a problem here. Ad-hoc networks are basically a computer to computer connections. So if you try to connect your iPod Touch directly to a created network you will not be successful. The reason being certain parameters required for a connection not getting resolved automatically.

Don’t worry, a simple third party app called CC Proxy Server can solve this issue. CC Proxy Server is an easy-to-use Internet connection sharing software. Supporting dial-up, DSL connections etc it helps you build your own proxy server and share Internet access within a LAN easily.


How to create and connect to a Ad-hoc network :

1) Download and install CC Proxy Server .

2) Launch CC Proxy Server and go to “Options“. Enable all the “proxy services” and “protocols” .Leave the “NT service” option unchecked. Then click “ok“. Minimize this app now.

3) Now Create an Ad-hoc network.



For Windows xp and Vista users :

All Windows Xp and Vista users can follow the steps required to setup an Ad-hoc network from this CNET video :








For Windows 7 users :

1) Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center .

2) Under “Change your network settings” click “Setup a new connection or network“.

3) Now under the “Choose a connection option” pop window select “Setup a wireless Ad hoc (computer to computer ) network” and click “Next” .

You will be greeted with another screen briefing you about what an Ad hoc network is. Click “Next” .

4) In the next window enter your Network name (SSID), choose a security type and enter the security key (if u have selected Open, then no need of security key). Check “Save this network” and then click “Next”.

5) Enable “Turn on internet connection sharing” and then click Close.

The PC side setup is now over.

In your Ipod Touch :

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Choose your Ad-hoc network you created in Step 3 and connect to it.

Voila, you will now be able to connect and browse from your Ipod touch.

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How to Create an Access Point for WiFi on your S60 3rd Edition device like the Nokia N80,N93, etc

This tutorial is designed to help you set up your phone’s wireless connection. In the tutorial you will:


1. Find and Define your Access Point (Section 2.1)

2. Configure the Access Point (Section 2.2)

3. Set your Access Point as the Home Access Point (Section 2.3)

4. Turn on Sharing (Section 2.3)

5. Share Media File (Section 2.4)


The Section numbers refer to the Nokia procedures that you can find in the Nokia Nseries Support Guide for Using WLAN and UPNP support guide.



1. Find and Define your Access Point:


1. Press the Menu button.

2. Select Connect. > Conn. Mgr. > Available WLAN.

The phone searches for WLANs within range and displays the access points and routers.

3. Highlight the Access Point name (for example: linksys).

4. Press Options > Define Access Point.

5. When asked to confirm that you wish to create the access point, press Yes.

An access point is created with default WLAN settings for the

chosen WLAN network.


2. Configure the Access Point


This procedure walks you through configuring an Access Point named “linksys” that uses WEP for its security mode. You must use your Access Point or router’s information.


Note: Information displayed in Blue must be replaced with information appropriate to your Access Point. The information in blue is unlikely to work in your configuration.

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Select Connect. > Home netw… > Settings

3. For the N80: Select Home Access Point > User Defined.

The Access Point that you defined in the last procedure does not show up in the list.

For the N93: Select Home Access Point > Create New. Click OK.

Search for WLAN > Select the WLAN.

4. Press Options.

5. Select New Access Point > Use Default Settings.

6. Assign values to Settings.

* Connection: Home (This name is how you will identify the WLAN)

* Data bearer: Wireless LAN

* WLAN netw. name > Search for netw. > select the access point: linksys.

* Network status: Public

* WLAN netw. mode: Infrastructure

* WLAN security mode: WEP (this depends on how your router is configured)

* WLAN security sett.:

o WEP key in use: #1

o Authentication type: Open

o WEP key settings:

+ WEP encryption: 128 bits

+ WEP key format: Hexadecimal

+ WEP Key: 9CC5096B7F59ABBAF6C19AE105

* Homepage: http://www.google.com

7. Press Back.



3. Set your Access Point as the Home Access Point

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Select Connect. > Home netw… > Settings

3. Select Home Access Point > User Defined.

The Access Point that you just defined shows up in the list.

4. Select the Access Point.

5. Turn on Sharing



Procedure for the Nokia N80 >>

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Select Connect. > Home netw… > Settings

3. Select Content Sharing.

4. If the phone asks whether to create the connection, press Yes.

Sharing is enabled.



Procedure for the Nokia N93 >>

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Select Connect. > Home netw… > Share Content

3. Select Content Sharing.

4. If the phone asks whether to create the connection, press Yes.

Sharing is enabled.

5. Share Media Files



Procedure for the Nokia N80 >>

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Select Connect. > Home netw… > Settings

3. Select Share content.

4. Select Images & Video.

5. Select Share all Files (shown with an x for selected).

6. Press OK.

7. Select Music.

8. Select Share all Files (shown with an x for selected).

9. Press OK.



Procedure for the Nokia N93 >>

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Select Connect. > Home netw… > Share Content

3. Select Images & Video.

4. Select Share all Files (shown with an x for selected).

5. Press OK.

6. Select Music.

7. Select Share all Files (shown with an x for selected).

8. Press OK.

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Creating a Wi-Fi Connection

Mobile workers must know how to set up their mobile gear to connect to Wi-Fi locations. Using Windows XP in this tutorial, we'll go through the steps for setting up a laptop to access a Wi-Fi network. Some Wi-Fi cards can be set to automatically detect and connect to Wi-Fi networks, though it is still important to know how to manually set up your Wi-Fi card to connect to a wireless network.

•Before you attempt to use any Wi-Fi network, find out what the SSID, Channel, Mode and WEP keys are. Some Wi-Fi locations do not require a WEP key. Many Wi-Fi providers have this information on their Web site or they'll give you the information when you purchase access.

Ensure you have a firewall program installed and running. This will protect your data.

•Start up your laptop and look for the Wi-Fi network icon in the bottom right of the screen.

•Click on the Wi-Fi Connection icon on bottom right of screen and you should see a window that indicates connection, strength and duration. Click on the Properties tab.
 
Network Card Properties
 

Configuring a Wi-Fi Network

.This window shows the type of networking card installed. Click on the Wireless Networks tab.

Adding a Network Connection

Entering a new SSID network connection
Once the Wireless Network Connection Properties window is open, you will have two options depending on how you set up your laptop. Entering SSID and WEP Key



If you do not see any networks listed in Preferred or Available networks, you will have to manually add the SSID. Click on Add. You will have to enter the SSID and WEP key (if required). Click OK and you should then see the network you just added in the Available Networks box.

Using an Available Network

Configuring SSID for an available network.

If you see the correct SSID showing in the Available Networks, then you need to click on Configure in order to enter the WEP key if that is required.



 

Entering SSID and WEP Key

In this window, enter the SSID for the Wi-Fi network you want to access. Make sure you do not have CAPS lock or NUM lock while entering the information.


If a Network key is required, click on "Data Encryption and then enter the Network key you have been provided with. Again make sure you do not have CAPS or NUM lock on. Click OK when entered. If you have entered the key incorrectly, a message will pop up and you will need to re-enter the key.


Making the Connection

Wi-Fi Connection



.Next go to Start - and where it says Connect To click on that and you should see choices similar to the graphic below. Click on Wireless Network Connection and it should work.

Potential Problems & Their Solutions:


There are occasions when the connection doesn't work. In these cases check your firewall software and make sure it allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi network. To check this, disable your firewall software and check the connection again. If you can connect with the firewall program disabled, you will need to change your firewall settings. If your firewall program is not the problem, check the SSID and WEP key information that you entered. Both of these are case sensitive. If you had obtained SSID information from the Internet, check with someone in the establishment to see if the SSID has been changed.

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What is Wi Fi?


A way to get Internet access, the term Wi Fi is a play upon the decades-old term HiFi that describes the type of output generated by quality musical hardware, Wi Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is used to define any of the wireless technology in the IEEE 802.11 specification - including (but not necessarily limited to) the wireless protocols 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. The Wi-Fi Alliance is the body responsible for promoting the term and its association with various wireless technology standards.

What is a Wi Fi Hotspot?

A Wi Fi hotspot is defined as any location in which 802.11 (wireless) technology both exists and is available for use to consumers. In some cases the wireless access is free, and in others, wireless carriers charge for Wi Fi usage. Generally, the most common usage of Wi Fi technology is for laptop users to gain Internet access in locations such as airports, coffee shops, and so on, where Wi Fi technology can be used to help consumers in their pursuit of work-based or recreational Internet usage.

How Can I Use Wi Fi?

You must be using a computer or PDA that has Wi Fi connectivity already working. Most portable computers can add Wi Fi using an adapter that plugs into a PC card slot or USB port.

Will I need to have an account with a Wi Fi service provider?

Generally, no. You should be able to sign up with the provider at the location. Many providers will display instructions when browser software opens on a WiFi-enabled computer. If you don't have an account, simply start your computer and make sure your Wi Fi card is plugged on. Then, open a browser.

Is Wi Fi the same as Bluetooth?

No. While both are wireless technology terms, Bluetooth technology lives under the IEEE protocol 802.15.1, while Wi Fi falls under the 802.11 specification. What this means for consumers is that appliances using Wi Fi technology and those using Bluetooth technology are not interoperable. Bluetooth and Wi Fi are different in several ways, and are not necessarily in competition. Wi Fi technology boasts faster data transfer speeds and range, making it a good replacement for Ethernet (802.3) systems, while Bluetooth requires less power and is therefore more prominent in small appliances, such as PDAs.

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