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WMWifiRouter 0.89 |
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Info/description:
WMWifiRouter is a tool that turns your Windows Mobile device into almost an Access Point. Almost, I write, because it uses an Ad-Hoc (computer-to-computer) connection instead of infrastructure mode. It's purpose is the same though: allow your WiFi-enabled devices to use your WM device's data connection to connect to the internet.Base requirements * Windows Mobile 5 - SmartPhone Edition or PocketPC (with phone functionality) Edition OR
* Windows Mobile 6 - Standard or Professional (NOT Classic!)
* A WiFi connection on your device
* A (cellular) data connection on your device
* Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) installed (and working) on your device ( \Windows\IntShrui.exe ) - if you do not have this installed, see the FAQ section.
Installation Go to my webpage and download the CAB to install directly on your phone, or download the EXE (or ZIP) to install it on your phone through your desktop. Note that you must turn WiFi to ON before you start the installation. The installer will create an Ad-Hoc network called "WMWifiRouter" on your device. On first run, WMWifiRouter will create a backup of some important registry settings it will change during operation as well. Note that the Ad-Hoc network that it creates does not have any security set. Once you are satisfied that everything is working correctly, you should add WEP-based encryption through your control panel.NOTICE: If you are using a version that doesn't have the installer yet (v0.84 and older) you should first fully remove WMWifiRouter from your device. You can remove the shortcut inside WMWifiRouter itself through the options menu, and you can then just delete the EXE file. Remove the Ad-Hoc network you made and you're all set. Uninstallation WiFi should be turned on for uninstallation as well.Usage WMWifiRouter is very simple to operate (if everything goes well). After installation just start the program, press "Connect", wait until the screen gives you a fully green icon and then you can connect your other WiFi-enabled devices to the "WMWifiRouter" network. Once you are connected, for most devices you can just press the power button to turn off the screen and other power using components of your device, while it remains functional as a WiFi router.NOTICE: If you have a Titan / Mogul or other device that has a hardware WiFi switch, turn this to the on position before starting WMWifiRouter. NOTICE: Obviously, using WMWifiRouter to tether over WiFi uses your phone's data connection, so you should make sure you have good data plan, or you will be charged extra! Options Note that all of these options have to be set before you press connect, or you will require a WMWifiRouter restart!Options - Crash Cleanup
This option restores the previously backed-up registry settings. If your device crashes while running WMWifiRouter, you should restart your device, restart WMWifiRouter and select this option. The settings for normal device operation will be restored and WMWifiRouter will exit.
Options - Configuration - Auto start
If this option is checked, WMWifiRouter will connect when you start the program. You should not enable this unless you have fully tested WMWifiRouter and it works for you. In fact, even then I wouldn't enable it, but someone asked for it, so here is the option. This option is unchecked by default.
Options - Configuration - Auto quit
If this option is checked, WMWifiRouter will automatically terminate when you (or the device itself due to some error) terminate ICS. This option is checked by default. You should leave this on if you value your sanity, as things will go weird when both WMWifiRouter and ICS are running and only one of them terminates. (ICS will be terminated when you quit WMWifiRouter).
Options - Configuration - Auto reconnect
If this option is checked, WMWifiRouter will attempt to automatically reconnect your data and WiFi connections if they are dropped. This option is checked by default.
Options - Configuration - Unattended mode
WMWifiRouter has two different pieces of code that keep the WiFi routing alive when you press the power button to turn the screen off. Unattended mode is the default mode to do this, as this seems to work for most people. If it doesn't work for you, uncheck this option, and the other piece of code will be used. This option is checked by default.
Options - Configuration - Use DHCP Allocator
This option selects if WMWifiRouter uses Windows Mobile' DHCP Allocator component. This gives WMWifiRouter a bit more control over the DHCP setup, which works better for some devices. However, some other devices seem not to like it at all (like the iPod), and this option has to be turned off for those, to use DHCP. This option is unchecked by default, as it creates as many problems as it solves. If it works for you, it's nicer than having it disabled, though.
Options - Show Log
This option replaces the shiny interface with a text log, which may be useful when running into trouble.
Options - About...
Show the about screen. The about screen shows copyrights and the version you are using, among other things.
Options - Quit
Guess what this does. Really, guess!
Credits and thanks
* fluxist - For uncovering the bases of how to make this all work
* TalynOne - For expanding on fluxist's work, for his awesome guide, his work on testing WMWifiRouter and managing the old thread
* borealcool - For the awesome graphics in WMWifiRouter
Update Description: v0.89 (07-01-2008):
- Made the use of DHCP Allocator disabled by default.
- Added some log strings.
v0.88 (06-01-2008):
- Made the use of DHCP Allocator configurable.
- Added some code that hopefully prevents ICS from randomly popping up (again).
v0.87 (06-01-2008):
- Corrects ActiveSync issue.
- WiFi settings break again for when WiFi is turned off.
v0.86:
- Removed some rebind calls.
- Issue where WiFi settings were not available after running WMWifiRouter fixed.
- Tweaked DHCP and connection settings.
v0.85:
- Added CAB (Windows Mobile) installer.
- Added EXE (Windows XP/Vista) installer.
- Modified the icons (the small icon is still not perfect, but getting close).
- Moved creation of Ad-Hoc network to the installers.
- Moved creation of shortcut to the installers.
- Ad-Hoc network is no longer hidden.
v0.84:
- Fixed issue with internal backups that could corrupt registry.
- Changed Crash Cleanup code to use previously saved backup.
- Added a sort of setup for first run:
o Notifies of backup and Crash Cleanup option.
o Optional start menu shortcut creation.
o Optionally let WMWifiRouter create the Ad-Hoc network for you (this is EXPERIMENTAL).
v0.82:
- Added DHCP registry tweaks. Apparently, DHCP didn't work for everybody, I hope this will resolve that issue. IP addresses given out by DHCP start at .32 and run to .254, this leaves .2 to .31 to use as static addresses (no DHCP).
- Timeout tweaks added, hopefully the WiFi will now no longer disconnect during longer periods of no activity.
- The ID of the network the phone is connected to is now displayed.
- Small GUI adjustments.
- Like every other release, timings have been adjusted again.
v0.81:
- Modified the way the images are embedded in the exe... compiler went crazy.
- Tweaked timings again.
- Added WLAN timeout, if the WLAN doesn't respond to WMWifiRouter it should no longer crash your phone, but give you an error instead.
v0.80:
- Changed interface to use big icons and animations.
- Added new program icons, still needs some work though.
- Added option to make the log visible.
- Added about screen (with new logo).
- Added options to create/remove shortcut in your program menu.
- Added extra registry backup/restore functionality.
- Added detection for ICS, with the optional error message.
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