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1, Q: I enter my computer IP and username, click to connect but it always pop up this text "path not found or time out try again later"
A:
- Please make sure your phone and your computer is in the same local network.
- You can visit the server through other pc in local networks. If it cannot connect successfully either, it might be the network problem (maybe firewall, user permission, etc.)
2, Q: Can you tell me step by step on how to enable what's needed for my g1 to remote to pc I have windows XP service pack3.
A:
- On PC, most users can let it as default setting without any operation.In cases you have problems, make sure that you PC can be visited by other PCs in your local network(If not, examine the firewall settings),For windows, you need not set Samba(Windows supports it inbuilt), but Microsoft network file and printer sharing should be open.
- On Phone, follow the steps in the user manual. That is, jump to Remote Tab/MENU/Add, Add a new Server, input the computer's ip, uncheck Anonymous box, input username and password. Username/password is what you use to logon windows. In Windows, you can Click Start/Run,type cmd,press Enter,type ipconfig, press Enter to get your computer's ip.
3, Q: When trying to access protected servers, I get a username and password error. I'm certain to have typed in the correct password and username.
A: the reasons might be:
- Wrong Username or empty Password. (User name and password that you create in your G1 is the same as in your pc.)
- SAMBA configuration on the PC is not correct, that means, you cannot visit PC files from other PCs in the same network.
- Some folders have special permission request that your user don't have.
4, Q: I am using Vista/XP and, I would need a samba server to work with the android app?
A: This app needs a samba server if one wants to share PC files with the phone, but it's a built-in feature in Windows, so the user would just leave it as default and doesn't need to care about it.
5, Q: I just want to know if you need a wireless network to be able to access files on your computer.
A: You need a way to connect with local network; normally wireless is the best choice.
6, Q: If I login anonymously without this I can view but not edit move or transfer, trying to login with I've no access?
A: Depends on computer system settings, anonymous user has different permissions, cannot view/can view but not move/... etc.
7, Q:When transferring entire folders from the LAN machine to the phone, It consistently hangs on the 3rd or 4th file.
A: Normally the phone will cut off Wi-Fi when sleeping, which might cause the file transferring to stop. Goto Setting in the system, then WiFi settings, Menu, Advanced,WiFi sleep policy, to change this option to Never if you need transfer files when the phone is sleeping.
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