WiFi Network Browsing on PDA2k

[AndyCr15]

I have a WiFi network at home but am having trouble connecting in to get to our file server. I can browse the internet using the WiFi connection, but cannot seem to connect a networked drive. It is asking about VPN's and such, which we don't have :(

Anyone know how this is easily done? It might be easier if I can enter a username and password to log into the file server...

[nomadman]

i'll take a stab at this. can you please clarify whether you are sharing a physical drive or a directory.

can you do a simple test by sharing a directory on your PC and install a demo of Resco Exprorer 2003 on you PPC. then try to browse your network with Resco Exprorer. you should be able to see the shared folder unless you have the workgroup and/or firewall misconfigured.

[AndyCr15]

I installed Resco, it doesn't show any computers on the network, although we have 4 or 5 up and running on the network just fine right now.

If I try and add by IP or by PC name, it gives an error which is likely because you need a username and password to browse these PC's.

[nomadman]

I think you have some network setting wrong on your PPC. There some setting that need to be set on your PPC to be able to access your shared rescources. Make sure your PPC has the same workgroup name. I have read others post that the AP was the problem. After switching to another brand of AP, they were able to browse the network resources.

When I hit a brick wall like this, I back up using Sprite Backup. Then do a hard reset. It's often more simple to troubleshoot the unit with baring installation. When I find the problem, I restore my current backup and fix it from there.

I know I'm not helping much, but there are so many variables to your problem. You'll just have to stick with it. We know that the WiFi works since you can browse the interent. I for one almost regretted buying this unit. But when I found a stable ROM and stable productivity applications, I don't think I can live without it.

[AndyCr15]

I think you have some network setting wrong on your PPC. There some setting that need to be set on your PPC to be able to access your shared rescources. Make sure your PPC has the same workgroup name.
But how do I find network settings like this?

[nomadman]

Try going into the WiFi Setting and play with Work and Internet settings. I attached MyIpConfig for PPC. Extract the file and copy the extracted file in any directory on your PPC and run it. This will give you some information that may help troubleshoot. Make sure the WiFi adaptor is selected than go into the "More Info" option. This will give you the workgroup name.

Have you backed up and hard reset yet?