Access network share via WiFi

[ehabh]

I had a JasJar and before it PDA2k and with both I could not mount network shares on my local home network. I write the address in file explorer in the format \\10.0.0.23\share where the share share does not even have a password and is share to everybody and the phone can not recognize the share.
It does see other devices on the local netword for example it can browse the Internet and access my routers web based admin but not the share.
Other computers on my home network can access the share.\
I heard there are programs that help in doing this, but is there no direct or free way to do this?

[mniko]

Try using Resco File Explorer in which you will be able to map shared network folders and then you can access them from File Explorer directly, it even support possword protected shared items.

[Nasdaq]

Im using the standard file explorer, it works fine. I start by typing \\P4 which eventually shows my shares, and then I can navigate as I want.

Cheers
Nasdaq

[ehabh]

Nasdaq, which version of windows do do you have the share on. Are there any special settings?
It gives me "network path was not found" always then "Network resource can not be found or you do not have the permission to access the network".
The share has no password, on windows it just logs me in without any further input.
I am using the openpath in the file explorer.

[mniko]

May be you need to check once again about IP Addresses and Default Gateway settings, which is not allowing you to connect with your LAN.

[Carnivor]

--Universal can't connect to Windows Server 2003--

Cant map to a Windows 2003 Server share? Is it also a Domain Controller? Check the server for
start / programs / administraton tools / Domain Controller Security Policy
Then check Local Policies / Security Options :
Microsoft Network Server: Digitally sign communications (always)
change to disabled


that will stop your universal from accessing a share normal windows machines can access.,.

[ehabh]

This problem is on WindowsXP share not on windows server.
Also the imate can access the Internet and even the administration of the router, so I gues it has full TCP/IP abililty.
Are there any workgroup settings that I need to do?

[Nasdaq]

Sorry for not getting back earlier, my share is on an XP sp1 box.

What I would REALLY like to do is browse my Exec over wifi from my PC. :?

Cheers
Nasdaq

[Otto-Mate]

Anyone got any other advice on this one?

Can't access my network shares with //192.168.0.1/ etc either?

Thanks

M.

[Azhad]

I can't access shares by using the IP, I have to use the name of the machine: \\azhad instead of \\10.168.2.158

Azhad

[jatt]

Hi Guys,

what is this sharing stuff u r talking about?

Please excuse me for this newbee question but i want to know about what sort of sharing etc can i do with my Exec and Laptop, like exploring files on laptop from Exec or other way around?

My laptop has Windows XP sp2 and i use wireless router to share my broadband

many thnx......

Jatt

[forrest]

I had the same problem accessing network shares on my Universal...
I was also typing IP address in Resco Explorer and it was not working.

But I could make it work using the computer name. I have no idea why it work whil with basic ip address it couldn't, but at least I am able to browse my computer folder and play video files.

So try using "\\computername\share" to see if it's working.

forrest.

[ehabh]

I tried doing that, using the computer name. It takes more time to tell me that it can not access the server.

I think that to resolve the name of the computer it needs a wins server, is that correct?

Could it also be in your network settings if you set your network as internet or connects to work?

[ehabh]

Jatt theoretically you should be able to create a network share on any computer on your network and be able to access it on your phone. This is really handy since you would not need to activesync to exchange files.

But note that for JasJar/Exec or any WM5 device you can not sync over the network just share files.

[jatt]

Thanks for trying to help me out but can u tell me how do i create a network share on my computer? please

Thanks again

[Big Purple Penguin]

I've got the same problem. I can connect to the internet through my router but for the life of me I can't connect to the shared on my PC (XP SP2). I know it's not a problem with my EXEC because I can connect to my PC at work. I can see my PC in the device list but not connect to it.

The first time I tried to connect using Resco Explorer 05 I managed to ge the screen asking for log-on details, but never got any further as it said my passwork was incorrect. Since then I've never managed to get the log-on screen back only an error say the network resource was unavailable.

I've ran the XP network set-up wizard more times than I can count, changed my PC settings manually but still had no luck. Has no one figured out what we're doing wrong?

[forrest]

I didn't really understand the machine name issue as I don't have any WINS or DNS server at home... But for me it worked...

Anyway you should try to temporarily disable your personnal firewall (On the computer you're trying to access) just to see if it is not blocking network traffic for the windows sharing.

If it is the problem, then you have to configure your firwall to stop blocking this traffic...

Sorry, but it's all I know...

Forrest.