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Re: n900 WIFI woes

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Originally Posted by cr0c0 (Post 546720)

Do not use ad-hoc networking on the router, that's for connecting two computers together. Set the router as base/infrastructure or whatever the other option is. I'm pretty sure that will solve your problem.

I'm using a Windows 7 computer with a wireless card as a router, and I can't find any options for switching it from ad-hoc to infrastructure mode. I'll try borrowing a hardware router and see if I get better luck.

Re: n900 WIFI woes

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Originally Posted by dsawhney (Post 546724)

if it is 2009.42-11, that's the original firmware. There have been 3 firmware upgrades since the N900 launch. The current version PR 1.1.1 is 2010.02-8.

Thanks again!

It looks like I'm on the original firmware. I just took a look at the wiki, and it seems that upgrading the firmware will wipe out all the data on my device. I'd really rather not do that, since I just spent 4 tedius hours customizing it and transcribing information onto it. Is there an easy way to backup and restore user data prior to a firmware upgrade, or will I need to do it all again?

I know that Nokia and the n900 have a good reputation, but I also know that occasionally other companies have shipped software or firmware updates that come with DRM malware that can turn an open device into a closed device. Before I flash or upgrade anything, I'd feel safer knowing that I can always go back. If something doesn't work out with the upgrade and want to go back, where would I obtain the original firmware?

Re: n900 WIFI woes

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Originally Posted by supermonkey (Post 546770)

you can't go back. the one before the last had a change in the cellular chip that would render your sim useless if you tried to go back. but don't worry, there's nothing you would want to go back to anyway.

just use the phone's backup feature (in the main menu) it will do a great job of backing up everything except media. as for the media you've added (images, videos, etc), just back it up on your primary pc as you would a regular USB drive.

Re: n900 WIFI woes

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Originally Posted by supermonkey (Post 546740)

Yes, when I tried it with an infrastructure router, things "just worked" like I expected them to.

I'm still curious as to why the n900 doesn't work with ad-hoc networks, but now that I have a workaround I guess I can start using the application manager. Thanks for the useful advice!

Re: n900 WIFI woes

i have a kinda same problem..
But my wifi was working perfectly on my phone for a month unitl yesterday it just stopped. It is connected but no webpages load or anything. Its working on my laptop but not on my n900. Im using vodafone GPRS at the moment. Any ideas as to what could ahve gone wrong suddenly?

Please help.

I reinstalled the firmware and formatted the phone and did everything. Any ideas pleasE?