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 The Main Man  Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,986 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage  |
 You probably won't be surprised to learn that I rebuild and setup devices, a LOT! Sometimes because i'm testing a new piece of software that has caused the phone to do odd things, sometimes because I have a new device that I need to set up for use. To be honest, I have the process down pretty slick now. I have my T-Mobile operator settings on my microSD in CAB form, I have a directory containing all the applications I use in CAB form, and being an Exchange user (with 4smartphone), I can get my contacts, calendar and mail on the device with ease too. The only thing that is a bit of a pain to set up is WiFi networks, WEP keys etc. etc. Enter Devicescape. I actually came across this application today while installing software on my Nokia N800, as that is a supported platform. Yes, Devicescape supports the Nokia N800 as well as Windows, Mac OSX, Windows Mobile (duh!) and various Nokia phones. So what does it do? Think of DeviceScape as an online repository for all your WiFi networks. They could be networks at home, work or just about anywhere. They could be commercial networks such as T-Mobile, BT Openzone, Fon etc. Now imagine that as well as storing YOUR networks on DeviceScape, you can also share details with your friends and they can share with you. So my friend Mark has a WiFi network at his house, and he's shared his network details so that I can connect when I visit seamlessly. Couple this powerful online tool with very slickly implemented clients, and you should never need to manually input your WEP keys again. An example - I rebuilt my P4550 today. I hard reset, installed my T-Mobile GPRS CAB, installed the Devicescape client, and registered the device on the Devicescape website. I then turned on WiFi and connected - no key input or other configuration required. The WEP keys had been automatically downloaded by the Devicescape client, it's so cool.  So you want to give it a go right? Just head over to http://www.devicescape.com and get started... this is a truly must-have tool for me, so I thought i'd share it with you. Oh, and it's free! Enjoy!  P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Jul 22 2007, 00:06
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 Editor Dude Group: Moderator Team Posts: 1,715 Joined: 23rd April 2003 From: Leicester, UK Member No.: 4,973 Device(s): SPV M700 / E650 |
WEP keys!?
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Jul 22 2007, 02:47
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 Addict  Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 989 Joined: 20th March 2004 From: Gloucestershire, UK Member No.: 37,012 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
Sounds great.
All I need to do now is figure out how to set up a functional network whereby my VarioII can access shared drives, printers etc, rather than just connect to the web via the router To be honest, I don't find inputting an 8 character WEP PSK too arduous. Will it do anything other than store my WEP key on their servers? Will it automatically install a File Explorer capable of using a network (and map the drives etc)? Will it tell my printer to accept data from my VII via the network? If it will -- I'm in!!
-------------------- MDA Vario II, WM6, SanDisk 2Gb micro-SD, Motorola HS810 BT headset, and chuffed to little mint balls!!!
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Jul 22 2007, 07:54
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,986 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
QUOTE(Alex (nedge2k) @ Jul 22 2007, 01:06)  WEP keys!? WEP keys, WPA keys, whatever... point being I have at least 6 networks configured in my phone with various keys, plus this manages my FON account and my T-Mo WiFi account. I like it  P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Jul 22 2007, 07:55
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,986 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
QUOTE(pd.ryder @ Jul 22 2007, 03:47) Sounds great. All I need to do now is figure out how to set up a functional network whereby my VarioII can access shared drives, printers etc, rather than just connect to the web via the router To be honest, I don't find inputting an 8 character WEP PSK too arduous. Will it do anything other than store my WEP key on their servers? Will it automatically install a File Explorer capable of using a network (and map the drives etc)? Will it tell my printer to accept data from my VII via the network? If it will -- I'm in!! I use Resco Explorer to browse my network drives no problem P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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 Enthusiast  Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 156 Joined: 27th November 2002 From: www.coolsmartphone.com Member No.: 164 |
Hmmm.. I don't think the boss would appreciate it if DeviceScape got hacked into and our company WEP / WPA keys were used to get into the network. Sure, it sounds a bit daft to suggest that, but I doubt any manager would appreciate it if you said, "I'm just adding our network details onto this website..."
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Jul 22 2007, 09:26
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,986 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
While that's true, there are plenty of sites out there that hold data that's confidential
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Jul 23 2007, 08:02
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Enthusiast Group: Posters Posts: 170 Joined: 6th January 2004 Member No.: 27,411 |
QUOTE(Gears @ Jul 22 2007, 10:01) Hmmm.. I don't think the boss would appreciate it if DeviceScape got hacked into and our company WEP / WPA keys were used to get into the network. Sure, it sounds a bit daft to suggest that, but I doubt any manager would appreciate it if you said, "I'm just adding our network details onto this website..." i have signed up and i must admit it appears a very useful service with regards to company WEP/WPA details, how about abbreviating the Name or entering one that is non-descript??? and with regards to the SSID, arent they generally Router related rather than site/location related?? i kind of took the approach that whilst there is an element of risk to putting details online, it was a bit like finding a front door key when you are on holiday in China !! just my 2p worth good find though Paul, i have my home and BTOPENZONE logged in as i am always hard resetting PDA's and always forgetting my wifi hotspot membership!!! |
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 20,986 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Glad to see someone else rather than me likes it!
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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