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Connect an Archos 605 wifi

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fifou806 Posted messages 2 Status Member -  
 Ricou -
Hello,
605 wifi 4 go latest firmware updated, all plugins
but I don't know how to configure the network to surf, I'm useless with networks
I tried to enter my WEP key, but I can't type up to 26 characters
what's the procedure and where can we find that damn number??
is there any manipulation to do under Vista?

help...

T H A N K S
Configuration: Windows Vista Firefox 2.0.0.11

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    gaastra33 Posted messages 15 Status Member 25
     
    Hello everyone

    I have an Archos 605 wifi that I was able to connect to a Livebox and a Freebox

    - regarding the Livebox
    two cases are present: a Sagem Livebox or an Inventel Livebox
    to connect a wifi device to these routers, you need to press a button that puts the Livebox in search mode, this is button 1 on the front of the Inventel, and for the Sagem, it's one of the three black buttons (the one marked REG)

    there's another solution which is to enter the Livebox's IP address in your internet browser (192.168.1.1 in my case, this address allows access to the Livebox configuration interface, and there you can add the MAC address of the Archos (you can find the Archos MAC address in the system menu of the Archos)

    then, you need to enter the password to access the Livebox, the famous key (WEP or WPA) in any case for the Livebox, you need to set it to a 128-bit key (by default, the Archos is set to 64 bits):
    - you need to put 128 bits next to key size when entering the wifi interface of the Archos
    - you must remain in hexadecimal for the key format
    - enter the key in uppercase (it is found under the Livebox)
    - leave system authentication open (default)
    - leave DHCP automatic configuration

    and then make the connection

    concerning the Freebox:
    you need to go to your internet user account to activate the wifi, and to set a WEP or WPA key
    you need to set the Freebox in router mode to connect both with your Archos and your PC (this is true when you want to connect multiple machines at the same time)
    you need to restart the Freebox
    then on the Archos:
    - you need to enter the key size defined in the Free interface when accessing the wifi interface of the Archos
    - you must remain in hexadecimal for the key format
    - enter the key in uppercase defined in the Free interface
    - leave system authentication open (default)
    - leave DHCP automatic configuration

    Another interesting point:
    you can stream from your PC:
    - you can use a small software called Windows Media Connect that allows you to define a set of files you want to share and with which machines you want to share them)
    - or create a network with the Windows network wizard,

    then indicate for the Livebox in the management interface of the Livebox, for Free in your account in the router settings, a fixed IP address corresponding to the MAC address of your Archos
    indicate to your firewall to allow this IP address without restriction (it will correspond only to your device and no other (this is the principle of MAC addresses being unique for a given product and securing your network)

    and then from your Archos you have access to all the files on your PC, so you can read them directly without having to copy them (interesting for the 4GB Archos) or play them on your TV.

    PS

    for those who complain about having to pay for each plugin, know that Archos is a pioneering French company in the PMP field, long before Apple, at the start all elements were provided directly with the Archos, with Apple's arrival on the market, Archos used the same weapons and started selling plugins ... is it a good or a bad thing? I don't know, in any case, we cannot praise Apple too highly, and criticize those it copied on the technical level for using the same commercial methods.
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    1. Brutor58
       
      Hello,
      and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! for your post: it is very clear and should, if people read it, help solve many issues. I use the Upnp function with the Archos and it's true that it's a joy to be able to stream videos from the PC to the TV without making copies. I didn't need Windows Media Connect because the video files are on a server that has Upnp functionality. However, I am interested in this software for all the other files that are not on this server but on the various hard drives of my computer. I suppose the advantage of this software is that it allows not to put "sharing" on all the folders that one might eventually want to read via the Archos, thus avoiding overloading C: ??
      PS: I am one of those who complained a bit about the systematization of paid plugins... but I still bought the Browser, which ultimately doesn't serve me much... I should have bought the cinema plugin with all the decoders... but at the same time I have a Home Cinema setup... the GPS plugin could be useful, but it reaches the entry-level price of devices dedicated to this use, so it's still... a bit expensive for an... extension, right??? But indeed, CONGRATULATIONS to a French company for being present in this niche with this level of quality that has absolutely NOTHING to ENVY from APPLE...
      good evening or day, it's up to you
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      1. gaastra33 Posted messages 15 Status Member 25 > Brutor58
         
        Hello and thank you,

        Indeed, Windows Media Connect allows an device (MP3 player, PMP, or others) connecting to a local network to access a set of directories that we choose from different hard drives (for my part, 6 directories on 4 different drives). The advantage is that we can set these directories for access to a specific device or share them with all devices on the local network.

        As for the web browser, I admit I use it quite often (I travel a lot) and keep access to email and online information without having to pay an outrageous mobile plan.

        Thank you for your post.
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      2. Brutor58 > gaastra33 Posted messages 15 Status Member
         
        Good evening,
        I’m going to download Windows Media Connect, I assume it's free?? And that it works with XPSPS2?? And that it's not too complicated to set up?? If I understand correctly, the real advantage is that you can access any folder on any hard drive present on the network??
        Thanks for the tip.
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  2. loyerk
     
    Hi, with my Archos 605 WiFi 30GB, you need to use the WEP key that is on channel 1 only. Make sure you haven't configured your key on a different channel in your Freebox...
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    1. hsk95 Posted messages 16 Status Member 1
       
      Hi, I'm looking for someone who can help me, I hope you can assist me because:


      I bought an Archos in Nice, unfortunately on the return flight with AIR FRANCE my backpack was lost, and I ended up with only the Archos, but when I returned home I bought the charger kit, TV... from Fnac...


      Anyway, now I'm not very knowledgeable about Archos; this is my first one, I don't know how to connect to the internet, I have internet at home.

      I activate the Wi-Fi on the Archos, but a cross appears at the top next to the battery on the Wi-Fi logo?

      Furthermore, I don't know what the WEP key is and what it's used for?

      And also the Name (SSID)...

      Can I know how to connect to the internet with Wi-Fi please

      Thank you in advance for all the answers you will give to my request.

      Sincerely
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      1. jeanmi75 > hsk95 Posted messages 16 Status Member
         
        I think you've had the answer for a while, but the SSID is the name given to the Wi-Fi network, and the WEP key is an encoding that gives access to your network. This prevents anyone from entering and surfing the internet through your connection. Good luck.
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    2. louffyfr
       
      Salut, je vais acheter le mien. Je n'ai pas du tout le plugin pour la navigation. On peut naviguer sans, ou pas, en rentrant juste la clé WEP sur le canal 1 comme tu as dit.
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      1. jeanmi75 > louffyfr
         
        I bought one and apparently it requires the webbrowser plugin, and those downloaded from the net don't work, returning code "207". I have the impression that Archos has really locked this thing down. If anyone has a way, I'm interested.
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  3. gg31
     
    For the neuf box, a WPA key is required but the Archos only offers letters while the WPA key on the box indicates numbers.
    You just need to use the remote control of the Archos device which allows you to enter numbers, check automatic after allowing Windows Media Player sharing and you're good to go.
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  4. Flo12
     
    You need to go into your network settings and change the bit rate to 126 k/bits
    which will allow you to enter your 26 letters
    as for me, I have a Livebox
    I just had to press the pairing button (so that the Livebox refreshes the networks) at the moment your Archos tries to connect so that the Livebox detects it

    This is similar to a meeting

    The Archos sends a signal indicating that it wants to join the network, and if the Livebox recognizes it, it accepts it, and then they establish the connection themselves because they already know each other.
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  7. niclos
     
    Hello everyone,
    I also got an Archos 605 WiFi 4GB for Christmas and I'm wondering about the plugins, especially the web browser to surf via WiFi (it worked fine at home with the WiFi but my WiFi network isn't secured yet, we'll see how it goes when I put in a key...) about 30 euros it seems, it's outrageous and I've heard it doesn't support JAVA, has anyone tried to surf with the plugin, does it work well?? Is it worth spending 30 euros on that??

    Otherwise, for the WEP key, you shouldn't include the dashes, right! :)
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  8. Pascalou
     
    Hello
    All you need to do is go to your Livebox's control panel and only check "WEP key."
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  9. brutor58
     
    Hello everyone,
    I managed to connect my Archos 605 to my US Robotics router via Wi-Fi.
    I can see my network DAREDEVILL58
    it is protected, so there are red level indicators
    I select it
    the Archos indicates that it is searching for available networks and finds my Wi-Fi network
    DAREDEVILL58 Channel 11 Mode: Infrastructure Wi-Fi field indicators in red Padlock WAP2
    I select it
    WPA Key: my code
    Automatic Configuration DHCP
    I touch "Connect"
    connecting to DAREDEVILL58
    and it's done, it works
    then when I reselect the Wi-Fi icon at the bottom right I get the following display:
    Connected to Daredevill58
    Wi-Fi WPA2-PSK
    Automatic configuration DHCP
    IP address 192.168.1.4
    subnet mask 255.255.255.0
    gateway 192.168.1.1
    DNS Server 192.1668.1.1

    that's it if it can help you...
    then when you select Media Portal:
    unable to connect to media portal
    I choose the web icon
    it tells me that to go online I need to purchase a plug-in,
    I indicate buy now, even if that's not my intention and
    Opera Powered appears and then, I arrive at Archos's online purchase site....ARCHOS CONTENT PORTAL
    which wants to sell me a web browser for €30... which would also allow me to download videos and music....
    €19 for a plug-in to turn my Archos into a DVD quality Mpeg-2 player and, if I purchase the DVR station, the possibility to play these videos with 5.1 sound on a television... or my home cinema system

    Summary:
    no need for a Web Browser to download music or videos, unless you don't have a PC or Mac at home... I converted a Bruce Springsteen concert to avi and I "dragged and dropped" it into the VIDEO folder of the Archos and it's perfect.
    Precaution to take, configure your Archos as a PC hard disk and not a mobile device
    for music, same, I used tracks from iTunes, Windows Media Player, directly from CD all through drag and drop and it works perfectly.
    No need to pay €30 for that
    for surfing the web, given the battery life... I have doubts plus I've read that the Archos doesn't take Java applications... and I believe that's useful for surfing the net??
    Making the Archos a DVD player ... considering the size of the screen, the avi is not that bad. And for my part, if I have a home cinema, I would rather use that player than the Archos to watch a movie...
    In short, at the price of the Archos 605 Wi-Fi, it seems to me that it could have been equipped for free with these gadgets or at a reasonable "pack" price because spending nearly €60 for "gadget" features is a lot, isn't it???

    Well, it's not all, but I have a documentary on The Who to convert to watch on the Archos while going to work tomorrow!!!
    See you later!
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  10. snow
     
    For those with the Livebox, you need to enter the MAC address of the Archos, which you will find in the connection settings at the top right.
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  11. sn 2121
     
    What is the WEP key? I can't find it. I got an Archos and I can't connect to the internet.
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    1. brutor58
       
      Good evening,
      I don't remember having to use a WEP key for the Archos 605 WiFi, but I did use a WPA key, which I believe corresponds to the password that protects your WiFi network....
      Brupala on this forum has a tutorial that explains everything clearly, take the time to read it.
      Good luck!
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    2. brutor58
       
      Sorry,
      it's not on this forum but in the discussion "WEP or WPA key" that you will find the help you need.
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  14. Genky
     
    Just press the association button on your live box, which, if I'm not mistaken, is located next to the power input.
    Good luck.
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  15. tata doudou
     
    Good evening,
    Based on everything you mentioned, could you confirm if the Archos 605 Wi-Fi really connects to the internet and for what exact usage? Thank you very much...
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  16. lolotte
     
    Oops, sorry, I just saw the message from flo12 earlier... it's good, it's working!! Thanks anyway ;) lol
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  17. qcjn
     
    Hello,
    To begin with, I would like to know if the Archos 605 works or is compatible with WPA2, as that is how I configured my D-Link DIR-625 router. The Archos sees it, but I can't connect. When I try to connect, I have to open it completely, making it accessible to everyone. Should I switch to WPA? And in the post by brutor58, there is DNS Server 192.1668.1.1 ........Is that a mistake or is it correct? I’m eagerly waiting for your news, as I've spent many hours fiddling with this. THANK YOU!
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  18. jolefou
     
    Hi everyone
    if you want to connect your Archos like I did and you're struggling, go check the settings of your Livebox. On the net, go to wireless network and disable the MAC address, then enter your key and everything, and it works MAGIC!!!
    Hi
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  19. mat
     
    So, here's my problem: I have the Archos 5g (I think the 605) and I want to connect to the internet. I enter my WEP key but it doesn't accept all the digits AND the connection doesn't work, what should I do? Do I need to configure something else...?
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    1. Ricou
       
      Hi, I had the same problem with Archos TV+, and finally on the previous page, you need to choose the digital format, which allows you to display all the numbers, then miracle it works!
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