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Old 08-12-2012, 09:26 AM   #1
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cannot download metadata with calibre while on wifi
Maybe I missed something, but this is weird.

I cannot download any metadata with Calibre 0.8.63 portable while connected via WiFi. Once the cable is plugged in, everything works.
System is a Toshiba M30 Win7U. Internet, NAS - everything works via WiFi except the Calibre Metadata download. Calibre does not give an explanation, just says download failed.
Reproduced this behaviour with a friends Asua EEE Netbook - same effect. Wlan works fine except Calibre Metadata. Cable plugged in - Metadata download works.
Tried to increase waiting times to 99 seconds just in case of time-out - no success.
Wlan device is a Trendnet TEW 637AP
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Old 08-12-2012, 10:41 AM   #2
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Maybe I missed something, but this is weird.

I cannot download any metadata with Calibre 0.8.63 portable while connected via WiFi. Once the cable is plugged in, everything works.
System is a Toshiba M30 Win7U. Internet, NAS - everything works via WiFi except the Calibre Metadata download. Calibre does not give an explanation, just says download failed.
Reproduced this behaviour with a friends Asua EEE Netbook - same effect. Wlan works fine except Calibre Metadata. Cable plugged in - Metadata download works.
Tried to increase waiting times to 99 seconds just in case of time-out - no success.
Wlan device is a Trendnet TEW 637AP
Check your Netbooks firewall settings FOR the WiFi connection (Yes Virginia, there are now different rules for connections and locations for your safety). WiFi tends to be used in public, so it may have tighter rules in force by default. I believe you can even have a rule per connection (your routers SID)
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Old 08-12-2012, 11:39 AM   #3
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The firewall is completely disabled for all - privaten and public networks. There are no rules, neither in the access point nor in the computer itself - cable works, wireless not-
Could it be an issue of the portabel version?
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Old 08-12-2012, 12:36 PM   #4
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It IS a bug of the portable version. Installed the full 0.8.64 and metadata via WLan works. Closed installed version and restarted the portable one - failed.
Does anyone have an idea how to fix the portable one?
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The firewall is completely disabled for all - privaten and public networks. There are no rules, neither in the access point nor in the computer itself - cable works, wireless not-
Could it be an issue of the portabel version?
Great feedback. I will now (taking your next message in mind) leave the rest to the developers to
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Old 08-12-2012, 01:21 PM   #6
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There is no difference between the portable calibre and normal calibre as far as metadata download is concerned. You have some security settings on your computer thatdistibuish between portable and non portable apps accessing the network.
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You are probably right, but as no firewall nor virus scanner is at work, can youi please give me a hint where this rule might be set?
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I have no idea, I'm not a windows user.
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You are probably right, but as no firewall nor virus scanner is at work, can youi please give me a hint where this rule might be set?

Is your Wifi on the same subnet (Access point mode for a separate router) as the wired net?

(you should be able to share files directly with other computers on the same net)
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