Aura H2O Request: how to connect to AP without internet?

burtoogle · 08-31-2018, 09:53 AM

Hi,

I would like to be able to use the web browser on a Kobo device (currently an Aura H20) to display HTML files served from an embedded device that doesn't have an internet connection. Is it possible to modify the Kobo so that it doesn't drop the WiFi connection if it can't access the internet?

Thanks,

Mark

davidfor · 08-31-2018, 10:04 AM

The firmware checks a URL to when connecting. If it doesn't respond, or the results are wrong, it won't connect. There has been discussion on how to avoid this. But, as of the 4.9.x firmware, there is an option to ignore this check. Add the following to the config file on the device:

Code:

[FeatureSettings]
IgnoreCaptivePortal=true

If you already have a "FeatureSettings", just add the other line after it. And if you are using Windows to do this, make sure you use a Unix line-end aware editor such as Notepad++.

burtoogle · 08-31-2018, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

The firmware checks a URL to when connecting. If it doesn't respond, or the results are wrong, it won't connect. There has been discussion on how to avoid this. But, as of the 4.9.x firmware, there is an option to ignore this check. Add the following to the config file on the device:

Code:

[FeatureSettings]
IgnoreCaptivePortal=true

If you already have a "FeatureSettings", just add the other line after it. And if you are using Windows to do this, make sure you use a Unix line-end aware editor such as Notepad++.

Thanks for the super quick response. I added that to .kobo/Kobo/Kobo eReader.conf, and powered off/on but it didn't make any difference.

I discovered a file called version that contains this:

N867730011075,3.0.35+,4.9.11311,3.0.35+,3.0.35+,00 000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000374

The AP can normally be used by a variety of other devices OK. It doesn't require any authentication.

Any other suggestions? Also, is it possible to see any logs to find out more about why it doesn't want to stay connected?

Thanks again.

burtoogle · 08-31-2018, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burtoogle

I added that to .kobo/Kobo/Kobo eReader.conf, and powered off/on but it didn't make any difference.

Just thought, is that the right file to modify? I couldn't find any other obvious candidates.

burtoogle · 08-31-2018, 11:27 AM

No, you're right, that does work but for some reason it's a bit flaky and it won't connect every time.

08-31-2018, 09:53 AM	#1
burtoogle Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2018 Device: Kobo auro H20	Request: how to connect to AP without internet? Hi, I would like to be able to use the web browser on a Kobo device (currently an Aura H20) to display HTML files served from an embedded device that doesn't have an internet connection. Is it possible to modify the Kobo so that it doesn't drop the WiFi connection if it can't access the internet? Thanks, Mark

08-31-2018, 10:04 AM	#2
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	The firmware checks a URL to when connecting. If it doesn't respond, or the results are wrong, it won't connect. There has been discussion on how to avoid this. But, as of the 4.9.x firmware, there is an option to ignore this check. Add the following to the config file on the device: Code: [FeatureSettings] IgnoreCaptivePortal=true If you already have a "FeatureSettings", just add the other line after it. And if you are using Windows to do this, make sure you use a Unix line-end aware editor such as Notepad++.

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08-31-2018, 11:27 AM	#5
burtoogle Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2018 Device: Kobo auro H20	No, you're right, that does work but for some reason it's a bit flaky and it won't connect every time.

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