FireBlades.org goes Wireless!

ConqSoft · 10-16-2005, 4:37 PM

Ok, I've set up wireless access to the site. We are one of the first (if not THE first) motorcycle site with this.

This is not meant to be a replacement for browsing the site on a computer, but will give you access to search, read & post, send & receive PMs, and a few other things.

It'll be handy for those times you aren't near a PC and need to look up something, or check your PMs, etc.

You can access the site on your wireless device by browsing to wap.fireblades.org. I've also registered fb0.org as a shortcut way of reaching the wireless site. (If you go to either of those links from your PC, they will just redirect to the main site.)

EDIT: Added screenshots from my Motorola RAZR.

Some troubleshooting information:

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(Nokia Series 60 Devices)

The WAP browser that comes equipped with the above device(s) cannot display our wireless forum in WAP 2.0 mode as it was meant to be displayed. If you plan to access the forum in WAP 2.0 mode, select the "Series60" WiStyle (theme) via My Prefs as it circumvents most of the WCSS issues that are present in Series 60 devices.

(Sony Ericsson - NON Pxxx series Devices)

With the exception of the SE Pxxx series of WAP devices, the browsers that comes equipped with the above device(s) cannot display our wireless forum in WAP 2.0 mode as it was meant to be displayed. If you plan to access the forum in WAP 2.0 mode, select the "Series60" WiStyle (theme) via My Prefs as it circumvents most of the WCSS issues that are present in s and most SE WAP 2.0 browsers.

(Windows Mobile - SmartPhones, Windows Mobile - Pocket PCs)

Pocket Internet Explorer is not fully WML compliant (it does not include the appropriate WML accept header), it also does not render the true XHTML-MP pages outputted by our wireless forum. In order to insure WML compliancy we had to to develop a redistributable for Pocket IE users. (See Attached)

Alternatively, Opera's Technical Preview browser for Windows Mobile SmartPhones can be downloaded at http://www.opera.com/download/mobile...Windows+Mobile . This browser supports both the XHTML-MP and WML markup modes of our wireless forum.

In the event that WiForums PIE AHM does not run on your Smartphone or Pocket PC, do the following to insure WML compliancy in Pocket IE:
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Download and install the PHM Registry Editor for Pocket PC (http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/).

1) Close/End the Pocket Internet Explorer process.

2) Using PHM Registry editor access the below registry key:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings

3) You should see a String Value named "Accept Header" (if it is not present create it), add the below text to its value:

,text/vnd.wap.wml

4) Click on Okay.
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ConqSoft · 10-16-2005, 5:06 PM

Wirelessly posted (WinWAP/3.2 (3.2.1.28; Win32))

Testing a wireless post.

ConqSoft · 10-17-2005, 1:14 PM

Ok. Posted the links for those of you that want to try it out.

CBRVFR · 10-17-2005, 2:01 PM

Is this for net-enabled phones, or just pda/blackberries?

ND4SPD · 10-17-2005, 2:03 PM

Have you considered becoming a drug dealer? You'd make an excellent crack distributor.

ConqSoft · 10-17-2005, 2:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Is this for net-enabled phones, or just pda/blackberries?

Both.

colryn · 10-17-2005, 2:17 PM

Unfortunately,..... (or fortunately) I have no wireless devices to test this capability....

matt232 · 10-18-2005, 6:12 AM

My i-mate SP2 (Smart Phone 2) just sent me to the main fireblades website rather than a cut down version.

Big Kahuna · 10-18-2005, 11:53 AM

Ditto, I just get the main page when visiting from my PocketPC.

ConqSoft · 10-18-2005, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by matt232

My i-mate SP2 (Smart Phone 2) just sent me to the main fireblades website rather than a cut down version.

It depends on how your browser is set most likely. If it's set to emulate a "standard" web browser then it will probaby send you to the main site. Waiting on a response from the vendor to confirm.

libretto · 10-18-2005, 12:11 PM

Sounds great i will check it out on my blackberry

ConqSoft · 10-18-2005, 12:13 PM

Updated first post with troubleshooting information regarding SmartPhones and PocketPCs.

libretto · 10-18-2005, 12:20 PM

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry7100/4.0.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

Just testing the site from my black berry looks great I see myself spending a lot more time on here in class haha

ConqSoft · 10-20-2005, 12:38 AM

I attached a few screenshots from my crappy Samsung A500 browser.

NinerPilot · 10-20-2005, 1:45 AM

Wirelessly posted (Blackberry 7510: BlackBerry7510/4.0.0 UP.Browser/5.0.3.3 UP.Link/5.1.2.12)

Posting from my BB 7510...

NinerPilot · 10-20-2005, 1:47 AM

Is there any way to make more than one post come up at a time?

ConqSoft · 10-20-2005, 9:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NinerPilot

Is there any way to make more than one post come up at a time?

Yeah, under the My Prefs menu. Just remember that some browsers have limits on how big each page can be, so don't set it too high.

EDDIE110171 · 10-20-2005, 9:47 AM

Can you be logged on both at the same time? Or just one at a time?

ConqSoft · 10-20-2005, 9:48 AM

Both.

EDDIE110171 · 10-20-2005, 9:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

Both.

Cool

ConqSoft · 12-07-2005, 2:33 PM

Wirelessly posted (MOT-GATW_/00.62 UP.Browser/6.2.3.4.c.1.109 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

Just testing my new phone. The browser is much better.

firebladetoronto · 12-07-2005, 3:00 PM

Speaking about wireless, has anyone used the Palm Treo 650? Is the high speed really hi speed or just dial up?

Chain · 12-07-2005, 3:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Have you considered becoming a drug dealer? You'd make an excellent crack distributor.

navydevildoc · 12-07-2005, 4:41 PM

Wirelessly posted (SonyEricsson s710a: SonyEricssonS710a/R1A SEMC-Browser/4.0.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 UP.Link/6.3.0.0.0)

Ubergeek Factor 9. ?Now I have something new to do while I drive!