Better WLAN detection

[wirefree101]

I noticed that socket module offers some useful functions.

But I was dissapointed in its implementation of WLAN networks detection. Even socket.select_access_point() neglects them!

Is smarter WLAN detection possible? Ultimately I want to arrive at a script which detects all WLAN networks in proximity.

Wud appreciate advise.

Best,
wirefree101

[novis]

Do you already know this tool made by smart guys from this forum?

http://discussion.forum.nokia.com/fo...highlight=wlan

[wirefree101]

Do you already know this tool made by smart guys from this forum?

http://discussion.forum.nokia.com/fo...highlight=wlan

Very impressive in terms of its exhaustiveness!

Where can I find study-material for modules, & associated functions, for WLAN connections?

I have glossed over Pys60 API documentation at the following URL but found little ellaboration.

http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...kage_id=171153


Wud appreciate some pointers.

Best,
wirefree101

[wirefree101]

I have found a tool named "wlantools" which is a combination of C++ & .py scripts. You cannot scan for wireless in pure python. The module is composed of C++ code only.

Here you can find more info:

http://www-rp.lip6.fr/~berger/pys60.html


My question now pertains to the ability to package these disparate set of files into one wholesome package like a *.sis. Is that achievable in PyS60?

[croozeus]

I have found a tool named "wlantools" which is a combination of C++ & .py scripts. You cannot scan for wireless in pure python. The module is composed of C++ code only.

Here you can find more info:

http://www-rp.lip6.fr/~berger/pys60.html


My question now pertains to the ability to package these disparate set of files into one wholesome package like a *.sis. Is that achievable in PyS60?

Hello wirefree101,

You already have a SIS file for the extension at http://www-rp.lip6.fr/~berger/pys60_exts/
Moreover if your question is "Can you convert python script files to sis files?" The answer is yes. On 3rd ed devices you can use Ensymble for it.

Moreover ensymble is a versatile tool that allows you to merge more than one sis files. So you can have a single sis file as well.

Best Regards
Croozeus

[wirefree101]

You already have a SIS file for the extension at http://www-rp.lip6.fr/~berger/pys60_exts/

Notice that installation of wlantools.sis itself does not achieve much. You still need to execute commands via Interactive Console in PyS60 shell or run a script to import wlantools and call wlantools.scan().

So, I am asking: If I py2sis the import & scan command script, can I have the newly created sis contain the import & scan as well as wlantools.sis in one?

[croozeus]

Notice that installation of wlantools.sis itself does not achieve much. You still need to execute commands via Interactive Console in PyS60 shell or run a script to import wlantools and call wlantools.scan().

Yes obviously its a module so you need to use it through the interpreter

So, I am asking: If I py2sis the import & scan command script, can I have the newly created sis contain the import & scan as well as wlantools.sis in one?

Yes. It can be done using mergesis if ensymble. Search the forum for mergesis.

Best Regards
Croozeus

[wirefree101]

Appreciate the response, Pankaj.

However, I am unable to run the following script:

import wlantools
wlantools.scan()


Following error is received while running wlantools.py


Traceback (most recent call last):
File "E:\private\2000b1a5\default.py", line 81, in menu_action
f()
File "E:\private\2000b1a5\default.py", line 65, in query_and_exec
execfile(script_list[index][1].encode('utf-8'), script_namespace.namespace)
File "c:\python\wlantools.py", line 3, in ?
import wlantools
File "c:\resource\site.py", line 97, in platsec_import
return _original_import(name, globals, locals, fromlist)
File "c:\resource\wlantools.py", line 23, in ?
_wlantools = imp.load_dynamic('_wlantools', 'c:\\sys\\bin\\_wlantools.pyd')
SymbianError: [Errno -5] KErrNotSupported


Following error is received using Interactive Console:

>>> import wlantool
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "<console>", line 1, in ?
File "c:\resource\site.py", line 112, in platsec_import
raise ImportError("No module named "+name)
ImportError: No module named wlantool
>>>


Any clues to obvious errors appreciated.

[croozeus]

Appreciate the response, Pankaj.

However, I am unable to run the following script:

import wlantools
wlantools.scan()


Following error is received while running wlantools.py


Traceback (most recent call last):
File "E:\private\2000b1a5\default.py", line 81, in menu_action
f()
File "E:\private\2000b1a5\default.py", line 65, in query_and_exec
execfile(script_list[index][1].encode('utf-8'), script_namespace.namespace)
File "c:\python\wlantools.py", line 3, in ?
import wlantools
File "c:\resource\site.py", line 97, in platsec_import
return _original_import(name, globals, locals, fromlist)
File "c:\resource\wlantools.py", line 23, in ?
_wlantools = imp.load_dynamic('_wlantools', 'c:\\sys\\bin\\_wlantools.pyd')
SymbianError: [Errno -5] KErrNotSupported


Following error is received using Interactive Console:

>>> import wlantool
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "<console>", line 1, in ?
File "c:\resource\site.py", line 112, in platsec_import
raise ImportError("No module named "+name)
ImportError: No module named wlantool
>>>


Any clues to obvious errors appreciated.

Have you installed the module properly?
Moreover did you sign it before installing it?
Do you use a selfsigned Scriptshell?

Best Regards
Croozeus

[wirefree101]

Have you installed the module properly?

I have installed it like any other *.sis file. It is a straight-forward process.

Moreover did you sign it before installing it?

Yes.

Do you use a selfsigned Scriptshell?

Yes. I have signed it with my devcert using SignSIS-GUI utility.


Have you attempted running the script on your phone? Does it generate any errors?

[croozeus]

Hello,

I havent attempted to use this module. But you seem to be going right!
I think if you still face problems then you should contact Berger, who is the author of the module.

Best Regards
Croozeus

[wirefree101]

Could anybody confirm wlantools stand-alone usage?

Wud gr8ly appreciate it.

Best,
wirefree101

[simonpk]

I think you must install the wlantools SIS file to the phone memory, not the memory card. If you install to phone memory, it should work with the code you tried.

[DrivingMobileInnovation]

I have also similar error when I install it to the memory card. And when I install it to the phone's memory it doestn't work. No errors, but nothing happens.

Now it works. I just had to modify drive letters...

[trellos]

What did you modify to get it to work? it just seems to run but nothing happens!

thnx