WiFiServer Troubleshooting

WiFiServer connects to my mobile device, but the Mac won't respond to any commands I send.

If the mobile device connects to the Mac, but you can't send commands nor retrieve files:
1. Open your System Preferences.
2. Click on the Security icon.
3. Click on the Firewall tab.
4. Click on either "Allow all incoming connections" or "Set access for specific services and applications". Do NOT use "Allow only essential services". See an example image.
5. If you have the Firewall set to "Set access for specific services and applications" be sure to click Allow when asked if you want the application WiFiServer to accept incoming network connections. See example image.

WiFiServer can't connect with a client application.

Verify that the Identifier is the same between the iPhone / iPod Touch and Mac (see the setup page for more info).
Verify that the WiFi router is set up correctly.
There have been reports of WiFiServer not working on a PPC Mac. An Intel Mac is recommended.

What is the difference between Activated and Running as shown on the WiFiServer preference pane?

WiFiServer on the Mac consists of two applications: a preference pane called WiFiServer and a background application called WiFiServerBA (which resides in the preference pane's resource folder).
Activated means WiFiServerBA is in your System Preferences -> Accounts -> Login Items.
Running means WiFiServerBA is open and ready to accept commands from the iPhone or iPod Touch.

WiFiServer can't find a file.

Verify that the file name is spelled correctly, has the correct file extension, and the file on the Mac exists and is spelled the same way and has the same file extension (the file name can use upper and lower case spelling; it doesn't matter).
Sometimes Spotlight does not know about the file, so you have to inform the Finder that the file really does exist. On the Mac, move the file to the desktop, then move it back to the folder where it came from. Now next time you try to retrieve the file on your iPhone or iPod Touch it should be found quickly.

WiFiServerBA starts and then quits suddenly.

It's possible multiple copies of WiFiServer are using the same serial number. Each Mac must use its own serial number. Purchase serial numbers here.

How can I see more of what's going on with the WiFi connection?

On the WiFiServer preference pane, click on the Log button to show WiFiServer activity. Note that the activity is only logged as long as the preference pane is open.

WiFiServer Troubleshooting

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