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Connect RAS server using cellular line

Happy new year to all
I got my xda ii couple days ago and trying to set up the internet on it. I don't have a GPRS data plan because it's quite costly here in Canada ($20 for 3mb). I have a RAS server at home using ADSL which capable of connecting any desktop or laptop to internet using phone line dialup. However, when i try to setup the connection for my xda ii, it received the following message:
Cannot Connect
Dialed: +9059999999
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No modem at above number. To check your
connection settings and change them if
needed, tap settings.
Settings Dismiss
My Settings:
Start\Settings\Connections\Connections\My ISP\Test1
Select a modem: cellular line
Phone number: +9059999999 (9999999 assume it's my home phone)
User name: test1
Password: xxxxx
Again, when i use a laptop to dial in from a remote location, it works. So the RAS server works fine.
I don't hear any sounds from the xda nor my home phone rings. Not sure if i need a driver for it. I m in Canada using Rogers AT&T.
Thanks
Ray

Same problem
I'm also a recent XDA II user and am experienceing the same problem with my ISP in Austrlia. As I understood the doco, we should be able to dial into an ISP just like on a PC with land line. I hope this can work.
Hikster

Dialing Pattern
In the XDA I, it has Dialing Pattern setting. Default at (+EFG), where E=country code, F=area code, G=tel number). If the number u put in the Telephone Number field includes Country, then modify Dialing Patter to (G) only.
Joe
Philippines

On the Australian Telstra network, to use straight GSM dail through you should set the CSD Line Type to 9600 V.32. It ain't fast be it is cheaper than the standard 2c per K on GPRS.

is this your problem
http://www.expansys.com/forumthread.asp?code=106055&thread=48&man=O2

I was having the same problem you were having. I configured and got the GPRS and mms working and now all of the sudden the dial into ras using cellular gsm works ? Go figure

Re: Dialing Pattern
jcabuslay said:
In the XDA I, it has Dialing Pattern setting. Default at (+EFG), where E=country code, F=area code, G=tel number). If the number u put in the Telephone Number field includes Country, then modify Dialing Patter to (G) only.
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Let me furnish the detailed setting, assuming T-Mobile USA (adjust it accordingly if your service provider is a different one.)
Start | Settings | Connections tabb | Connections
... to The Internet ... [New ...]
General tab: [CSD Dial-up ISP Conn]
Modem tab: New ...
Name: [ISP Modem Conn]
Modem: [Cellular Line]
Baud rate: [19200] (you can leave this default alone but 9600 is high enough)
Leave Advanced ... settings alone
Country code: [1]
Area code: [425] (my default, leave it alone)
Phone Number: [4257861000]
Finish
Leave Proxy Settings alone
For free ISP's, see FAQ
http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/portal.php?device=ppcpe
Back at the Connections page:
Dialing Locations tab:
Locations: [Home]
Click on Dialing Patterns ...
Put [G][G][G] as instructed by jcabuslay above. This step is critically important and where I was stuck. T-Moble tier 2 tech guy got me over the hump (first 2 tier 2's didn't really know how; it took 3 tier 2's to get it right!). Note T-Mobile US uses plain 10 digit dialing plan for US domestic long distance (optionally preceded with a 1 works too) and G fits that.
Click on Connect to connect. Or start to browse the internet and the connection is made on demand.
The first time connecting, you are promted for username and password, which are saved (but you can't get to it to see or change them; you can only delete the whole setting and recreate it in case you needed to change username or password).
I create a Work CSD setting for dialing up to work modem pool similarly. I use
http://www.mochasoft.dk/f_download2.html
for access to my UNIX account at work over the Work CSD setting.
Chances are that the LAN you dial up to at work is connected to Internet so you can avoid the hastle of finding a free ISP.
CSD connection comes handy since by and large, when you are not at work is when you need to make the connection, i.e. nights and weekends, when T-Mobile US is free - you get free data / Internet connection.
When the issue of making XDA your Internet gateway is resolved, this CSD connection would allow your laptop to have Internet on the go, see thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=6378
If you can get your XDA to behave as a wireless modem, you can create similar CDS settings on your laptop.
Have fun!

i'm trying to make an ATD call to conenct to a remote unit in order to make a CSD connection. However i get a NOCARRIER error. I called the network poeple and they tell me i need to select GPRS or CSD before doing an ATD.
Would someone agree with that ?? How would i do so ? (guessing its an AT command)

I am using a Treo 750v and when I try to setup a CSD dial-up connection I can't find the settings for: "Baud rate: [19200] (you can leave this default alone but 9600 is high enough)" anywhere.
I can select Modem: "Cellular Line" but no other sub-settings. Any idea?
Thanks!

I've switched to AT&T, GPRS Help needed

After months of droped calls I decided to have my number ported from T-Mobile to AT&T. I'm still waiting for my number to be ported over, hopefully it won't go into never never land!
My real question is what are the GPRS settings for AT&T's network? I am using the 4.01 ROM.
TIA
TRUB

OK I googled it and found the answer to my own question.
It is very simple. First, you cannot use the proxy server so there are no proxy settings.
1. From settings go to connections
2. Under My ISP, select add a new connection
3. Edit the name if you wish, I use ATTWS GPRS but you can use anything
4. select "cellular line (GPRS)" from the modem drop down list
5. where it asks for access point enter "proxy"
6. just select "finish" and you are done!
You will find it works just fine and stays connected once you establish a connection.
Now I can sync with my exchange server wirelessly!

macintosh tiger & bluetooth connection XDA for gprs

plz help
 
has anybody connected internet via bluetooth on a apple powerbook with mac osX through XDA II (GPRS). i am able to do tht on a windows platform But very new with macintosh ...
please help....
thanks

hard
that's the most difficult thing to achieve.
I dont think you can do it...

no it's not , I did it, it's just a question of finding a modem in your list and it should be a BT modem.
Pair your device from MAC OS and choose to use it as a internet dialer.
Then in your network configuration choose Blutooth then in the Bluetooth modem choose a BT modem, I think any should do the trick, I use one called au cdmaOne Bluetooth Adapter, wich I don't phisicly have but had downloaded quite some time ago (I'm talking about months ;-) when i use to have Nokia phone (surch google).
In the phone number I use *99#, mind you I live in the Netherlands so don't know if it would be the same everywhere. I have T-Mobile.
When done, open internet connect and connect.
I got it to work wright away when I first tried so it should work
Hope that helps
Greetz
Djslash

Here's how I make my Mac OSX 10.4.4, PDA2K, and AT&T mMode service play together. For other services you will likely have to adjust the APN, username, and password. For help on such setting be sure to check out: http://www.taniwha.org.uk/gprs.html
Now, on to the instructions:
On your PDA phone:
Set your phone to discoverable. (On the Today screen click on the bluetooth icon and choose Bluetooth settings. On the General tab make sure it says "Bluetooth is ON." If not, click "Turn on."
Change to the "Accessibility" tab. Make sure both "Allow other devices to connect" and "Other devices can discover me" are checked.
Change to the "Services" tab. Choose "Dial-up Networking Server" from the list and uncheck "Authorization required." Tap "ok."
On your OSX Mac:
Choose Set up Bluetooth Device
Continue
Any Device
Continue
Select your phone from the list
Continue
Continue
On your PDA phone:
Type the number into your phone when your phone prompts you to, then tap "ok"
On your OSX Mac:
Select at least "Access the Internet with your phone's data connection." Choose additional services if you desire.
Continue
Enter Username: "None" (The HTC software seems to not accept blank username/password from a Mac, so type None instead of leaving these blank)
Password: "None"
Phone Number: *99#
Modem Script: au cdmaOne Bluetooth Adapter
The other selections are optional, but keeping them checked seems convenient.
Continue
Quit
On your PDA phone:
Make sure GPRS is disconnected and you just have the white square with a G and no arrows underneath. If the arrows are there, hold the red phone button until it disconnects.
---------- Only required for some carriers (not needed for AT&T) ----------
-Now go to Start->Programs and run "Wireless Modem"
-Open Tools->Options
-Make sure "Preset GPRS Connections" is checked
-Enter "Proxy" for your Access Point Name (APN).
-Tap "ok"
-Select "Bluetooth" from the drop-down box and click "Start" to make your PDA phone listen for connections.
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On your OSX Mac:
Click on the Internet Connect menu on your menu bar and choose "Connect"
After 10 to 15 seconds your Mac should be connected to the Internet.

Please help...
I recently bought a new iMac but have not yet got internet connection, so i got onto the web using my Xda Mini in the same way it is printed above.
It was a perfect connection and i was very pleased to actually get online, however i have no idea how much all of this will cost!
While i was online, my GPRS symbol at the top was the white box with a 'G' inside - it didn't have the moving arrows. So how was i still able to get a connection?
I understand that GPRS works by the amount of data you download - is this still the case when you're online on a computer?
I am on a straightforward pay monthly O2 scheme, by the way.
Thanks for any help!

You have to check with your service provider ask them what your per kilobyte billing rate is. There is a text file on your Mac called /var/log/ppp.log . When you disconnect from the internet your Mac writes the total number of bytes transfered in that session to this file.
The easiset way to view that file is to run:
Machintosh HD : Applications : Utilities : Terminal.app
Then type:
Code:
cat /var/log/ppp.log
The number is bytes, but most providers bill by kilobytes, so divide by 1024.

The BT connection with Dutch T-Mobile works OK; however I do have the problem that I keep losing connection after 10-30 mins of being online. Also I do have a problem that in some cases the modem of my Wizard does not seem to respond.
Is the modem just slow or somehow erratic perhaps? Does anyone have the "Modem error" as well?

8525 to connect via dial up networking

Can the 8525 dial in to my internet providers access number and access the internet via dial up networking?
Thanks

Ok, here is what I am doing.
Start-->Settings-->Connections-->Connections-->add new modem connection.
My Connection - Name
Cellular Line - Select a Modem
Enter number for my dial up service
Enter Username
Enter Password
Leave Domain Blank
(no changes to the advanced section)
Click Finish
When I select the new profile "My Connection" and tell it to connect, I am again prompted for my password. I enter my password and press OK
It says connecting to "My Connection" and Connecting using Cellular Line.
This flashes up twice then I get the message:
Cannot connect for an unknown reason. To check your connection settings and change them if needed, tap Settings. If the problem continues, reset your mobile device according to your manufacturer's documentation and try again.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Edit:
one other thing that I tried was putting in my home phone number as the number to dial. When I try to connect, it doesn't seem to even be dialing the number because my home phone did not ring or anything.

Seems that Cingular does not allow this according to this thread
That really sux!

Lantern20,
I'm using a HTC Tytn in Sweden that is Operator free. I then use the chip from my company's subscription to Vodafone (Telenor). Everything works fine, including GPRS, but I get the same message as you do when trying a dial-up connection.
And, same as you, it doesn't seem to dial at all. The message comes too quick. If I manually dial the dial-up number, the modem answers in the other end, so the number is okay.
I haven't checked if Vodafone still allow CSD in their network (according to the thread you pointed out), but I do believe they do, since I already used the same chip in a Sony-Ericsson phone to dial-up. So, it seems that dial-up works with my chip.
Anybody comment???

I'm having the same problem. The strange thing is that I tried dialing manually on my phone to the ISP and I can hear the modem pick up on the other end. Any insights?

Dial-up Connection
I can get mine to connect but I am unable go load browser pages.
I had a 8125 that worked great.

Has anyone got the wireless modem on Vario II (TyTN) to work on laptop?

I'm trying to get my Vario II to act as a wireless modem to my laptop.
I've downloaded and installed generic modem driver for my laptop, initiated the WModem program on the Vario - and Windows (XP) does detect the modem. In fact, Device Manager correctly reports a "HTC USB Modem" as present and correct.
I've also tried to create a DUN setting for this configuration but I'm not sure what setting to use. For example, do I need a username and password and, if so, what are these? Or do I need to set an actual telephone number to dial out?
Any help appreciated. I really need a connection between my laptop and Vario before I go on business next week (to somewhere without wi-fi but with 3G).
Cheers.
Bobby

bobbyelliott said:
I'm trying to get my Vario II to act as a wireless modem to my laptop.
I've downloaded and installed generic modem driver for my laptop, initiated the WModem program on the Vario - and Windows (XP) does detect the modem. In fact, Device Manager correctly reports a "HTC USB Modem" as present and correct.
I've also tried to create a DUN setting for this configuration but I'm not sure what setting to use. For example, do I need a username and password and, if so, what are these? Or do I need to set an actual telephone number to dial out?
Any help appreciated. I really need a connection between my laptop and Vario before I go on business next week (to somewhere without wi-fi but with 3G).
Cheers.
Bobby
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you will need to get the userid and password from your telco for GPRS conection settings thru PPC from laptop.
WM6 internet sharing does not require this

Yes, I have used the UK Vario II as a wireless modem successfully. You use the same settings in the modem as you use for GPRS and it works fine.

paulfanner said:
Yes, I have used the UK Vario II as a wireless modem successfully. You use the same settings in the modem as you use for GPRS and it works fine.
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Thanks Paul. Where do I find these settings?

T-mobile do a good range of on line manuals and I found the settings I needed to connect my laptop via my Hermes there. I'll post details tomorrow.
Bill

Bill - That would be great since I still can't get it to work. Cheers.

bobbyelliott said:
Bill - That would be great since I still can't get it to work. Cheers.
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I've cut and pasted this from the site at https://www.t-mobile.co.uk/personal/pages.do/help-and-advice/phone-support/phone-manuals
Find the manual for "T-Mobile MDA Vario II"
The "Featured Instructions" have a section "Connecting To The Internet" with the option "Set up a GPRS data connection for WAP and Internet"
Personally I use these setting with the software from PDANet (www.junefabrics.com/pdanet/) to connect my laptop to the outside world with my usb cable with my T-Mobile sim card (Vodafone badged TyTN)!
Regards
Bill
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T-Mobile MDA Vario II
Set up a GPRS data connection for WAP and Internet
Information: Before you can access WAP and Internet services from your phone you need to set up a data connection. You can choose between using GSM and GPRS as data bearer. With GPRS you are always connected to the network, whereas with GSM you need to dial up every time you want to use WAP and Internet. Follow these instructions to set up a GPRS data connection for WAP and Internet.
1 Find "Advanced"
* Press Start.
* Press Settings.
* Press the Connections tab.
* Press Connections.
* Press the Advanced tab.
2 Create new connection settings for WAP and Internet
* Press Select Networks.
* Press New... below Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using.
3 Enter name
* Press the Enter a name for these settings input field and key in T-Mobile GPRS
* Press ok.
4 Edit settings
* Press the Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using drop down list.
* Press the connection settings you have just set up (T-Mobile GPRS).
* Press Edit... below Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using.
5 Create new data connection
* Press New....
* Key in T-Mobile GPRS
6 Select connection type
* Press the Select a modem drop down list.
* Press Cellular Line (GPRS , 3G).
* Press Next.
Information: If you want to establish a GPRS dial-up connection via another phone or phone with a modem, you need to select the Generic IrDA connection type.
7 Enter APN name
* Press the Access point name input field and key in general.t-mobile.uk
* Press Next.
Information: The APN name general.t-mobile.uk must be in lower case letters.
If you selected the connection type Generic IrDA in step 6, you are now asked to key in a dial-up number. Key in *99# and go to step 8.
8 Enter username
* Press the User name input field and key in user
9 Enter password
* Press the Password input field and key in one2one
10 Delete domain name
* Press the Domain input field and make sure the field is empty.
11 Save settings
* Press Finish to save the settings and return to the list of data connections.
Information: You do not need to edit the settings in Advanced....
12 Activate data connection
* Press the data connection you have just set up (T-Mobile GPRS) to mark it.
* Press ok to activate the data connection.
13 Exit
* Press ok several times to exit the menu item.
* Press Close to return to stand-by mode.

Bluetooth
I am trying to use another phone as a modem. The other phone is a Nokia 6120c which has no Infrared.
According to the instructions above I need infrared - is there anyway to do it via blue tooth?
I have got as far as creating a bluetooth connection between the 2; however the user/one2one/*99# settings don't seem to work.
Any advice would be welcomed.....