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Wireless Modem in new ROM updates

Hi,
Ok after the breakthrough regarding the ROM updates for QTEK 1010 and it was first revealed here on xda-develpers.com we have some new options in the QTEK now one of them is the WM.
Did anyone manage to use the Wireless Modem via IRDA because its not working the first thing is that the computer is seeing the device on infrared but not as a modem and i dont have an *.inf file to indentify it. If anyone managed to use his QTEK or any XDA via infrared to connect his laptop to the internet using GPRS plz explain how.
thanks

to irda on win2k/xp
visit http://www.ircomm2k.de
Install software at own risk, but this exposes a permanent COM port using IrDA. Also nukes Wireless Link in the process.
Setup a manual modem, select the COM port from above, presto!

Ummm its a good idea but i am not sure if this will work on Windows XP... what do you think?

it does
it does, but as with all things apply with care

Tried it
I tried this a long time ago, IRCOMM2k works on XP but the problem is that i couldn't figure out how to setup a IR generic Modem working on that port.

Yes please, this is a good article,
I installed the ircomm2k on my XP, but how to configure the connection from my laptop to connect to the internet via my XDA PDA as an external modem?

to setup xda as a modem
1. Install Ircomm. note which com port is assigned as permanent.
2. Add new modem: standard 33600
3. Select com port from item 1 as the com port of choice
4. Edit modem profile in devices settings, in Extra Initialisation Commands add AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","apn name"
5. VERY IMPORTANT: set flow control to OFF
6. Set port speed to 115200 ONLY
Set up a Mobile Web net connection as per your operator
Select your above modem
Align xda with irda port; select start on Wmodem app
Double click Mobile Web connection.
Surf. It's OK but not as fast as a GPRS card.
OR you can wait for O2 to eventually post some instructions...

Thank you very much for your feedback
I did all what you asked me to do, but its not working it gave me an error message:
Error 692: There was a hardware failure in the modem (or other connecting device).
I replaced AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","apn name" BY AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","apn01" same as Im using in my PDA. Am I right?
Something I didn't understand in your reply:
(Set up a Mobile Web net connection), you mean a normal dial-up connection?
One more thing, what do you mean by (select start on Wmodem app)?
Do I have to do anything in my PDA before I connect from my laptop? or do I have to do anything in my PDA configuration or connections settings?
Please help me, I want to use the Gprs on my laptop, no need to pay for 2 services, one for the PDA and other for my laptop
Best regards, Ali Alsaffar [email protected]

"select start on Wmodem app" - this means go into the Wireless Modem application on the xda, select IrDA (if thats now you are connecting) and then tap the Start button.
When you've done that, go the the DUN connection on laptop and connect as you normally do.

Unfortunatly I dont have "Wireless Modem application" on my XDA from where I can get it?

I thought the command was:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","apn name","",0,0

I don't know about the command but what Im sure about it is that wModem application is mandatory, so from where I can get it?

Re: to irda on win2k/xp
guest said:
visit http://www.ircomm2k.de
Install software at own risk, but this exposes a permanent COM port using IrDA. Also nukes Wireless Link in the process.
Setup a manual modem, select the COM port from above, presto!
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HI. I HAVE AN OLDISH LAPTOP RUNNING WIN ME. WILL IRCOMM2K WORK ON ME OR IS IT INTENDED (AS NAMED) FOR WIN 2K AND XP ONLY?

From: Helpdesk (source O2) Sent: 30 May 2003 13:54
Subject: RE: wireless modem
Hi
The wireless modem will be available in the next ROM update from the xda team. I understand that this will be released in the next couple weeks - they are in the final stages of testing.
We will highlight the new ROM on our homepage with a link to the downloadable files.
regards
source O2

Re: to irda on win2k/xp
Anonymous said:
guest said:
visit http://www.ircomm2k.de
Install software at own risk, but this exposes a permanent COM port using IrDA. Also nukes Wireless Link in the process.
Setup a manual modem, select the COM port from above, presto!
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HI. I HAVE AN OLDISH LAPTOP RUNNING WIN ME. WILL IRCOMM2K WORK ON ME OR IS IT INTENDED (AS NAMED) FOR WIN 2K AND XP ONLY?
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Hmm... really good question. ME is an update to 98 as I recall, but a clunky upgrade.
Way to check: Setup a new modem. When it asks which COM port you wish to use, if you can select Virtual Infrared COM port then it should work fine.
Get the instructions at www.o2.co.uk/xda on Help and Support.

Anyone know what the T-Mobile USA network connections for using WModem are?
For UK O2 they are:
Primary DNS - 193.113.200.200
Alternate DNS - 193.113.200.201
User name - O2Web
Password - password
Has anyone used wmodem in the US with T-Mobile as a service provider?
Thanks,
JP

Qtek as wireless modem
I also have oldish ME Laptop computer. I did exactly as described on O2 support site. It does not work. The modem on laptop immediately disconnects saying it's not responding properly.

I have tried several cooked versions of the 4..00.16 Eng T-Moble and the 4.00.11 ENG WM2003 roms and niether one installs the WModem app. Any ideas why?
I have a T-Mobile version of the PPC, radio stack 6.24

WM with old laptop computer
It worked for me. I could connect my oldish ME notebook computer to internet over gprs using WM in xda. I used the extra string from o2 and just changed the access point name.
It goes as this:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","apn"
It works, but the WM just stops responding the moment you disconnect the connection from PC. The PC waits and waits for the confirmation and then hangs up saying no reponse. But as long as you are connected it works very well.

Wireless Modem (GSM) Problems

I downloaded Othman's updates (RUU 3.16.52, RSU 3.23.01), onto a UK O2 XDA. Also downloaded IR COMM program from http://www.ircomm2k.de set it to COMM 2 where my IR port connects to. Then created a standard 9600bps modem connecting to IRCOMM's virtual COMM port on COM 7, and set the control flow to none. It seems to connect (yellow light shows on WModem app) but doesn't get any further than that. In the modem's properties I did a dianostics test, here are the results.
http://www.markhorgan.com/temp/ModemLog_Standard_9600_bps_Modem.txt
Has anybody any ideas?
PS Just in case anybody else is trying to connect to the internet on a Irish Vodafone/Eircell ready-to-go account here is some info:
number:0876202222 (cheaper than landline ISPs)
username:vodafone
password:vodafone
Data type: ISDN
Primary DNS: 213.233.128.1
Secondary DNS: 213.233.128.19
SMTP Server:mail.e-merge.ie

Still can't get it working, but here's a PDF I came across that might work for those that have the latest 02 ROM (which doesn't seem to be downloadable for some reason)
http://www.o2.co.uk/business/productsservices/mobileweb/CTS1299-1 Setup Xda Modem.PDF

Hi,
Please let me know where to find Othman's updates (RUU 3.16.52, RSU 3.23.01).
Thanks.

Surprise when will you annouce it?!

Hi Markh,
Please, can you assist.
I have a german OS and like to change to english.
I have followed your explanation and get always the error message:
"error 007: no rom image file
Cannot find rom image to upgrade your PocketPC
Please download and try again"
I modified the 007 to 001 with hex edit.

Try following the instructions at http://www.markhorgan.com/qtek-rom-update/
I haven't come across your problem before, the only thing I can think of is that windows might be locking the ROM file (NK.nbf), save the file and close HexEdit before you continue the installation process, or RUU 3.16.52 might be corrupted - try downloading it again.

Hi,
I followed the steps discribed on the link ( above ).
Its always giving me this error.
I thought It might be because I have german OS on and try to upgrade with an english version.
I tried the O2 Dutch 3.15.15 from their webpage and the 3.16.52 from markh.
I cross checked this by loading the german 3.14.16.ger from the german O2 page. That worked fine.
8)

Using the XDA II as Modem with IrDa

Hi
I have been trying to use my XDA II as a modem and every time I try it give me a error. Error 692 Hardware Failure..
Can anyone pleasr help me with this?

I have a similar problem, please help!

I stopped trying via IRDA and set it up via the USB Sync cable, using GPRS. Works like a charm.
I was going cross-eyed trying to make it work and it wouldn't. Took about 15 minutes with the cable.

Is not working with the USB cable either
I had followed the instruction on PPC website (which seems identical to those on the XDA II official website):
http://www.ppcw.net/?itemid=1656&catid=80
but no luck... I'm still getting an error message... usually 732,
have you done anything different?
Please help Thx,
Chris

Did you successfully install the HTC USB Modem?
Was ActiveSync closed down, as it must be?
Did you use the USB Dialler program to make the connection?
Did it show the HTC USB Modem?
Was GPRS connected on the XDA?
Did you enter the correct User ID and Password?
A friend of mine tells me they're not necessary, as it works off your IMEI code, I've never tried it without them.

Dear ardarby,
Thank you for your help... here are my answers.
Did you successfully install the HTC USB Modem?
Yes
Was ActiveSync closed down, as it must be?
More than that: I disable USB a mean for active Sync to connect to the device, both on the PC and on the PPC
Did you use the USB Dialler program to make the connection?
Yes
Did it show the HTC USB Modem?
Yes
Was GPRS connected on the XDA?
I think so... how do I see it
Did you enter the correct User ID and Password?
Yes
A friend of mine tells me they're not necessary, as it works off your IMEI code, I've never tried it without them.
I am now getting an error which is something like error 734... any clue?
Thanks,
Chris

www.GB-SOFT.cz/XDAII
this tool should be able to tell you

Blackberry software fot XDA II

Hello:
is it possible to get the Blackberry software ONLY for the XDA II? the O2 website only supplies it as part of a full ROM upgrade which I don't want to do as my unit is set up perfectly and I don;t want to have to do a hard reset and build it all again??
Thanks

Just download the full ROM upgrade and use ROM Edit 2003 to extract the installation CAB file you need from the extended ROM.
To do this, you need to start the ROM upgrade process (you do not need to cradle your device to your computer).
When the program welcomes you, you do not respond but search your harddisk for nk.nbf (it should be located somewhere in c:\documents and settings).
Copy this file to another location on your harddrive.
Now you can cancel the ROM upgrade process.
Browse the nk.nbf (extended ROM file) using ROM Edit 2003 in order to locate the CAB file you need for Blackberry installation.
Extract the file from the extended ROM and copy it to your device.
Run it on your device and install there.
You might need to unlock and unhide your extended ROM on your device prior to installation.
Sascha

icarusbop said:
Hello:
is it possible to get the Blackberry software ONLY for the XDA II? the O2 website only supplies it as part of a full ROM upgrade which I don't want to do as my unit is set up perfectly and I don;t want to have to do a hard reset and build it all again??
Thanks
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RIM check the device software and radio build before they will allow the software to connect to their relay. So extracting the software only and trying to connect will have no effect - it will bounce the moment it detects an unapproved software combination.
:roll:

We have our own BB server and GPRS aPN for the system ove rhere, do you think it will work on this equipment??

In theory, yes, but what I think you will find is that BB connects to its own APN then connects to your BES server. When you want to use "GPRS", it discos from the APN & will connect to yours.
So I think it's unlikely

Hmm -I've tried to get the NK.nbf file.
It does not seem to me on my computer any where, but the upgrade app does say it extracts it - maybe it stores it in RAM until the unit has been identified.
My XDA unit will not conect via serial to get the ROM file (I use BT to sync) as I dropped it once and the connector is damaged.
Any other ideas how I can get it? Is anyone willing to post the extended ROM
image for me?

Is there anyone have BlackBerry Connect App for WM2003, please?

brewhoxs said:
Is there anyone have BlackBerry Connect App for WM2003, please?
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i'm waiting too

Using GPRS/EDGE as a Modem to access internet via Notebook

Using GPRS/EDGE as a Modem to access internet with Desktop/ Notebook Computer
When I need to connect my Notebook to the internet, I always prefer Wifi or Broadband line. If no such medium to connect internet, I will use PDA and USB cable. First of all, you need a modem driver for Windows 2000/XP and a simple dial-up utility. Both files are available here: USB Modem. It is a zip file and has 2 files, (1) USBMDM.INF, (2) USBModem_Dialer.exe. Just download them and unpack to you Desktop/Notebook. Second, you must set the partnership to your Desktop/Notebook first before proceed following set up.
Go to program and run “Modem Link” and set the connection type. In this case, choose USB and APN and tap on the Activate button (In my example, APN is Peoples.net). The device has switched to the modem mode and is ready to connect.
Photo 1 -3
At the moment you connect the PDA to a desktop or notebook over USB cable, the computer will connect the PDA. Let the system work until you see the Photo 4, select third options as red arrow, click Next.
In the next dialogue Photo 5, you can see that the new device is called HTC USB Modem. Even though the system offers to do this for you, you'd better select the second option as red arrow to be able to select location of the driver manually.
In the next dialogue Photo 6, choose the folder where you have unpacked USBMDM.INF from there archive and click Next to continue. The system will be working and configuring for a while. If no problems occur, you have installed the modem successfully.
Go to your desktop/notebook, double click USBModem_Dialer.exe that is part of the zip file you had previously unpacked. (Photo 7) As you see the APN must same as PDA one. (In my example, APN is Peoples.net) Click Dial.
Done. You can surf internet with you desktop/notebook.
Important : The key of this setting is that the APN for PDA and Notebook/Desktop must be same. The name of APN which you can ask the services provider.
Please note that all photo is not mine but I tested on my 818pro & Wizard and Notebook and work fine

Great info! I use my qtek9100 and T-mobileGPRS every day for this purpose. Only thing that is different is that I use the standard Dailup Networking of XP. You don't need to specify a APN but you have to fill in a number to Dial: *99#

I tried the above on my O2 XDA Atom and it didnt work, first in the PDA I was unable to select th APN (the dropdown list was empty). second thing is on my laptop when i tried to select the USBMDM.INF the laptop rejected it as unfit for the hardware.
help.

Hi all.
I'm not able to enter the APN number in my Dopod 818 Pro too. Any ideas how?

this is what i did on my O2 mini:
i. Installed USB Modem dialer on my notebook.
ii. Before connecting the PDA: Disable allow USB and allow Network checkboxes on Microsoft ActiveSync Connection Setting.
iii. Go to Task Manager on the Notebook. Disable all WCExxx processes.
iv. Create Dialup Connection as you create for normal dial up phone connection: No username or password: Dial up no *99#
v. In your PDA, Open Wireless Modem: Click at Start.
vi. Connect your PDA to notebook using USB cable.
vii. Changed modem properties at dial up connection to HTC modem.
viii. Proceed with dial up.
so far it works for me...

pls help
the device already switched to modem mode and connect to decktop,
but the desktop cannot detect to 838pro.nothing detect new device.
and how to setting the partnership to your Desktop/Notebook first .
thankyou very much

fix apn
mcmug said:
Hi all.
I'm not able to enter the APN number in my Dopod 818 Pro too. Any ideas how?
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hi,
u will not be able to change apn anyways.u can only see it.
1st u should setup to access gprs internet on your ppc. this u do by going to
start>settings>connections>add a new modem connection, under select modem, cellular line gprs, next, now enter access point name as given by ur gprs service provider [mine is airtelgprs.com, gprs provider being airtel bengalooru] ,next, username and password as given by ur gprs provider [mine is leave both blank] , finish.
now go to modem link in start, programs, u can see ur apn as u entered.
if u still cannot see, go to start,settings, connections, connections, advanced, select networks, under programs that connect to internet, select the name of gprs u entered in above steps.
now u can goback and see in modem link.
now without activating modem link, browse internet in ppc only to c if all is right with ur gprs. if sucessful, then close pocket ie, activate modem link, connect to desktop or laptop via usb cable, use usb modem dialer or create other connection with no. as *99#[which is better, since in usb modem dialer, u cannot save apn, have to retype everytime]
any problemo in setting up gprs connection in ppc , contact ur gprs provider for settings. make sure gprs works in ppc b4 u setup to work in desktop.
alternate methods to use wizard as modem would be to use bluetooth DUN, or try pdanet 1.7
I don't find any variations in speed in any methods, all r as gud or as bad.

after hard reset,i can connect to devicve.
when dial to connet to internet ,snow "remote access error 797"
pls help
thanks

my PPC (XDA Stealth) is already in GPRS/Modem mode. when i connect it to my laptop using the sync cable, my laptop automatically installed its drivers. it didn't ask me to specify which driver to install. when i run HTC USB Modem, it says No USB Modem.

hi..I hav everything installed properly n it was workin earlier n now when I try to dial up the connection, it says hardware failure of modem...when tried pdanet it always says modem busy...pls help...

any way to do this with a G4 ibook?
EDIT: Nevermind... I found it... it is working great with my 6945 iPAQ via Bluetooth, for free! If someone wants to check this, look over Here

Sorry i posted to the wrong thread.

WM6 HTC Tytn usb modem settings
Hi, in WM6 there is no Wireless modem icon and settings.
Modem is HTC USB Sync, not USB modem.
What can I do?
Thanks

Start internet sharing on the tytn and chose usb and then connect to your pc with usb cabel and thats it

sas90850 said:
... new device is called HTC USB Modem. Even though the system offers to do this for you, you'd better select the second option as red arrow to be able to select location of the driver manually.
In the next dialogue Photo 6, choose the folder where you have unpacked USBMDM.INF from there archive and click Next to continue. The system will be working and configuring for a while. If no problems occur, you have installed the modem successfully.
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My XDA Atom is detected as a 'Windows USB Modem' rather than 'HTC USB modem' and the driver in the zip is not compatible with my device. Can anyone place the link to the driver file for XDA atom into this topic?

Is there any posibility to connect using HSDPA?
Because the subject specifically mentioned GPRS/EDGE ...

Thanks
I was searching for this solution some hours now...
Great fix!

Great!
Thanx!
Suberly simple and works perfectly!
Regards

wm6 sharing not as a modem, it sharing as a sharing device. i alos finding the driver.. but if you have install active sync b4, i can auto find a driver. but the driver how can i capture out? becuase if i connect to other notebook, it also ask me to install the driver

Still having trouble connecting
AndreyC said:
My XDA Atom is detected as a 'Windows USB Modem' rather than 'HTC USB modem' and the driver in the zip is not compatible with my device. Can anyone place the link to the driver file for XDA atom into this topic?
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I have an AT&T/Cingular 8525
I'm still having trouble. I connect the USB cable (after selecting connect onthe Internet Sharing). When I go through the process and select the .inf file, my PC (running WinXP) says that the "file contains no info for the device". What's going on with that?
I've searched all over the net and downloaded the USBMDM.INF file from 100 different places (thinking they were just corrupt files) but to no avail.
Someone help, please!