Hello all,
I am very sorry to be posting this as I am sure it has been covered somewhere else but I am in a fix.
Next week I am going to be staying in a house that is being renovated therefore it has all electrics and stuff but no phone lines. However I need interenet connections as I am researching for masters dissertation in a week I have got off work.
I have been looking into 3g and GPRS data cards but them seem unreliable and am worried that I just will not be able to download and research PDF files quicly enough. Also with all that research the cost could mount up.
I am also unsure of any wi-fi hotspots and do not currently have wi-fi software.
So what do you think is my best option, I have an XDA 2 an IBM Pentium 4 Thinkpad, and if necessary I will have to speand money.
Please I have looked through the forums but I am a total novice, I just about managed to change my O2 Settings on the XDA to allow me to run it on Orange, other than that I am clueless about setting up the XDA as a modem, either through USB or Bluetooth.
So whats the best, most reliable and most effcient cure for this problem?
Many thanks for any help and please believe me your help is greatly appreciated.
By the way I will be staying in postcode area CT20, hopefully this will help with anyone who knows wireless speeds or 3g/gprs connectivity.
Thanks again.
James
(all replies gets a thank you in my first published article, you lucky people)
Hi there.
For wireless GRPS coverage from o2 click here
http://www.webmap.o2.co.uk/home.asp
As you can see the coverage for London is near the best.
Regarding orange...
http://coverage.orange.co.uk/uk/UKCoverageSearch.htm
I am afraid I cannot help you regarding the best internet options for yourselves, although in my past experience ising an o2 GPRS data card has been quite successful. You can download at near broadband speed. You said you were on orange?? Then I think Orange do a GPRS Card as well which is a little more expensive.
I can, however help you in setting up your XDA as a bluetooth or USB Modem. You will have to change your GPRS Settings where appropiate but here goes...
Xda IIi - Wireless Modem via USB (Win XP)
Disable Activesync on the PC
Open Activesync on the PC and go to to File > Connections Settings (or right click on the activesync icon in the system tray, and choose connection settings).
Untick the option for Allow USB Connection with this Desktop Computer.
Click OK to exit.
Prepare the CD/modem driver
If you have the CD with the modem driver (this is the same CD that contains Activesync and Outlook), insert this into the laptop. If the CD auto-starts you can just cancel it.
If you don't have a CD with the modem driver you can download it here;
http://www.sourceo2.com/xda/Xda_IIs_Wireless_Modem_Drivers.zip
Once downloaded you should unzip and copy the USBMDM.INF file to the hard drive (eg. C drive) of your laptop.
Configure the Wireless Modem
Ensure the Xda IIi phone is switched on with a good signal.
IMORTANT: The Xda IIi must not be in the cradle at this stage
On the Xda IIi, go to Start > Programs > Wireless Modem
Tap Tools and then Options
Ensure the 'Preset GPRS Connections" box is ticked
In the 'Access Point Name' field remove whatever is there and enter mobile.o2.co.uk and tap OK
Set the drop-down box to USB and tap on Start
Now plug the USB cradle into the PC and then instert the Xda IIi into the cradle
(do not use a USB Hub, the Xda IIi cradle must plug directly into the PC).
This should now initiate Windows Plug & Play "Found new hardware wizard" on your PC, so follow the next section to install the modem...
Install the Modem
The Found New Hardware Wizard should appear on the PC (if it doesn't then simply remove the Xda IIi from the cradle and replace it again. Alternatively reboot your PC, leaving the Xda II and cradle plugged in to the PC, and the 'found new hardware wizard' should appear).
IMPORTANT: the modem driver will not be installed properly until your PC completes the "Found New Harware Wizard" and gives you the message "Your hardware is installed and ready to use". If you do not see this message then go back and ensure the Xda IIi is in Wireless Modem mode.
Choose Install from a List or Specified Location (advanced), and click Next.
If you have the CD
Choose Don't Search. I will choose the Driver to Install, and click Next.
Click Have Disk.
Set the drop-down box to your CD drive (eg. D drive), and click Browse.
Double click the OEM folder, and then the Drivers folder.
Click once on the USBMDM file, choose Open, and then OK.
In the list of Compatible Devices, choose HTC USB Modem, and click Next.
Click Continue Anyway.
Click Finish
If you don't have the CD and have downloaded the modem driver
Set the drop-down box to your hard drive (eg. C drive)
Click Next
Click Continue Anyway
Click Finish
Setup the Network Connection
On the PC, go to Control Panel > Network Connections
Click Create a New Connection, and click Next.
Choose Connect to the Internet, and click Next.
Choose Setup my Connection Manually, and click Next.
Choose Connect Using a Dial up Modem, and click Next.
Put a tick against Modem - HTC USB Modem, and click Next.
In the ISP Name field enter a name for your connection, eg. Xda II USB, and click Next.
In the Phone Number field enter *99# and click Next.
Enter Username as faster
Enter Password as password
Click Next.
Click the Add a shortcut to my desktop box if required.
Click Finish.
Click Dial to connect to the Internet.
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Troubleshooting
Laptop 'seeing' the xda
Each time you use Wireless Modem it will be neccesasry to connect the device to the laptop in a specific order. If it isn't done in the following order, the laptop can fail to 'see' the Xda IIi.
1. Put the Xda IIi into ‘wireless modem mode’
2. Insert the USB cradle into the laptop
3. Insert the Xda IIi into the cradle
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Xda IIi Wireless Modem via Bluetooth (Microsoft)
This setup uses the Microsoft Bluetooth stack built into Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Switch on Bluetooth on the Xda IIi
Tap the Bluetooth icon in the bottom right corner of the device and choose On.
Configure the Wireless Modem
Ensure the Xda IIi phone is switched on with a good signal.
On the Xda IIi, go to Start > Programs > Wireless Modem
Tap Tools and then Options
Ensure the 'Preset GPRS Connections" box is ticked
In the 'Access Point Name' field remove whatever is there and enter mobile.o2.co.uk and tap OK
Set the drop-down box to Bluetooth and tap on Start
Pair the devices and install the Bluetooth modem
On the laptop/PC double click the 'Bluetooth Devices' icon within Control Panel (or double click the bluetooth icon in the system tray)
You should now be in the Devices tab. Click Add
Tick the box for "My device is set up and ready to be found" and click Next
The laptop/PC will search and find your Xda IIi (default name will be 'Pocket_PC' unless you have changed it). Click on your device name and click Next
You can now choose to set your own passkey if you wish. Click on "Let me choose my own passkey" and then enter a number of your choice, and click Next
The Xda IIi will now pop up a screen that asked you to enter the passkey. Type in the same passkey you entered in the laptop/PC and tap OK in the top right corner.
The laptop PC will now install the Bluetooth Modem. When finished you should see the message "Your device is installed and ready to use".
The Xda IIi will ask you to accept the pairing. Tap Yes on the Xda IIi.
Click Finish on the laptop/PC
Setup a Network Connection
Go to Control Panel and double click Network Connections
Click Create a new Connection
Click Next
Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next
Choose Setup my Connection Manually and click Next
Choose Connect using a Dialup modem and click Next
Tick Modem - Standard Modem over Bluetooth link and click Next
In the ISP Name field type Xda IIi Bluetooth (or a name of your choice) and click Next
In the Phone Number field enter *99# and click Next
In the Username field enter faster
In the Password field enter password
In the Confirm Password field enter password
Click Next
Put a tick in the 'Add a shortcut to the desktop' if required
Click Finish
From the dial-up box click Dial to connect to the Internet
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I hope some of this proves helpful and if you need any more help just ask.
Good luck with your dissitation!!!!!!!
lydiachris
gprs speed == Theoretical maximum speeds of up to 171.2 kilobits per second (kbps)
umts/3g speed ==Theoretical maximum speeds of up to 2Mb per second
wifi well guess it would depend on the hotspock (max 11Mb/sec though and i dont even this that the xda2's sdio slot can reach those speeds) or heck if the guy next door have his own wifi network you can talk him into getting access to it
(of cause if you get a wifi card for the laptop then you could reach a max 108Mb/sec depending on the wifi network connected to)
about how you go about setting the xda2 up as a modem o2 and tmobile and orange and all those have pdf's describing how you do it
Hello again, thanks for the help but got a problem, downloaded the zip and put it into drive c: but when try to open it just says this does not provide the information.
I do not have the XDA disk, got as far as searching for modem software but no recognition of extraxted zip file you specify,
Am i missing something or do i need to use the exe file?
Please help am I getting closer or am as I feel a very long way from getting this working?
Thanks again for any help
James
rather ironic, but i was in your same position last year.
I never managed to get the wireless modem working, but i have several storage cards, and a card reader, so i merely used my O2 gprs, downloaded what documents i needed onto my pda/storage card (using something like netfront--free version is good, paid verison even better), then used the card reader to transfer it over.
don't know if this is much help for you, but hope you get your problem solved.
thanx
well thanx lydiachris for this great help.....i can say am impressed by the step by step "manual".......ur procedures have now became my reference :wink: ...thanx again.
RAGO :lol:
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I have Imate pda 2 .I Want to use it as an external modem and connect my notebook ( Hp Pavillion 4141) to the internet via GPRS through bluetooth
Could someone please give me a step by step ( I am a novice ) instruction as to how to do this?
hi
did u find a solution ! ??? i can help if u r still Not able to do it.
i could do with a hand
i have the O2 XDAIIi. I followed the O2 instructions from there web site. Im connecting my Tosiba Laptop to the XDA via USB. i can get the laptop to see the xda as a wireless modem, it talks to the xda and the xda shows the 'flashing' modem lights on the screen. the problem i have is the laptop just says page cant be displayed. If you have idiot instructions that wouls be great. the laptop is running XP home edition.
Thanks Pete
I'm very interested in this, because I have "free" gprs at the moment, and if i could run my laptop VIA gprs (even if it is slow) it would free my life up alot!
I didn't even manage to get as far as my laptop seeing my XDA IIi as a wireless modem. Could you send me the link on the O2 site on how to get that far?
the site is here
http://www.my-xda.com/xda2i_spec.html
scroll down and you find this and more
http://www.my-xda.com/downloads/SettingUp_XdaII_s_i_modem.pdf
No when I came to set this up I found my XP didnt match the screen shots so did my best.
also it tells you to put the xda in modem opertation when in the cradle but you need to do it before for, so the PC sees it as a modem rather than xda
Pete
Hi
Someone knows where to get the HTC USB modem driver ?
I don't have thedisk
Thanks
I got it....should be tagged to this message!!
I also managed to get the thing working in the end...
I uninstalled the modem and the network link.
ran the modem prog on the xda, hit start plugged into the usb on the laptop
The laptop active sync disabled before plug in!!
Finds the HTC modem and installs
Then rather than setting up a connection I launched internet explorer, tool, internet options, connections
set one up through there...
YOU DO NEED to add the initalization string from the O2 instruction sheet for the serial connection though. otherwise it fails the connection
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","MOBILE.O2.CO"
also check out this place for more info on GPRS settup
http://www.filesaveas.com/gprs.html
Pete
perfect!!
TDIPower said:
I got it....should be tagged to this message!!
I also managed to get the thing working in the end...
I uninstalled the modem and the network link.
ran the modem prog on the xda, hit start plugged into the usb on the laptop
The laptop active sync disabled before plug in!!
Finds the HTC modem and installs
Then rather than setting up a connection I launched internet explorer, tool, internet options, connections
set one up through there...
YOU DO NEED to add the initalization string from the O2 instruction sheet for the serial connection though. otherwise it fails the connection
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","MOBILE.O2.CO"
also check out this place for more info on GPRS settup
http://www.filesaveas.com/gprs.html
Pete
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thats exactly... the way it should be.. 100% working!
anybody out there with a macintosh who has done this??????
Just getting around to trying your instructions.
If this works I will be super happy. More happy than a Chocoholic in a chocolate wearhouse....or an alcoholic with the keys to a brewary.
this stupid board
just to clear this up for the USB mode you still need to enter the string. which can be found on the O2 instructions for the serial connetion of i posted there anyway.
Pete
I attempted to set it up, but got no-where really....
The instructions are very confusing.
tomw86 Ive added you to msm so you if you're on i can try and chat you through it.
Did you get the modem installed??
Here's how I did it.
Open active sync, File, connection settings.
Disable the USB option.
Close Active sync
fire up the XDA, Programs, WModem (wireless modem program)
Plug the XDA into the computer.
It should now find the modem and go through the give me a driver bit. Tell it to go manual and point it to where the drive is located, if it is the one I posted above then you will need to unzip it first (I had to zip it to upload onto here) or point to the location on the cd.
Let me know if you get that far. Ill try and sort out the rest. I got the modem connected and the laptop to talk to it, connecting to O2 but my IE wouldnt connect through it. I ended up removing the connection and staring again and it worked.
Pete
Hi there,
I've been trying to set up my kjam as a bluetooth modem for my laptop without any success.
Could someone help me out here?
Thanks
A
zsizsi said:
I've been trying to set up my kjam as a bluetooth modem for my laptop without any success.
Could someone help me out here?
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i guess you didn't check conent of CD included in box with your k-jam yet. on my CD i've found this document:
ftp://xda:[email protected]_using_i-mate_K-JAM_as_a_Bluetooth_Modem.pdf
this file is also available on www.clubimate.com support site after registration...
Anyone got the KJam / Mini S working over bluetooth with GPRS when connected to a Apple Powerbook?
Thanks,
Actually I followed the instructions of that doc but it still won't work. Maybe it's the stupid bluetooth stack of my toshiba laptop.
I can't see why activesync can't handle this right away. Oh, I can, it's an MS product.
Oh well. I'll keep trying
BTW, Have you killed AS?
i update my bt stack from toshiba web site and it works now.
What do you mean by killing activesync?
zsizsi said:
What do you mean by killing activesync?
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Start > Settings > System > Memory > Running Programs >ActiveSync > Stop
:wink:
ah, thanks
RE: Using Wizard as Bluetooth Modem for Apple Powerbook
adambern,
I finally managed to get my K-Jam working as a Bluetooth Modem over GPRS after quite a bit of searching! I can only verify that this will work in OS X 10.4.4 (latest version of Tiger), since I didn't seem to have the options available before I updated Tiger.
Firstly, you will need to download the Generic Mobile Phone Script available from Ross Barkman's excellent homepage: http://www.taniwha.org.uk/. I have attached it here, but you should really visit the site, if only to donate a pint to Ross for his excellent work!
You will also need to know the GPRS settings for your network. Again, Ross can sort you out on his site.
1. Put the Generic Mobile Phone script in the /Library/Modem Scripts folder on your Mac.
2. Open the Bluetooth Setup Assistant, and search for your Wizard.
3. Once found, allow your Mac to pair with your phone. The Mac should then come up with a couple of options. One of these options will be "Use your phone as a modem for your computer", or something along those lines. Tick this check box.
4. Your Mac will now ask for a load of settings. Make sure you enter the phone number as *99#, and enter your username and password as determined from your network.
5. Click OK, and close the Assistant.
6. Open Internet Connect in your Apllications folder.
7. Select Bluetooth, and click Dial.
8. Voila! Your phone should now be working as a modem!
If you have any problems, refer to the notes Ross gives with the scripts. I hope this is of assistance to those of us with a sensible choice in computers .
Many thanks Invisigoth... I'll give it a go later.
Great community spirit.
gosh, i still can't get it to work. i'm running xp though.
windows is trying to dial but then it doesn't work
You are a SAINT........
THANK YOU.
Worked first time for me and at last I have an internet connection from my phone with my Mac Powerbook..............
Again thank you.
Robin
Hallelujah, I finally got it to work.
I have one question though. It looks like that the 115 kbit bt com port speed is the bottle neck in this connection. Is there any way to raise that?
Thanks
A
Hi
I want to use my XDA2i to connect my laptop to the net....
Any ideas how to achieve this, thinking bluetooth laptop to XDA then use GPRS on XDA to connect.
Thanks
Hi,
Look overhere ftp://xdaupload:[email protected]/USB_modem/ for modem driver & documentation.
Cheers, M
Hi
Thanks for the reply, however, I want to connect my laptop through bluetooth to my XDA and use the GPRS on my XDA to connect to the net.
I need to achieve this without using a USB connection, if I understand correctly the link you supplied tells me how to connect USB modem etc.
Maybe I'm completely misunderstanding. It's all so simple using a Nokia 6230i, plug and play virtually!! (until my company deactivated data calls:-()
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Set the Connection Type to Bluetooth in the Wireless Modem program, then push the start button & make the BT connection to your laptop. Hope it works this way or experiment a little with it pls. I use the USB connection & don't have BT on my PC, so can't try the settings myself.
Regards, M
As I assume that you're using Windows vom Micro$oft, just Pair the two devices (not using 'Wireless Modem').
It will automatically install a Bluetooth-Modem
David
Hi
What type of connection do I need, I can only find a network access connection to my laptop, thats all that is available.
I am using a HP laptop with XP home, its a new one so would imagine everything is in order.
seek and you shall find
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=24383
Thanks for the replies people...
Although I have to admit I'm struggling still....given up on the bluetooth connection and reverted back to USB cable but still I can't connect.
Here's the steps I have used:
Unticked Active Sync allowing USB connections.
Restarted laptop, connected USB cable to XDA and selected Wireless Modem, used the drop down to select USB and selected Start.....
the documentation etlls me that my laptop will go into a plug and play routine of allowing me to install it as a modem but this does not happen.
And yes, I have admin rights on the laptop.
Do I have to do anything with connections/modems because I haven't.
Am I being thick? Not sure but it's driving me to distraction...
start the modem program on your XDA (Start-Programs) and conenct it, windows will ask for a driver. install the driver from ftp. then create a new modem connection in windows. here (in germany) the number windows must call is *99# (for GPRS/UMTS)
Thank you for your patience...
The XDA installed as stated using driver on FTP, great.
Run up IE, tools, options, connections and added a dial up connection called XDA USB Link.(com8)
Settings of which are:
user name2web
passwordassword
untick automatically detect settings
untick configuration script
untick proxy server
Not sure where I'm going wrong but when I dial it errors with...No dial tone detected.
To recap I am dialing with GPRS connected on XDA and the WModem program connected through USB started
Am I missing something?
Can anyone help??????
Please?????
Try running usbmodemdialer instead of DUN by IE, it's in the package on the ftp.
Cheers, M
Hi
OK, I am now using the HTC USB dialer but I'm receiving an error 734 code, which is a PPP issue.
To recap, I am starting Wmodem, connecting to laptop (GPRS off) using a USB cable. Starting HTC USB Modem with APN as Internet & modem as HTC USB modem.
On XDA I get a connection light, then send and receive lights flash before the lot dissapear. The laptop goes through Connecting/verifying/registering then Remote access error 734.
I'm nearly there...
Please excuse my ignorance on this subject :roll:
Thanks
Yeah seems like it again :--(
Upload is running to ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/
Regards, M
Hi
Ive done everything as suggested but I'm getting a 680 error, this I believe is a "no dial tone" error.
Please, where am I going wrong?
Thanks
Gary
Frankly I haven't got the slightest idea what's going wrong. It works like a charm with my magician & Windows XP Sp2.
M
Hm how could the line be busy? are you phoning the same time? (always when you try to connect? sorry silly question.)
Are you sure your provider give you GPRS Access? (i don't know any who don't )
did you a google search on this error?
Hi
Yes, I googled it and it appears to be "No dial tone" not line busy....I'm not in a call when attempting to connect.
I've tried every possible combination of settings......usernames and passwords etc....
There isn't any issues with my laptop and updates etc. I am sys admin by day!!! This is just beating the hell out of me. Incidentally my laptop is a HP pavillion zd8369ea, a new one!!! Alpine is running radio 1.04.
Yes, data calls are enabled on my SIM, I can connect perfectly to IE on XDA and mail etc.
Taken down all firewalls etc and nothing....
Help
Thanks
Gary
Follow the instructions here:
http://www.seeo2.com/html/HowToUse/XdaII/How to setup Wireless Modem for Bluetooth.htm
At part 5. the line you need is:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","mobile.o2.co.uk","",0,0
At point 11. you don't need a user name or password.
There is a TON of confusion on this subject throughout the internet. I know it can be done (and has been done). Cingular is charging people per KB for using the 8125 as a usb modem. It would be awesome if someone could give a detailed summary of how this is done. Thanks! :lol:
Also, by "tether" I am referring to how you can connect to the internet using the 8125 as a usb modem. Thanks.
Here is how you can do it (but I think you will still be charged per KB)
I had some trouble getting this to work so I thought I'd post a faq explaining how to do it.
Driver Installation
1) Insert the CD that came with the phone into your drive. Close the window that opens up.
2) Open up Activesync and go to File - Connection Settings. Remove the check from the box next to "allow USB connections"
3) Connect your Cingular 8125 to your Computer via USB
4) On the 8125 go to Start - Programs - Modem Link
5) In Modem Link choose USB under Connection and wap.cingular under Access Point Name.
6) Choose "activate" in modem link
7) Your computer should recognize the device and an "add new hardware" wizard should appear.
8) Choose "No, not this time" and click next
9) Choose "Install from a list or specific location [Advanced]" and click next
10) Choose "Search for the best driver in these locations"
11) Check the box next to "Include this location in the search"
12) Browse to the Following location [CD Drive]:\OEM\APPS\Drivers\USB Modem
13) Click Next
14) A dialog box will pop up, click Continue Anyway
15) Click Finish to complete the driver installation
Connection setup
1) Go to Start - Control Panel - Network Connections
2) Choose "Create a new Connection"
3) Click Next
4) Choose "Connect to the Internet" and click Next
5) Choose "Set up my connection manually" and click Next
6) Choose "Connect using a dial-up modem" and click next
7) Choose any name you want for ISP Name and click Next
8) Type *99# in the Phone number field and click Next
9) User Name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Confirm password: CINGULAR1
Note: the username and password need to be all in caps
10) Click Next
11) Click Finish
That's it, you should have a connection that will dial up to Cingular's GPRS network. If you have Edge service in your area you will get Edge speeds.
The problem is that in order to tether a device, you need to dial *99# which I believe Cingular has a record of. They can then track all calls to this number and charge you accordingly.
Unless there was some other way of tethering that doesn't require this step I think we are out of luck.
I don't know if this is possible on the Pocket PC, but I would imagine that since a GPRS connection gives you an IP address then it could be possible to write an application that routes that IP over the Wizard's WiFi connection. If this can be done then you could thereotically turn the Wizard into a mini wireless router that accepts ad-hoc connections.
I've been reading HowardForums and apparently if you have MediaNet unlimited you can tether and Cingular won't know. I'm not sure if this is correct but members have claimed to be doing it for years.
medianet vs data plan
GliTCH82 said:
I've been reading HowardForums and apparently if you have MediaNet unlimited you can tether and Cingular won't know. I'm not sure if this is correct but members have claimed to be doing it for years.
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I don't think it is a matter of not knowing since you use a different protocol address (wap instead of isp).
The issue is the fact that the medianet plan and data plan are relatively and many technical issues are still being worked on. Couple that with untrained customer service reps and there are many people using medianet. Technically, if you read the site or try to order online, PDA phones require the dataplan @ $40 per month for unlimited. However, if you call, you can most likely order medianet. I called twice and both times was offered medianet for my 8125. The first rep said it was totally unlimited with no restrictions. The second rep said that it was unlimited but I couldn't tether it. So even their own employees don't understand the plans. There is also suspicion that extremely high bandwidth usage could trigger Cingular to switch your plan. So far I haven't seen that happen to anyone and also non PDA phones with MediaNet can still stream video, etc. and really rack up bandwidth usage.
That said, they may wise up and decide to tighten down in the future and switch people over to the data plan. They will probably lose a lot of customers though so I'm sure they are treading this topic lightly.
One caveat to look out for is no matter what unlimited plan you sign up for, it appears that often mistakes are made and they have a pay-per-use also added on your account. It is easy to just double check your online account and verify that you don't have both an unlimited plan and a bandwidth based account.
I just got my phone today and will be adding medianet shortly. Have to figure out some features, flash the rom, etc. first.
Well I understand that the wap APN is the one used by MediaNet, as opposed to the isp APN which is used by the dedicated data plans. The question is, even if you used the wap APN to tether (under the guise of using the standard medianet feature on a phone) would they be able to tell? Is *99# strictly an internal GSM phone function, or is it something that gets sent to Cingular which they could be made aware of?
If the former is the case then the only way Cingular could even be aware of tethering is if they monitored your data usage to see how much bandwidth you're using. While it's possible that you could be racking up 100 MB a month on your phone's wap browser it's highly unlikely, so they could just put two and two together and realize you're tethering and then shut off your service. That sort of thing is obviously not monitored all the time and that could be why some people are getting away with it.
If the latter is the case then Cingular would absolutely have a way to know when you tether a device, and regardless of wether or not they actively monitor these connections tethering a device on the regular unlimited medianet poses a significantly higher risk to your account status and bill than them just guessing by looking at KB transfers.
Once again, the million dollar question. Is *99# an internal function, or does Cingular have a way to know whenever you dial this number? Does tethering only appear to them as a phone accessing the internet or can they tell whenever you use an external device with the phone?
camillo4u said:
Here is how you can do it (but I think you will still be charged per KB)
I had some trouble getting this to work so I thought I'd post a faq explaining how to do it.
Driver Installation
1) Insert the CD that came with the phone into your drive. Close the window that opens up.
2) Open up Activesync and go to File - Connection Settings. Remove the check from the box next to "allow USB connections"
3) Connect your Cingular 8125 to your Computer via USB
4) On the 8125 go to Start - Programs - Modem Link
5) In Modem Link choose USB under Connection and wap.cingular under Access Point Name.
6) Choose "activate" in modem link
7) Your computer should recognize the device and an "add new hardware" wizard should appear.
8) Choose "No, not this time" and click next
9) Choose "Install from a list or specific location [Advanced]" and click next
10) Choose "Search for the best driver in these locations"
11) Check the box next to "Include this location in the search"
12) Browse to the Following location [CD Drive]:\OEM\APPS\Drivers\USB Modem
13) Click Next
14) A dialog box will pop up, click Continue Anyway
15) Click Finish to complete the driver installation
Connection setup
1) Go to Start - Control Panel - Network Connections
2) Choose "Create a new Connection"
3) Click Next
4) Choose "Connect to the Internet" and click Next
5) Choose "Set up my connection manually" and click Next
6) Choose "Connect using a dial-up modem" and click next
7) Choose any name you want for ISP Name and click Next
8) Type *99# in the Phone number field and click Next
9) User Name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Confirm password: CINGULAR1
Note: the username and password need to be all in caps
10) Click Next
11) Click Finish
That's it, you should have a connection that will dial up to Cingular's GPRS network. If you have Edge service in your area you will get Edge speeds.
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Is there anyway to be able to take the 8125 from computer to computer and just connect the PC (via USB) to the internet. For example, I go to a friends house...they have a PC but does not have internet access. Is it possible to take my phone connect it to there PC and be up and running?? Or do you really need the CD to install the modem drivers??
If you do need the modem drivers. Can you just store them on the phone then transfer them over to the PC so you dont have to carry around the CD. Thanx
So Cingular sells kb nugz? How much a gram?
yea lemme get a few grams
I have an AT&T Tilt running Laurentius26's L26KDV12 (Windows Mobile 6.1) and I would like to use the device as a USB modem - NOT for internet connectivity but to connect to remote monitoring devices around the state that have modem's installed in them (for example, from my desktop I have an external 56K modem connected to COM3 - I have several HyperTerminal profiles setup with phone numbers, baud rate, etc.. that I open and my modem "calls" these remote monitoring stations"). I would like to be able to use my laptop and the Tilt (Kaiser) as the modem so I can call into these pieces of equipment while I am traveling.
Any advice - or search tags would be appreciated. I have already searched the forums and did a general Google search but all results turn up how to use the phone as a Internet Connection device - this is NOT to connect to the internet...
Thank you!
Have a search for 'usb_modem.zip' and 'MODEMLINK'. The usb_modem.zip is a driver file for Windows and allows your PC to use your Windows Mobile device as a modem. You also need the MODEMLINK installed on your device which you activate like you do with Internet Sharing. I have MODEMLINK cooked into my ROM and unfortunately don't have a .CAB for it, however I think there is one. It only consists of three files, a shortcut and some registry settings.
I have tested it sucessfully with some dial-up ISPs and it worked fine. When I was initially testing it though I attempted to phone my home line to verify it was dialing out OK and this didn't work. Since it isn't something I use often I haven't pursued this but I think it might have something to do with the 'CSD Line Type' setting in Settings/Connections.
thanks for the information. I did find and download the wmodem software for the phone but when I activate it I get an error message about not being able to access a com port, the cell signal goes dead and I have to reset the phone.
If you have a different version that what I found (5.1.2600.2180) let me know - that may be the difference...
thanks!
mremer said:
thanks for the information. I did find and download the wmodem software for the phone but when I activate it I get an error message about not being able to access a com port, the cell signal goes dead and I have to reset the phone.
If you have a different version that what I found (5.1.2600.2180) let me know - that may be the difference...
thanks!
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When I launch Modem Link I select 'USB' as the connection, Baud Rate is 'Unused' and Access point name is set to the GPRS APN I have configured (however this is unused I think?). I then hit 'Activate' and ActiveSync disconnects and the 'HTC USB Modem' is then connected to COM4. I can query the modem from the Control Panel applet on my PC like any other modem. I can also open HyperTerminal direct to COM4 and enter 'AT' commands. I just tried dialing my home phone again and this didn't work, however dialing an ISP did.
Andy