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Laptop GPRS via BT on PDA

I have scoured the forums and the nice BT how-to's at geekzone web site but still can not get this connection set up. I want internet access on my laptop (W2000Pro) via BT connection to PDA (PDA2k) using GPRS on PDA. Maybe I just am using the wrong number to dial. I thought it is *99# for AT&T W here in the US. Detailed instruction on PC and PDA end will be much appreciated.

Have you put the modem string in?
On the laptop go to Control Pane > Phone and Modems > Modems
Highlight the XDA connection and click Properties > Advanced tab
In the 'Extra Initialization commands' field enter
at+cgdcont=1,"ip","Service provider"
for service provider it could be AT&T.com; you will have to find that out!

swamp2 said:
I have scoured the forums and the nice BT how-to's at geekzone web site but still can not get this connection set up. I want internet access on my laptop (W2000Pro) via BT connection to PDA (PDA2k) using GPRS on PDA. Maybe I just am using the wrong number to dial. I thought it is *99# for AT&T W here in the US. Detailed instruction on PC and PDA end will be much appreciated.
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There are a few factors to consider when attempting to use a PDA as a GPRS modem, as follows:
1) PDA devices, throughout several years of my testing/engineering experience in the wireless data industry do not make good GPRS modems (In fact, most of them do not function as modems - as it was originally intended by the manufacturer)
2) The Win2k Pro has to be at least Service Pack3 for decent GPRS connectivity (I am going to assume that it is either SP3 or SP4 on your box)
3) Under control panel > phone/modem options (as mentioned by the person below) you need to click on the "modems" tab, then highlight your PDA modem and click the "Properties" tab....Here you will click the "Advanced" tab, AND in the "extra initialization command" bar you will enter the following string (case-sensitive) at+cgdcont=1,"IP","proxy" ....don't leave spaces in the string...then click OK and OK again (or apply and OK, whatever the option is)
4) Most importantly, you need to make sure that your SIM card from ATTWS/Cingular is accurately provisioned for the GPRS PDP option. (If it's not yet, you will need to call the ATT Wireless Customer Care/or Cingular Customer Care -whatever it is called right now)
5) You will then go into the Control Panel > Network/Dialup Connections and "create a new" manual DUN connection using that PDA modem driver (not your internal modem driver obviously - you would be amazed how many ppl make that mistake)...You will want to dial *99# ....You don't want to use ANY area code or dialing rules, and you want use both a blank username and a blank password (make sure "save password" is checked)
In conclusion....Provided that all of the aforementioned components are in place, you should be able to connect and browse/get mail, whatever your needs are.....depending on the capabilities of your PDA modem, you will get anywhere from 28kbps to 70 kbps for your data throughput.
Enjoy,
Sincerely,
Your local neighborhood friendly GPRS expert :lol:
PS. I just realized that you are using BT as your connection means (which implies you have to use Bluetooth Neighborhood, Bluetooth Places, or Bluetooth Devices, one of the above anyway........Therefore, just apply the settings I gave you to the Bluetooth DUN setup (instead of the Windows DUN setup)...You should see your PDA modem as a "bluetooth Dialup modem" on com6 or something of that nature.....
Cheers 8)

Finally got it - was easy in the end
A correction... I am using XP SP2 not 2000 (duh). Anyway I got the connection working and it all seems very easy in retrospect.
For anyone else having this problem: You just need to find the services offered by your pda2k through your "BT Places" on the laptop. Dial up networking will be offered, choose that and a shortcut will be created automatically in BT Places. All else was automatic, just dbl click Dial-up Networking. You will see a dialog on pda2k explaining the connection, you get a phone icon in banner area and then use the internet on your laptop just like normal. In case it does not happen automatically you just need to make sure you have a BT modem in Control Panel/Modems on a COM port and a BT connection using that modem with number *99#, no other options or settings required.

Glad you figured this out!
I was going to suggest using the Widcomm drivers found on this forum. I switched and was able to get a DUN service.
On another note if you are using the MS BT drivers, I found that if you establish an Activesync connection via BT, you can setup the outgoing serial port as the BT modem.

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?

Using GPRS as a Modem to surf internet with Desktop/Notebook

There are three main steps:
1. Pairing the devices
2. Configuring the modem using an AT string
3. Creating a new internet connection using the modem
Let's start with the first step: pairing the devices and using the modem on the PDA.(Photo 1-3)
Now, run a connection wizard on the Desktop/Notebook (New Connection). I am going to show you the procedure in detail, so I opted for the Custom Mode.(Photo 4-6) The device is then checked for supported services. In our case, the Wizard offers only one but very important service, Dial-up Networking.(Photo 7)When you click Next, the devices will try to pair.
If everything goes well, the PC should display a window asking for a PIN. It does not matter what you type in (can be 8888) [Photo 8], you only need to remember this because you will have to enter the same code in the PDA. This protects you against intruders. On the pocket device, first confirm that you realy want to communicate with the PC (Yes) and then enter the PIN (Photo 9-10) .Check the box at Serial Port and tap on Finish.(Photo 11)
We are done with the PDA for the time being but need to do some more setting on the desktop/notebook. A Bluetooth driver from Notebook offers a quick configuration of the newly connected modem (Photo 12). Click on Advanced Modem Settings and enter the following string in the only possible field: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","APN", where the "APN" should be replaced with APN details of your provider (Photo 13).
For Example. APN for 'Peoples' is Peoples.net
Please note that different notebook may have different bluetooth module so that the above photo display may not be same.
The last step involves filling in a form where you enter a name for the connection being created in the first field and specify a dial-up string in the second field and leave the rest blank. In this case, we typed in Dial-up Connection Name : Vodafone GPRS or keep the current default connection unchanged. Telephone number is *99# which is universal setting for GPRS.(Photo 14)
That's it. Now at Notebook/Desktop select Start -> Settings -> Network connections -> Your new connection and then Dial and you should be connected to the internet .
The procedure should be similar with other BT modules.
Please note that all photo is not mine but I tested on my 818pro and Notebook and work fine.
Using GPRS as a Modem to surf internet with Desktop/ Notebook with USB Cable:

sas, I have tried your procedure and for some reason can't get it to work... do you know if the Prophet will work as a GPRS modem through USB cable? I have the newest ROM for the JAMin... maybe this is why I can't get it to work??

Using WModem for wireless modem on Vario II

I'm trying to get my Vario II to act as a modem to my laptop using the phone's 3G connection.
I eventually located the "generic modem" driver files to permit the phone to act as a modem to my laptop but I don't know what to do next. I've installed the driver and Windows (XP) reports that the generic modem is installed and working OK.
The downloaded files also included a program called "HTC USB Modem" and when I run this I am asked for a Username and password - and I haven't a clue what I should enter since I don't normally have to enter anything on my phone to access 3G.
Can anyone tell me how to proceed? Or tell me another way to get my phone to act as a modem to my laptop?
Cheers.
Bobby

i have the same problem, have you solve the problem ?
francesco

3G access thru PDA
u could try this...
Number: *99#
Username: your 3G access username (some telcos do not use it so leave it blank)
Password: Your 3G access password (some telcos do not use it so leave it blank)
remember to set your access point on your wireless modem before connecting.
cheers.

leo-chan said:
u could try this...
remember to set your access point on your wireless modem before connecting.
cheers.
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That last bit threw me Leo. What exactly to you mean by this?

Your network requires you to connect to an access point. If your device came from the network it was already set up to do so. As you need to manually enter the access point (or APN) and any user/password details, you need to google for your networks GPRS Settings.
For example with Orange, their APN = orangeinternet
(with no username or password.)

@bobbyelliot
I notice you are using T-mobile Uk
Their GPRS settings are:
Mode ...................................Permanent
Security ...............................Off
Bearer .................................GPRS
Connection ..........................When Needed
IP Address ..........................149.254.001.010
Port Number ........................9201
Authentication ....................Normal
Access Point Name ..............general.t-mobile.uk
Login ..................................Automatic
User name ..........................user
Password ...........................wap
Web site http://wap.t-mobile.co.uk / or http://www.t-zones.co.uk

Thanks for these details Mike but I still can't configure my Vario II to work as wireless modem to my laptop.
When I create a new Dial-Up Networking connection (I have to do that, right?), it doesn't ask for any of this information (except the ID and password) but does ask for a telephone number - which I haven't a clue about.
Can someone give me an idiot's guide to getting the Vario to work as a (3G) modem to my laptop?
Cheers.
Bobby

type *99# for tel no
user for user name
pass for password
this is what i put for t-mobile uk

Thanks. Tried this. Would only begin to work with GPRS (not 3G). But still failed with GPRS, reporting "Please end data call first." (on my PPC). I messed about with various permutations of start/stop wireless modem etc. but I didn't manage to get a connection. Help!
Bobby

wiki
bobbyelliott said:
Thanks for these details Mike but I still can't configure my Vario II to work as wireless modem to my laptop.
When I create a new Dial-Up Networking connection (I have to do that, right?), it doesn't ask for any of this information (except the ID and password) but does ask for a telephone number - which I haven't a clue about.
Can someone give me an idiot's guide to getting the Vario to work as a (3G) modem to my laptop?
Cheers.
Bobby
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I am no techie but I did it by following the info on the wiki site and I have the same phone and same network. Mine works ok - have you had a try this way?

active sync
bobbyelliott said:
Thanks. Tried this. Would only begin to work with GPRS (not 3G). But still failed with GPRS, reporting "Please end data call first." (on my PPC). I messed about with various permutations of start/stop wireless modem etc. but I didn't manage to get a connection. Help!
Bobby
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Before you dial you need to untick the usb connection in the active sync. Otherwise it thinks you want to do that instead. Have you tried that?

bobbyelliott said:
Thanks. Tried this. Would only begin to work with GPRS (not 3G). But still failed with GPRS, reporting "Please end data call first." (on my PPC). I messed about with various permutations of start/stop wireless modem etc. but I didn't manage to get a connection. Help!
Bobby
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Open the comm manager and disable the data option (a little PDA with two arrows) then open the modem and select start. Now when it is plugged into the USB cable the PC will not recognise it as a PDA but as a modem.
Then configure a dial up connection with the options described above and it should connect OK. If not call 150 and they will talk you through it in a couple of minutes.

bobbyelliott said:
I'm trying to get my Vario II to act as a modem to my laptop using the phone's 3G connection.
I eventually located the "generic modem" driver files to permit the phone to act as a modem to my laptop but I don't know what to do next. I've installed the driver and Windows (XP) reports that the generic modem is installed and working OK.
The downloaded files also included a program called "HTC USB Modem" and when I run this I am asked for a Username and password - and I haven't a clue what I should enter since I don't normally have to enter anything on my phone to access 3G.
Can anyone tell me how to proceed? Or tell me another way to get my phone to act as a modem to my laptop?
Cheers.
Bobby
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Bobby,
Let's try and get this working for you. I assume that you are on a T-mobile Web & Walk package and want to use the Vario II as a modem for the laptop to allow a data connection via your T-mobile 3G and GPRS access? If this is so then here goes:
- Configuring WModem on Vario II - Go to Programs and select the WModem option. select Menu - APN Settings. Ensure 'Preset GPRS connections' is ticked and in the APN box enter 'general.t-mobile.uk' then click Done.
- Modem configuring - you seem already to have done this as you have installed the drivers and say it is working - that means you also know how to start the "wireless modem" function on the Vario II in programs.
- Forget about the HTC USB Modem software - just create a new Windows XP 'connection'. I found that this software just added a level of complexity and it meant that you had to enter settings (usernames and password) manually each time.
- Create a Windows Connection on the laptop/PC:
- go to 'show all connections' then click 'create a new connection' (or follow the new connection wizard if this view is what you use).
- Select 'Connect to the Internet', then 'Set up my connection manually' then 'connect using a dial-up modem' then in the ISP Name box that comes next enter something of use like 'Vario II (T-Mob) Connection'
- In phone number enter *99#
- In username enter 'general.t-mobile.uk'
- In the password fields enter 'one2one'
- Consider unticking the bottom 2 options for default and allow all users...
- Save all the settings so far and close the wizard and dismiss the dial-up that appears.
- Change Dial-up Settings - You have created a Vario II dial-up for use by the laptop but you need to ensure that the dial-up uses the Vario II 'HTC USB Modem' and not the built-in laptop/PC modem:- Start WModem - with the Vario docked or USB connected (and activesync running OK) start the WModem (from programs) by selecting Menu - Start. This should stop activesync automatically and then your laptop/PC should see the HTC USB Modem (the Vario II with the WModem running).​- On the laptop/PC go into your available connections and right-mouse select properties on the new Vario II connection. In the first (general) tab under 'Connect Using' select/tick the entry for the Vario II modem that should read 'Modem - HTC USB Modem (COM#)' - where COM# is the com port automatically set by the laptop/PC. Check the phone number. Make sure that any other modem is unticked.​That should be about it and all should now work! To use the connection just set-up turn off your wireless network or unplug the network cable, then connect the Vario II with the USB lead, then start WModem (the program and menu-start!) on the Vario II, then on the laptop just double-click the connection that you created. Note that the laptop/PC will display the data connection established to the Vario II not your 3G/GPRS connection speed. I changed the settings on my Vario II USB Modem to increase the maximum speed of the connection (to the modem only) to 921600bps and also checked the Hardware features were all ticked.
Hope this helps - let me know if you have a problema and I'd be glad to help more. The connection works seemlessly on my laptop and basic surfing and e-mail is really quite fast - way quicker than a 56k dial-up that we all used to have!
Regards

Tony, you beat me to it!
Good description on how to setup wmodem.
Imp

hi, this is NOT my guide just posted it here cos i cannot remeber the exact link ( it is from universal forum); i did everything according to this steps and all is good been using my hermes as modem since i got it yesterday hehe
so here is the guide and u need to have the driver mentioned in this thread.
have fun it works for me so it should work for u.
access point for t-mob uk : general.t-mobile.uk
user: user
pass: wap
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You must have from your network provider: the internet access point name, your user name and password.
Download and unzip the attached file in a folder on your desktop
1- Disconnect the device from your desktop
2- On the ActiveSync icon on your desktop, open "Connection Settings". Uncheck "Allow USB Connection".
3- On your device: Go to "Beam" (in Settings/Connections), and uncheck "Receive all Incoming beams".
4- Then in Programs, click on "Wireless Modem". With the Connection type on USB, click on "Start".
5- Now, connect your device to the desktop. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" starts on your desktop. Click "Install from a specific location", then "Don’t search. I will choose…", then click on "Modems", and "Have Disk…" and go to the folder where you unzipped the attached file.
The HTC USB Modem will be shown in the compatible hardware: click to install. Continue if you receive the alert of the software not passing the Windows XP compatibility test (Continue anyway). Finish.
6- Now, in Control Panel of your desktop, open "Phone and Modem Options". Select the "HTC USB Modem" and click on "Properties". In the "Advanced" tab type for "Extra initialization commands":
AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”xxx”,””,0,0
where xxx is your internet access point.
Click Ok to finish.
7- On your device (always open in the Wireless Modem program), click on Tools/Options. Check the Preset GPRS connections and write in the APN, your network provider internet access point.
8- Finally, on your desktop, go to "Network Connections" and click "Create a new connection". Choose "Connect to the internet", then "Set up my connection manually". Click "Connect using a dial-up modem", then give a name to your ISP. In phone number type *99#. Get username and password from your network provider.
Better keep a shortcut of this connection on your desktop for quick access.
Each time you want to use your device as a modem:
Disconnect your device
Disable ActiveSync from your desktop by unchecking the “Allow USB connection”
Open Wireless Modem on your device and push on Start (with the Connection Type on USB)
Connect your device, then dial from your desktop using the shortcut you created
PS: Remember to enable ActiveSync once you’ve finished.

managed to find the USB driver/file so i attached

sorry was too lazy to reply as I really can't remember the whole wireless modem ****...
moved on to wm6 now, internet sharing is a breeze.

T-Mobile Charges for Vario use as modem
Hi,
I set up the Vario II as described above and it worked fine. What I don't understand is why T-Mobile should charge more (£7 per month extra, or thereabouts) simply because a laptop is included in the system. Surely, provided you don't go over your limit for W&W (1 Gig) then why should they worry?
Am I likely to be charged extra, simply for accessing what I can already access from my Vario ii, but using a laptop as the "front-end"?
Cheers,
Ken

harrogate22 said:
Hi,
I set up the Vario II as described above and it worked fine. What I don't understand is why T-Mobile should charge more (£7 per month extra, or thereabouts) simply because a laptop is included in the system. Surely, provided you don't go over your limit for W&W (1 Gig) then why should they worry?
Am I likely to be charged extra, simply for accessing what I can already access from my Vario ii, but using a laptop as the "front-end"?
Cheers,
Ken
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u need to exceed the limit of 2gb i guess to be warn but then you can still you ur w&w. i been using my vario a lot never had any problems with t-mob

if your using a updated rom you dont have the option of a WModem do you?

How to connect HD2 to Internet through Laptop (Vista Home Premium) via Wireless?

Hi guys.
Actually i have ADSL 2+ Internet connection which i can use it through USB cable on my laptop; I don't have any WI-FI access point to use on my Leo...
infact, I have already connected my Leo to my Laptop through Wireless (LAN) in the way I'll explain; but there is still no Internet connection on my Leo.
Is there any useful application i can use? (post names and download links please.)
I'll explain what i did step by step here:
What I did on Laptop (Vista Home Premium OS): {AT FIRST}
1.opened control panel
2. opened network and sharing center
3. Clicked on set up a connection or network
4. Clicked on set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) Network
5. Clicked next
6. then clicked next again
7. changed this page like this:
Network name: salar
Security type: No authentication (open)
8. And Windows said you connection installed successfully (if your wireless is not on this window will say "windows can't setup this...)
What I did on my HD2:
1. installed WIFI Remote Access 1.7r4b From Microsoft Market Place (I used this program just to access original windows wireless settings, just this, not HTC Sense menu for Wi-Fi settings)
2. Opened it and clicked on Configure WIFI
3. Turned Wi-Fi on
4. Clicked on menu and then clicked on Wi-Fi settings. (actually I opened the main Wi-Fi settings with this program as i said)
5. in wireless i did these: Changed "network access to" to 'all available" instead of "only access points"
6. and then i clicked on network adapters then then changed "my network card connects to" "the Internet" instead of "work"
7. then changed i selected my modem driver which connects my laptop to Internet and i installed it on my own laptop to use Internet "SMSC91C111 Ethernet Driver"
8. on the new window i selected "Use server assigned IP address" in the tab "IP address"; and I did nothing in the tab "NAME SERVERS" because I don't know anything about "DHCP" or "DNS" or "Alt WINS" or other lines in this tab...[WHERE I THINK THE PROBLEM IS THERE]
9. I selected "Wireless" Tab again and clicked on "salar" then clicked on next 3 times and saw the "connected" message in front of "salar" (the name of connection)
I have to say that the icon had a blue circle which i think shows that the connection we want to connect has Internet...
What I did on Laptop (Vista Home Premium OS): {FOR THE SECOND TIME}
1. Opened "connect to a network" from the same direction.
2 Clicked "status" on the connection name "salar".
3. Clicked on "properties".
4. a new window opened; i selected second tab "share"
5. I marked two sentences which were allowing users to use laptop Internet.
Finally I could not do what I wanted !!!
There has to be a way because we can share Internet between 2 laptops, why not between a laptop and a LEO: HD2 ???
Please post anything you know...

on the laptop, when you have set up the wifi network you may need to bridge it to your LAN network, then on the hd2 you shouldnt need any of that remote access stuff (??) or configuring network adapters, just turn on wifi and find the network. The hard work is on the laptop, and that 'should' involve nothing more than right clicking and choosing bridge. (I dont have my laptop handy to give you exact instructions, sorry)
alternatively, when you were setting up the ad hoc, you did tick 'internet connection sharing', right?
edit - actually have a read here, take note of teh 'one more thing' bit at the end.
http://tnerd.com/2007/07/25/how-to-convert-laptop-wireless-wifi-hotspot/

actually there is nothing to click for 7th step "Click Internet connection sharing", but if we click (right click) on the name of connection after setting up, click on status, then properties, in the new window, on the 2nd tab("share") we can mark Internet Sharing... (I've done this before)
but i think hd2 can't find the gateway to Internet...
Is there any application with easy way to share Internet I can use?