I often send files via ftp on GSM conection to the internet 500k in size. I dial from my laptop using a bluetooth modem to the XDA2. It connects fine however it takes ages and even fails sometimes. If I use my nokia in the same position it sends 3 times quicker. I assume there is a modem string needed or something. Anyone got any ideas?
I have also no idea how to use GPRS from my laptop through the XDA2. I tried to install Vodafone Connect on my laptop but the installation allways comes up with an error message saying
'A file cannot be found, this error is catastrophic.'
That is not a nice mesage to me.
Any more ideas anyone????
I think I need a Jedi answer on this one
Have you tried the manuals here :
http://www.myxda.com/XdaII/serviceandsupport/template/XdaIIHowToUse.vm
there is one especially for you....
Thanks a bunch for that URL, It has helped. I found an AT String to put in the laptop under the Bluetooth modem settings which has made a more stable connection however I still have a pretty slow data flow rate, about 500Kbs when I was getting 900Kbs with the Nokia, do you know why? Can anyone help???
The web site also enabled me to use GPRS from laptop using the XDA2 which works a treat.
Butler said:
The web site also enabled me to use GPRS from laptop using the XDA2 which works a treat.
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Does anyone know if it is possible to do this with the XDA I?
Thanks!
Daniel
U NEED 2002 ROM .... OR GERMAN WM2003 (IF U UNDERSTAND GERMAN)
AND THE PROGRAM IS WModem (WIRELESS MODEM)
Ok. Please don't tell me to search. I have. If you have found the magic cure, then can you possible and nicely show me there this thread is?
PROBLEM:
No internet access for Laptop on 1.5 hour train trip.
However, TMOBILE XDA phone has good GPRS signal.
REQUIREMENT:
Share GPRS internet connection coming through XDA with laptop.
SOLUTION (?) :
None found. Might test this one : http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cach...aptop-howto.pdf+gprs+laptop+ir&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Alt Link to above: http://tomt.ath.cx/attachments/gprs-turkcell-laptop-howto.pdf
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I understand boot mode (wallaby) where it can be used as traditional cellular modem. That's limited to speed problems, and I don't wish to pursue that.
I also found a link in Microsoft newsgroup (recaptured in google groups), but I need to track those individuals down:
http://groups.google.com/[email protected]&rnum=1
Thanks, hope we all can figure this out.
With wm2003 4.00.33 German there is the "Wireless Modem" application built in which works with my MDA. I don't know if that application also works with an english ROM. Maybe there is a ROM-Update out there and the wireless modem is included.
Fidl
Thanks. I just checked both PROGS and CONNECTIONS, no such thing.
New to my ENG 4.05.00 is GPRS AUTHENTICATION in the connections/networking seciton, but nothing else.
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Thanks. I just checked both PROGS and CONNECTIONS, no such thing.
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I know that the wireless modem is NOT included with your 4.00.05 ROM. It was included in the 3.17.03 ENG ROM from O2.
Maybe you give a try to the wmodem.exe i extracted from my german ROM.....
Good Luck!
Fidl
Great!!! I'll try tonight installing that and will let everyone know.
One question, however. From reading other threads (I finally found some), I noticed that the laptop should be running XP.
I guess the question really is, what are the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration and get the laptop on the internet. I would think that they were:
(1) Getting the phone to have WMODEM [complete]
(2) Powering the phone up, and running WMODEM app [complete]
(3) Powering up the laptop, and then discovering a device [unknown]
(4) Creating a new DUN (dial up networking) connection on the laptop and using the mystery modem device just discovered [unknown]
(5) Configuring SOME NUMBER to dial as the connection parameters [unknown]
(6) Connecting
I would think that the phone would accept the incoming 'request' for it to act as a wireless modem, and initiate a gprs connection, and then do some sort of NAT.
Does ANYONE have ANY more information on how this might work?
Is XP required?
GPRS Settings
You need a Serial Cable or an Irda COM Port available. XP is not required. I do Irda on W2k (it also works with XP)
Check this link for Instructions and the Irda-Driver:
http://www.myxda.com/html/HowToUse/XdaII/How to setup Wireless Modem for IrDA.htm
The important thing is to install a Standard Modem over some COM port and use Advanced Settings for your AccessPoint i.e
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","web.one.at","",0,0
You then dial "*99#" (without the quotes)
Fidl
I gave up and bought an aircard!
:lol:
Where do we stand on the best solutions?
I have the same problem except I am also interested in getting the XDA to act as a wireless modem for circuit-switched data calls (7Kbps pipe).
I first saw the most pertinent information at http://www.xda-developers.com/modem/ but the page is labeled "superseded". As I understand, as soon as we get ROM 3.16.43 or above, all the "intrusive" trick posted on the page originally is obsolete.
My first question is about the "intrusive" trick there. It sure looks like the trick will get the XDA to act as a wireless modem for your laptop to make circuit-switched data calls (consuming minutes, 7Kbps only). Does it get the laptop to make GPRS connection (45Kbps) as well, assuming I subscribe to T-Mobile's data plan ($20/mo, unlimited data under promotion)?
My second question is, once we get a ROM version that gives a "wireless modem" program, can I make both types of data calls? Sounds like yes for the answer.
If so, great. Let's assume so. T-Mobile US is at ROM 3.14.40 ENG right now. In a matter of a month or two, they are going to post the upgrade for Windows Pocket PC 2003. A tier 2 tech guy told me that it will probably come with a ROM upgrade. I feel that the chances are high that that ROM version provides this "wireless modem" program. If so, isn't it true that the upgrade basically converts our XDA's into a Sierra Wireless AirCard 750, and then some? Or I am off track somewhere?
The tech support told me that the AirCard 750 approach calls for a SIM card for the air card. You would have to either open a new line for a new SIM card, quite costly, or eject the SIM card from your PPC and place it into the air card each time you use it, quite a hassle. Hardware capability wise, XDA is just an AirCard 750, and then some. It's rediculous that it was not made as such to begin with. Maybe it was just a matter of development phases to roll out functionalities gradually and we are getting there?
Hello! I´ve got only one problem left with the xda II
Does anybody know how it ist possible to get the shown data from the XDA2´s IE on the screen of a notebook? I have a wsp flatrate and want to read the text on a bigger screen......... ist that possible? does anybody have experience with this topic?
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Does anybody know how it ist possible to get the shown data from the XDA2´s IE on the screen of a notebook? I have a wsp flatrate and want to read the text on a bigger screen......... ist that possible? does anybody have experience with this topic?
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Well, there is this remote display application at YORCH.NET
"Remote Display Control for Pocket PC
With the Remote Display Control application, you can display actions on a Pocket PC, including user input, remotely on the display of a desktop or laptop personal computer. This is a great tool for demonstrating the power of the Pocket PC to a large audience. It also allows developers to test their applications for the Pocket PC on a larger screen.
size: 712KB"
I didn't try it yet, it sounds quite interesting for multiple purposes.
Hi all,
I've only just got my XDA2 hooked up with the 'wireless modem' util so I can use it as a GPRS modem from my laptop. I've installed the SPB GPRS Monitor software as it seems to have some good reviews and I like the other stuff they do.
However it never shows any info. Just 0. I've tried using the GRPS directly on the XDA2 and browsing the net but it still shows 0...
Can anyone please help me...
I'm running the latest v1.72 ROM.
Cheers all
Kev/.
A few noobish questions:-
1. I got my XDA2 on o2 PAYG off ebay a few weeks ago and have so far sync'd over bluetooth as it came with no data cable/cradle. I activesync fine but if i try and install applications it says its installing, the status bar doesnt load and then it says the connection was lost. I have set up my zonealarm pro to asccept the TCP and all the programs???
2. My current ROM version is 1.60.00WWE and i would like to turn that to WM2005 and was wondering which version i needed to use and which one is most stable. As i am a noob is this easy and stable to use or will it bring up lots of programs and require more than just pressing a few buttons.
3. If i udgrade will i loose the useful o2 active program that i use coincide with my today screen that lets me access the phone and internet quickly. I realise that one looses there data because of the hard reset but am i able to get the o2 active screen back.
Finally...
4. I connect over bluetooth, i presume i need a data cable or cradle [does is matter which one?] to update the rom, as the bluetooth connection is not reliable enough to upgrade.
I will await a reply.
Many Thanks
ebonystar
3 buzzdev.net latest one is best
4 yes it need usb and to be connected to power for you to flash
Hi Guys,
I know this isn't a hitchiker support forum but all their links appear dead and no DNS regsitered for their [email protected] email address.
So here goes.
I have a Hermes (obviously) a.k.a. T-Mobile Vario II, it has the standard T-Mobile ROM on it and I am open for upgrade ROM's if they are likely to help / improve the device.
I have installed Hitchiker to the standard place having installed Dot Net compact and it works in as much as it can see my wireless network etc, but it then does something elese after connection which causes the following error.
I have tried re-installing both hitchhiker and dot net..
Code:
Hitchhiker.exe
NullReferenceException
at
kasuei.PocketPC.wireless.Hitchhiker.MainForm.get_IsMsnMessengerAutologinEnabled()
at
kasuei.PocketPC.wireless.Hitchhiker.MainForm.WlanAgent_StateChanged()
at
TASK.Invoke()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Control._InvokeAll()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Control.WnProc()
at
System.Windows.Forms.ContatinerControl.WnProc()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Form.WnProc()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Control._Internal.WnProc()
at
Microsoft.AGL.Forms.EVL.EnterMainLoop()
at
kasuei.PocketPC.wireless.Hitchhiker.EntryPoint.Main()
Hi Matt,
I had similar thing (crashed at same time, but slightly different error codes etc ... but I am on An orbit / Artemis). Before I 100% Blame Hitchhicker, I also got an error message on installing .net 2 ... but otherwise seemed OK. I did a search on 'Hitchhiker' and .. got some VERY bad feedback - people having their systems trashed by it. So decided to uninstall both it and .net2.
to be safe.
As an alternative I found pocketWinc ... which seems to offer much the same, without .net2, and (and the hype ?). I've not tried it yet but will let you know.
Sorry no help for the problem identified, but just wanted to balance the picture on Hitchhiker. I doubt there's an application out there that does not cause problems for a proportion of people. So much depends on how you hav things set up and what other applications are installed.
For me to date (7 months) I have not experienced any problems with either .net or Hitchhiker. In fact I recommend Hitchhiker as for me and others it has helped to sort out wifi connection problems by automating various of the settings and renewing the IP automatically when necessary. In fact on quite a few occassions it has been the only app. to get me connected again.
I do not however run Hitchhiker all the time. I use it to create the connection enter the settings and once connected I close Hitchhiker and the wifi connection. I then let PIE or other browser connect automatically without going through hitchhiker first.
I did have on the two occasions that I had to install hitchhiker note that when first run it comes up with an error. A soft reset cured this on both occasions.
Perhaps the advice for others is that if you have anything unusual or any more specialised settings needed for your connection then perhaps don't use hitchhiker. If your connection is a plain old vanilla type with standard router, wep key and so on, then it can do a very good job at sorting out connection issues.
Mike
May be the same problem I had with Hitchhiker - always got an error message like the one above until I installed MSN Messenger (which doesn't come as standard on my Hermes), then it worked fine.
If you already have MSN messenger then make sure you login at least once through MSN Messenger. The error message gives the clues as it says something about MSNmessengerautologin enabled.
Hi friends,
I was found the same problem.
I solve it easily in this way:
1. switch on Hitchhiker followed by it minimize
2. swith on the wifi module
Black Eagle