I know it sounds daft but I have my company Orange SIM in my XDA2 and I am not allowed GPRS!!!
I still need GPRS though so want to try and set it up to dial via bluetooth and my Moto V3 which does have GPRS access.
The V3 works as a GRPS modem to my PC so I thought it should work.
But when I set up a BT network connection on the XDA it won't connect. It does try and the V3 does connect to GPRS but then I get a message saying
"The answering modem has disconnected. To check your connection settings and change them if needed, tap Settings"
The settings I have used are:
Connection Name: Orange GPRS
Modem: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Device: My V3
Number to Dial: *99***3# (this is what my PC uses, also tried *99#)
User: <none>
Password: <none>
Domain: <none> (although I have tried putting the apn orangeinternet)
Advanced settings all as default except DNS
Server1: 158.43.192.1
Server2: 158.43.128.1
It seems the only thing I have on my PC that I can't configure on the XDA is the apn.
Any ideas very gratefully received.
Did you get this to work, as i have a XDA2i that works fine, but i also have a nokia 6630 on orange with a orange try plan giveing me 1GB of data per month. i am useing the 6630 as a bluetooth modem for my laptop, but i would like use my XDA with the nokia as a modem
but the bluetooth ion the xda says the 6630 only offer obex no the option to connect to a phone
Thanks
John
I can't seem to be able to get dial up networking via the usb connection working. I can connect fine via bluetooth but I wanted to see if USB was faster. I am using Cingular 3G UMTS in San Diego on the MediaNet plan. I used wap.cingular for the APN on the phone and used the following settings on the computer
Username: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Phone NUmber *99#
When I hit start on the wireless modem application on the phone Activesync disconnects and the computer sees the phone as a modem. I click on the dialup connection and the screen says it id dialing *99# and after 30 or so seconds I get an error message.
Any ideas?
I had a problem with that fo ra few miniuts as well. If I recall I unchecked the use APN option on the TyTn. I would tell you fo rsure but my MOBO is dead so I can't get on that puter to test the settings.
Later; Lew
P.S. Anyone have a cheap ASUS P5AD2 they want to sell. Chicago, IL.
Hi
I apologise in advance because I'm sure my problem is simply solved but I;ve not used the XDa for a while and I'm back to square 1. I have tried searching for the anser but I think my question is just to basic.
My XDA2 is unlocked and I use a T-Mobile sim in it. The problem I have is with the TOMTOM. When i try to update traffic info on the fly I get a message saying modem hung up (or something similar). It works fine when connecting via the cradle and my PC.
Now I think this is because the XDA2 is trying to connect using the O2 settings when I am on the road.
So my question is how do enter and then I get the XDA2 to use the T-Mobile settings?
EDIT: Sorry forgot to say so far I have done the following:
Start
settings
connections
Add new modem connection
enrtered T-Mobile
selected cellular line (GPRS)
entered access point as general.t-mobile.uk
user name as user
password as wap
Ok and update
seems it is connecting after all. Problem is I have to connect via GPRS first then up date the traffic. It's not picking up the connection if I just update direct from TomTom
any ideas?
I don't think you can do much about that, cause the tomtom, must automatically try to establish the GPRS connection.. like Internet Explorer does, it automatically checks if you have GPRS or Wi-fi connection, if not connected for you automatically. after reading your post. it does not start your GPRS connection, have you look into the settings of the tomtom, to see if he has an option that you can let it connect through your GPRS automatically?
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?
Hi all!
I'm having a very strange issue with my Internet connection on the niki.
I have configured the default Internet connection (the one without VPN and Proxy config) to use the ISP parameters to connect to GPRS.
It connects but it's not working (I tried to navigate with IE but got error opening page).
So I created a new connection (in this case I could set up a proxy, but I left empty), with the same ISP config, selected it as the network to be use automatically to connect to internet, and it works very well.
Any idea about this strange behaviour?
Thanks!!!!
Alex
GPRS configuration
hi somehow i try to configure gprs settings on wm5 & wm6 i know the proxy,apn,user name and password for my service provider but somehow it shows connecting the error- unable to connect due to some unknow error ( how strange) can any say how they got they windows mobile phone to connect using gprs models i tried - htc 8925, tmobile wing, htc touch, htc s620 help please