Problem with Wmodem using IrDA???

[budney]

This site is great, its helped me a lot. But right now I am having trouble with Wmodem. I have set everything up and my PC & XDAI (using IrDA) are communicating fine, using the steps from this thread:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=2816&highlight=irda

But when I push the start button the connection between the two devices is made, but the signal icon or the GPRS icon (if it is on) disapears and dosn't come back. The signal icon comes back only after I stop Wmodem. So I am unable to connect to GRPS. What is going on here???

Device info.:

ROM version: 3.17.03 (XDA developers Special Edition ROM v1.2)
ROM date: 05/15/03
Radio version: 6.18.00
Protocal version: 324.e4

If you need any more info, please let me know. Thanx!!!

[Codenix]

I was under the impression WModem only allows connection via Analogue CSD (ie. GSM). I don't think you can currently use the XDA as a GPRS modem.

[budney]

Thank you, but I am pretty sure that you can use Wmodem with GPRS. As the thread I got the directions from stated it was for GPRS.

I am wondering if a different ROM would make it work??? :(

[Codenix]

Have a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=2579&highlight=wmodem+gprs and this PDF from O2 which says GSM only http://www.sourceo2.com/NR/rdonlyres/ej3dpbkpm6dx3wvn5tvo6s3acdk6snou5lzehd6iy3qayalo5q eoasutuzz2lgtlouzcjr43fzz35e3iadmr2qr6kna/CTS1299-1+Setup+Xda+Modem.PDF
:cry:

[budney]

Thank you for those two threads. But Carlos I think said it best "use another phone". At least then I can try the PPC 2003 ROM. :D

[sublimatica]

The XDA2 (don't know about the XDA) disconnects the voice side of your connection to your supplier, while keeping your GPRS connection open. This means GPRS works, but you can't use the phone, SMS or anything else.

When you close WirelessModem, the normal service is restored, with full phone functionality.

On the XDA2, you can see this happening in the connectivity icon at the top of the screen. When Wmodem is started, the signal strength indicator is replaced with an X, but the GPRS icon (two arrows pointing horizontally away from each other) remains.

Hope this helps.

[budney]

sublimatica - Thanks for the help, you are right about the icon and not being able to see it. I did finally get it to work, after pressing dial on my PC then turning starting Wmodem (w/ old cooked 3.17.03 ROM). But I will be looking for a phone with modem capabilities, as Wmodem is way too slow & unreliable for me. :(