XDA GPRS : Sharing with Laptop via IR or CABLE?

[wize_1]

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=cache:XAUUEqiN6rQJ:tomt.ath.cx/attachments/gprs-turkcell-laptop-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/groups?q=gprs+laptop+ir+xda+internet&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=1B9vb.11004%24lm1.78437%40wards.force9.net&rnum=1


Thanks, hope we all can figure this out.

[Fidl]

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

[wize_1]

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.

[Fidl]

Thanks. I just checked both PROGS and CONNECTIONS, no such thing.



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

[wize_1]

Great!!! I'll try tonight installing that and will let everyone know.

[wize_1]

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?

[Fidl]

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%20to%20setup%20Wireless%20Modem%20for%20IrDA.h tm

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

[wize_1]

I gave up and bought an aircard!

:lol:

[telegurus]

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?

[alamor]

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?

[sharkhan]

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?

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.