Stumped HoFo, Challenge for xda-dev: Can I use GPRS/EDGE while ActiveSync Connected?

[Hmoll]

I want to use GPRS/EDGE while connected to ActiveSync, instead of my computers connection.

Is this possible?

My work proxy blocks IM & other sites (web-based e-mail). My preference would be to use some remote control software (Pocket Controller Pro, for instance) to control my Wizard via ActiveSync, and use my computer's keyboard (!!!), but over GPRS/EDGE.

[frazell]

Set your ActiveSync connection as "Work" and your net connection as "Internet" and it should connect to GPRS/EDGE even when you are on ActiveSync. At least it does on my T-Mobile MDA with the stock 2.26 ROM.

[Hmoll]

This is not working for me, on my stock T-Mo (US) 2.26 ROM.

I go into ActiveSyn 4.2, File, "This Computer is Connected to" and I select "Work"

When I try to access anything (IE to a page I haven't been to before, start MSN Messenger, etc.) it says I can't access.

As soon as I unplug the USB and refresh/SignIn, GPRS starts up and I'm good to go.

Is there no way to use GPRS while connected to ActiveSync?

[Trashman]

In mine if i connect with agile using gprs and then i plug to pc agile stays connected to gprs...but if i start agile when connected to the pc it uses the pc connection...maybe u can try to connect ur im before connecting to the pc...but for pocket explorer i dont know as it dont maintain any kind of persistent connection...

[shogunmark]

now i know this works with wifi.. but dont know about edge..
http://www.airscanner.com/downloads/airfix/airfix.html

**EDIT**
i did install it, i connected via edge, then ran the program, then placed it in my cradle and edge stayed connected while activesync sync'd... since i am at work however i was unable to vft if i was able to browse via edge.. but their website does say something about needing to set up static ip's (when referring to wifi) i know thats not possible with edge, but wonder if i can do it with activesync... hmmmmm

[lafloer]

its kind of crude, but works for me.

i connect my wiz via activesync and after its connected use remote display to work with it on the main computer screen.

i use process explorer to kill rapimgr.exe, wcescomm.exe and wcesmgr.exe. the remote display still is connected and takes my input from the main computer. now i can use gprs to go out on the net. in order to re-sync i start activesync on the pc again.

hope this helps,
sl

[Hmoll]

its kind of crude, but works for me.

i connect my wiz via activesync and after its connected use remote display to work with it on the main computer screen.

i use process explorer to kill rapimgr.exe, wcescomm.exe and wcesmgr.exe. the remote display still is connected and takes my input from the main computer. now i can use gprs to go out on the net. in order to re-sync i start activesync on the pc again.

hope this helps,
sl


Ummm...... all I can say is WOW!

I was just about to type up a message saying the "Login to Agile then ActiveSync, Agil should retain GPRS" thing did NOT work for me....

THANK YOU! this is awesome!