Forcing Internet connection type

[amir77a]

I configured my private wireless network, and the needed configuration for my cellular carrier web connection.

The issue is that whenever I am trying to surf to any webpage using my wireless LAN, my trinity always trying to connect to the cellular network, without using the available wireless connection. If I'm trying to cancel the conection process, it stopped but I can't surf anywhere.

Any ideas how to force the trinity to use the wireless network when available?

Thanks,
Amir.

 

[campberd]

In your connections configuration, create a new connection and do not add any entries to the Modem Section. Just configure the Proxy setting according to your ISP requirements. You have to change the connections configuration ach time you want a different connection to the internet. This you can do easily by creating different connctions for different situations.

Regards,
Randy

 

[NeilM]

It sounds as if your connection to the WLAN Router isn't being recognised.

1st thing to try is to go into the WLAn control panel, and in the Power tab, make sure the slider is fully to the left for max performance.

In the Network Cards CP, see if your router is listed, and whether Available or Unavailable.

Recheck the security settings- are you using WEP or WPA? Does your router have any Range Extender features- if so, turn them off.

Once you have a valid WLAN connection, the PPC will use that in preference to the GPRS, as long as you have WLAN conneced before opening PIE, and as long as there is no current GPRS activity when you open PIE (I find that if my Exchange Server is connecting via GPRS, then WLAN won't connect till the data session has completed)

For a quick way to force GPRS off, then on as needed, look for a great free app called Bandswitch. This allows you to force the P3600 to use GSM or 3G if needed to conserve power, and also to quickly enable/disable the various GPRS connections.