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dgk - 16 Aug 2005 19:18 GMT

I was reviewing old messages on how to use my v551 as a modem and saw
that I needed to activate a $3.99 wireless internet package (Cingular)
that would give me CSD. All I really need is the CSD and then I can
dial up my ISP. However, now talking to Cingular, they are saying that
this is old technology and is being phased out and that I should use
the new stuff (gprs) . Which is, naturally, far more expensive but
apparently faster.

$24.95 for 10mb. I wonder how many MB I use when I check email and
drop in on my home pc via Remote Desktop.

Is this the case? CSD is dead?

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John Navas - 17 Aug 2005 20:34 GMT

>I was reviewing old messages on how to use my v551 as a modem and saw
>that I needed to activate a $3.99 wireless internet package (Cingular)
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>Is this the case? CSD is dead?

CSD is still working here in Northern California, but for how much longer is
unknown.

MEdia Net Unlimited is $20/month, and works fine with a laptop -- just add the
feature, and *don't* tell Cingular what you intend to do with it (or you'll be
steered to a much more expensive feature).

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dgk - 18 Aug 2005 13:45 GMT

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>feature, and *don't* tell Cingular what you intend to do with it (or you'll be
>steered to a much more expensive feature).

Thanks John. I've never used MediaNet. How do I use it as a modem for
the laptop?

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John Navas - 18 Aug 2005 15:09 GMT

>>CSD is still working here in Northern California, but for how much longer is
>>unknown.
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>Thanks John. I've never used MediaNet. How do I use it as a modem for
>the laptop?

See my webpages below.

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dgk - 18 Aug 2005 15:30 GMT

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>See my webpages below.

Do I need a handset modem driver? Also, I found these two on internet.
What is that ISPDA thing?

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How to set up DUN (Dial Up Networking) on a laptop
1. Setup bluetooth modem (Phone and Modems in Control Panel)
2. Add this to advanced modem config AT+CGDCONT=1, "ip",
"wap.cingular"
3. Use the following login info:
user: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
pass: CINGULAR1
4. Dial: *99***1#
5. in bluetooth settings on the Treo enable dial up networking.
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ID: ISPDA@CINGULARGPRS.COM
Pass: CINGULAR1
Init String: &f&d2&c1+cgdcont=1,"IP","isp.cingular"

Also, under your "Connection Settings" be sure to uncheck the box that
indicates you need a proxy server (you don't).

The "Access Point" should be "isp.cingular"

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John Navas - 22 Aug 2005 06:09 GMT

>>>Thanks John. I've never used MediaNet. How do I use it as a modem for
>>>the laptop?
>>
>>See my webpages below.
>
>Do I need a handset modem driver?

Yes.

>Also, I found these two on internet.

You're on your own with those.

>What is that ISPDA thing?

DA = Data Acceleration. Doesn't apply to MEdia Net.

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H.B. Elkins - 31 Aug 2005 19:31 GMT

>MEdia Net Unlimited is $20/month, and works fine with a laptop -- just add the
>feature, and *don't* tell Cingular what you intend to do with it (or you'll be
>steered to a much more expensive feature).

Yes, this works great and I have used an Apple iBook, a Palm Tungsten T3 and an
iPaq h1940 to connect to the net via the v551 and Bluetooth.

But is there any way I can use the v551 to dial up my existing landline ISP?
There may be times when I need or want to do that rather than using MEdiaNet.

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John Navas - 31 Aug 2005 23:07 GMT

>>MEdia Net Unlimited is $20/month, and works fine with a laptop -- just add the
>>feature, and *don't* tell Cingular what you intend to do with it (or you'll be
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>But is there any way I can use the v551 to dial up my existing landline ISP?
>There may be times when I need or want to do that rather than using MEdiaNet.

Yes with CSD (if supported in your area). No with GPRS.

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