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Jb - 27 Oct 2006 16:33 GMT

Does anyone use their mobile to access a remote modem using a laptop? I use
data loggers at various sites, each has a modem and I'd like to use my Nokia
6021 to access and download the data. I can connect to them with my laptop
using my BT line but it would save me a bundle of time and money if I could
do the same thing through my mobile.

Thanks

Jb

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Stephen Henson - 28 Oct 2006 01:08 GMT

> Does anyone use their mobile to access a remote modem using a laptop? I use
> data loggers at various sites, each has a modem and I'd like to use my Nokia
> 6021 to access and download the data. I can connect to them with my laptop
> using my BT line but it would save me a bundle of time and money if I could
> do the same thing through my mobile.

Well yes since I suppose technically using a dialup ISP from a laptop
counts...

That would work as long as the modem likes talking to the SP modem when
it negotiates at 9600baud.

Check the tariff small print though: many specifically exclude data
calls from inclusive minutes so it could end up more expensive.

Steve.

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