Paul Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I have Orange K700i and a laptop due in the next few days. probably will set them up to use bluetooth... So whats the cheapest way to allow the odd connection to the internet as and when i am on the move with this phone. the odd email, and browsing the net is it GPRS???? *** can i dial into a isp with that??? ie something like a pay per min freeserve account (purely just to log in online) *** thought GPRS was all about what MB you download, not how long your online, hence why im not sure ! as i have tried a dabble at the free "TRY" GPRS with the handset only and and it is very sluggish, even requesting simple things, like a search, or an orange menu item, as far as i can see i am using the GPRS and GSM as default connection, (the only other is GSM only) I may have a chat with support to check im using right settings. how would i know if i am on GPRS or not? some guidance would be appreciated Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 [ QUOTE ] some guidance would be appreciated [/ QUOTE ] Just follow the bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 and how about the laptop -> internet via -> Mobile.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexr32 Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 get a wireless reciever and tap someelse's network, my next door neighors just so dumb, through mine i can use his line, has has no secuirty or firewall. Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 [ QUOTE ] I have Orange K700i and a laptop due in the next few days. probably will set them up to use bluetooth... So whats the cheapest way to allow the odd connection to the internet as and when i am on the move with this phone. the odd email, and browsing the net is it GPRS???? *** can i dial into a isp with that??? ie something like a pay per min freeserve account (purely just to log in online) *** thought GPRS was all about what MB you download, not how long your online, hence why im not sure ! as i have tried a dabble at the free "TRY" GPRS with the handset only and and it is very sluggish, even requesting simple things, like a search, or an orange menu item, as far as i can see i am using the GPRS and GSM as default connection, (the only other is GSM only) I may have a chat with support to check im using right settings. how would i know if i am on GPRS or not? some guidance would be appreciated Thanks [/ QUOTE ] Orange GPRS is pretty reliable and without a specific subscription costs £3 per mb (£10 /mb if roaming) Orange data (CSD data call) need to be enabled from customer services and you are charged per min. As its Orange you have the option of HSCSD (high speed CSD) but its like paying for 2 phone calls. not worth it IMO unless you need a very steady bandwidth for something. To check if you have GPRS enabled , you should be able to launch the phones WAP browser but change the browser settings to the GPRS profiles instead of the CSD one. Just see if you can connect or not. Personally I'd always go for GPRS - you don't have to keep connecting and disconnecting to avoid wasting money and on the whole its quicker. With the PC - look in the bluetooth neighbourhood with the phone after you've paired the devices and get the available services. One should be "Dialup Networking" - select this, leave the username and password blank and in the dialing number enter : *99***1# then click dial - you should then end up connected. Lauch IE and browse at your leisure.... p.s Most phones have an Icon to let you know if you are in GPRS or CSD mode - but if you don't see a dialing info appear then its GPRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Cheers. im on GPRS with handset so im told. I will let you know how i get on, I have a free GPRS trial to play with, and then its somthing like £4 bundle a month for 3MB. it was the dialing up via GPRS i wasnt sure about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 [ QUOTE ] With the PC - look in the bluetooth neighbourhood with the phone after you've paired the devices and get the available services. One should be "Dialup Networking" - select this, leave the username and password blank and in the dialing number enter : *99***1# then click dial - you should then end up connected. Lauch IE and browse at your leisure.... p.s Most phones have an Icon to let you know if you are in GPRS or CSD mode - but if you don't see a dialing info appear then its GPRS [/ QUOTE ] cheers mate that works a treat. posted from laptop/belkin bluetooth PCMCIA card and SEk700i did as above and works perfectly. Hit dial and phone comes up "connecting" says im connected at a windows indicated 115.2kbps might try a speed test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 and your right GPRS comes up with a globe sign now its set up and working. TSN the font of knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabs Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 The Orange 3G office card is now avaliable from Orange shops. Speeds of 364Kbps with 3G 115Kbps with GPRS 12.2 with HSDC Not sure what prices are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Dan Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 The Orange 3G thing is pretty good - had a go with it yesterday. Only for corporates at the mo I think. Details here Coverage is still patchy, but speed was good. They do an unlimited tariff (1Gb fair use) @ £75 quid a month and the card is free then. One tip - force any of thses things into 3G only as otherwise they drop to GPRS, which takes 20 seconds or so, but don't dynamically go back to 3G. Almost a replacement for wired BB. Truoble is, our users that are out of BB coverage are lucky to get a mobile signal at all, let alone GPRS or 3G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 [ QUOTE ] cheers mate that works a treat. posted from laptop/belkin bluetooth PCMCIA card and SEk700i did as above and works perfectly. Hit dial and phone comes up "connecting" says im connected at a windows indicated 115.2kbps might try a speed test. [/ QUOTE ] glad to be of assistance I've still no idea why they make it so fiddly to setup - why make the dialing number for GPRS "*99***1#" ????? By the way, I think the 115.2kbps you see is the connection speed between the laptop and the mobile phone - GPRS is a fair bit slower than that. posted from Compaq EVO with Bluetooth module + Sony Ericsson P800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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