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msteingr

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#775 2-Dec-2003 08:11

Hello,

I followed the guidlines to configure the GPRS but having trouble,

OK the Ipaq and Tel are comunicating I can see this but I can not see any dialing activity and after a while I get a messafe that the modem is disconnecting and ther was an erro

I am living in Brasil and using TIM I spoke with them serval times but no idea whats happend as as well they are sayning that this is not an Tim issue...

BTW: I tested to call an other number via BT an it worked...

So any help is very welcome..

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#2323 2-Dec-2003 09:33

Marc, TIM may be right - or not. First you have to check that your nmumber and connection string is correct.

To test you can use *99# on your Pocket PC. This number connects to the default APN as configured in your mobile phone. Now, most operators configure the phone correctly before sending them out to the market. Let's hope so. If the default APN connects to WAP them you'll have to either use another configured APN or configure one yourself and then use it. In this case you'll use *99***x# where x corresponds to the CID created.

You might also want to add the +CGDCONT=1,,"" init string on your Pocket PC, as per our guides. APN name is the one used by TIM. They have to give you this name.

If you have problems configuring the phone, yes, TIM has to help you.

msteingr

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#2327 2-Dec-2003 11:52

Sorry I do not understand complitly where you want me to tipe *99#
I guess in my PPC as a new bluetooth Dial up number??

if it is what you mean I tried and no answer from the Phone, I can see the PPC connect with the Siemes but (its connected but than giving a message that isit is unable to connect make sure the devices is enabled and check if the requested service is avaliable..

TIM gave me an init string: AT+CGDCONT1,(IP),(tim.br),0.0.0.0
the dial in number they gave me is *9*99***1#

NbUt as sayed connecting to the phone and than nothing..

I tried a different thing for the dial numbver i just wrote my home tel, and tried what happend and could see on the mobil phone it was dialing and my home phone was ringing....

so any further help is very very welcome..

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#2328 2-Dec-2003 12:00

The parameters TIM gave you make sense. If you've used them as you typed here then this is the problem.

The init string should be entered like this: +CGDCONT1,,"tim.br" or +CGDCONT1,,"tim.br",0.0.0.0

The dial in number should be *99***1#

Note the AT is not entered in the init string on your Pocket PC! Also you'll use " " instead of ( ).

Make sure the "tim.br" is the correct name.

msteingr

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#2329 2-Dec-2003 13:39

I tried , thanks for your advice but still not working,
I tried both init strings, but still the same message Connection faild. Unabale to estabelish a connection!!

What can I do.....

Thanks for your help

msteingr

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#2334 3-Dec-2003 11:00

Hey HO, I got it working....

The dia string was wrong:

+ cgdcont=1,"IP',"tim.br","0.0.0.0"

that was the problem...

thanks very much for the help...

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#2336 3-Dec-2003 11:05

Wow, this is great Marc. Now we know what to do if another TIM user finds the same problem... Thanks!

msteingr

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#2339 3-Dec-2003 11:57

Ok , now one problem solved and a new one appears...

How to get may mail,
I am conneced via BT >GPRS> Siemes to the internet
and than I want to get my mail, easy??

I configuerd my POP3 mail but it does not connect any idea\

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#2340 3-Dec-2003 13:37

Some APN connect you to the WAP gateway and others to an internet gateway.

You have to check with TIM if your current configuration allows access to POP3 servers. Also you'll need TIM's own SMTP server address, because most ISP block SMTP access from outside network to avoid people using them as SPAM relays.

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#2342 3-Dec-2003 14:12

Sorry Mauricio, know you are speanking spanish to me...

What does APN mean??

and what has tim with this to do?

I am using the GPRS to connect to the net ,ok ???

once connected Why can't I just click on my inbox and get my mail??

my server are from Directnet I dont know if you now it buta s you are Brazilian may be ... if you are interested www.directnet.com.br here they are explaning somthings, but for me it is like spaeking spanish.......

I do not understand what do you mean by asking Tim for :

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
You have to check with TIM if your current configuration allows access to POP3 servers. Also you'll need TIM's own SMTP server address, because most ISP block SMTP access from outside network to avoid people using them as SPAM relays.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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#2343 3-Dec-2003 14:34

No problem... When you connect to the internet over GPRS you have a gateway. This is server that will transfer your requests to the network (sort of).

Some operators have a gateway that connect only to their WAP gateway servers. Other gateways are used to connect to the internet. Reasons for this include load balancing, etc.

WAP gateways will only connect to certain servers and most of them will not allow a connection to a POP3 server, which is what you need to collect your e-mail. So, for this to work you have to be sure you have the right gateway. The APN is the name for this gateway.

For the SMTP the problem is different. Most ISP will block access to their SMTP servers unless coming from inside its own network or a trusted server. This is to avoid people using these servers to send spam e-mails. Most mobile operators provide a SMTP server so their users can send e-mails when connected to their GPRS network.

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#2344 3-Dec-2003 19:16

I'm not sure if it is good or bad news for me.
Using the S-55 and an Ipaq 2210, with operator CLARO didn't get results for me. Tried a lot of different strings, all based on the one TIM gave you, except for the 0.0.0.0 DNS afterwards. Gotta try it tomorrow.
No results programming the phone's profiles either. And the oddest of all, just for the sake of testing, I installed the GPRS modem on my desktop computer, and tried to connect to it via Bluetooth. The phone connects, authenticates, and as it is starting to transfer data, it *turns off*, which is very odd. I have used BT to sync the phone, and GPRS with WAP access from the phone itself, so I know things are working (albeit apart).

If someone has a clue, will be grateful!

Rafael

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#2345 3-Dec-2003 19:22

Rafael, the string + cgdcont=1,"IP',"tim.br","0.0.0.0" works for TIM only, because the APN is only accessible from inside their own network. In your case "tim.br" should be replaced with the appropriate name supplied from your operator.

About the phone turning itself off - perhaps you should check a firmware update? It really seems strange.

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#2354 4-Dec-2003 02:59

Yes, I forgot to mention that I substituted the "tim.br" part of the string to "claro.com.br" which is Claro's APN. As for firmware, I have the latest official version, which is 16. There are some unnoficial updates floating around, but I heard they lead to potential other problems, especially with WAP.
I'm trying to find someone with the S-55 and BT to try and connect it to their desktops...
if someone volunteers... :)

msteingr

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#2366 5-Dec-2003 10:44

Hello I am using an S55 and BT on laptopa nd PC perhaps I may help if I can

I am Living in Brazil Campinas

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