Powerbook/mobile phone GPRS internet connection.

[GavinBKK]

Hi All,

Is it possible to connect my Panther Powerbook to the internet via my Nokia 6230 GPRS connection and, if so, how?

Thanks for any advice.
Gavin

[CAlvarez]

I'm not familiar with the 6230. If it has Bluetooth, it's easy to make a connection. The site has a few hints applicable to GSM phones in general. You could take a look at the one for the V600 and just choose your phone type instead of Motorola V600 in the pull-down.

If you don't have Bluetooth, you'd need a USB cable.

[Caius]

It is possible as long as you have a data account enabled with your service provider.

/edit.

I assumed you meant by bluetooth. I have tried to use my T610 over bluetooth, but it didn't work, then I realised I needed to enable my data account.

then I dropped the phone in a puddle and have yet to pair/set up my SE Z600 with the puter yet...

hmm, might do that tonight.

[GavinBKK]

Thanks for the replies Gents.

My data account is enabled but what are the mechanics of setting up the PB to "see" the GPRS connection? I tried via the Bluetooth setup but that way always requests a phone number - am I supposed to put it down as an ethernet connection?

I really am lost here.

Any further help appreciated.
Cheers
Gavin

[cybernanga]

Quote: Originally Posted by gbpmi Thanks for the replies Gents. My data account is enabled but what are the mechanics of setting up the PB to "see" the GPRS connection? I tried via the Bluetooth setup but that way always requests a phone number - am I supposed to put it down as an ethernet connection? I really am lost here. Any further help appreciated. Cheers Gavin

I set my phone up this way, but using infrared. try this document from my network provider O2, (UK based) it has the info you need.

[CAlvarez]

Quote: I tried via the Bluetooth setup but that way always requests a phone number

Did you read the document I referred to and add the modem scripts? If so, then the phone number will be the APN name. It varies by provider. For T-Mobile it will be internet2.voicestream.com or wap.voicestream.com for typical use. If you have already requested VPN access, it is internet3.voicestream.com.

[ekivemark]

Quote: Originally Posted by gbpmi Thanks for the replies Gents. My data account is enabled but what are the mechanics of setting up the PB to "see" the GPRS connection? I tried via the Bluetooth setup but that way always requests a phone number - am I supposed to put it down as an ethernet connection? I really am lost here. Any further help appreciated. Cheers Gavin

Try setting the phone number to
*99***1#

This works for me on AT&T Wireless. It also worked for me when roaming in the UK.

Set your Bluetooth network setup on your powerbook to

TCP/IP
Using PPP

PPP Section
Leave all blank except phone number
*99***1#

Bluetooth Modem
I set this to Ericcson Infrared
No error correction
No waiting for dialtone