Posted by arnoldc
OTA (over-the air) configuration
a) To activate GPRS *and* MMS
- SET MMS send to 211
- wait for the configuration to be downloaded to your phone (up to 24 hours)
- once downloaded, you will have SmartMMS data account, and SmartMMS WAP profile, and your MMS is configured already to use SmartMMS WAP profile
- you will also receive a confirmation message that your GPRS and MMS have been activated
b) To configure internet access (full access)
- SET INTERNET T68 send to 211
- wait for the configuration to be download to your phone, in minutes
- once downloaded, you will have SmartPC data account, and SmartPC WAP Profile
- edit this account to include DNS settings. DNS IP addresses are -202.057.096.003, 202. 057.096.004. you only need one.
c) To configure WAP via GPRS
- SET GPRS T68 send to 211
- wait for the configuration to be download to your phone, in minutes
- once downloaded, you will have SmartGPRS data account, and SmartGPRS WAP Profile. SET THIS AS YOUR DEFAULT PROFILE
d) To configure WAP via CSD (Optional - kasi MAY BAYAD ITO, per minute)
- SET WAP T68 send to 211
- wait for the configuration to be download to your phone, in minutes
- once downloaded, you will have SmartWAP data account, and SmartWAP WAP Profile. SET THIS AS YOUR DEFAULT PROFILE
I suggest you clear all your existing data accounts and wap profile beforeyou do this. If you follow the instructions in this order, SmartPC will have a CID=2. Your dial-up number willbe *99***2#
You can download the word document here to configure your T68 GPRS/WAP settings for Smart Communications, Inc.
Title: Smart WAP
Homepage: http://www.smart.com.ph/wap
Connect using:
IP address: 10.102.61.46
User id: smartwap
Password: smartwap
Data mode: connection less
Security: On
Show images: On
Response timer: 30
For GSM Data, you will also need the following:
Connection type: Continuous
Connection security: Off
Bearer: Data
Dial-up number: +639198961000
Data call type: ISDN
Data call speed: 9600
[ This Message was edited by: arnoldc on 2002-07-22 02:11 ]
Posted by watdhek
Does Smart charge per minute or per download? how much?
Posted by arnoldc
It is FREE, until further notice. I've been using it since I got the phone (December 2001). Just use it after activation. You have to fill up a form and fax to customer service.
[ This Message was edited by: arnoldc on 2002-02-18 03:59 ]
Posted by watdhek
i went to a smart wireless center yesterday and when i inquired about gprs, the attendant told me they are charging 8 pesos per minute, just like a regular phone call. and then i asked how to activate it, she said i need to get another number (postpaid) to use this feature. is there sense in what shes saying?
Posted by arnoldc
What, P8 per minute? Smart has not advised its subscribers (that includes me) on the commercial rates of GPRS. My billing does not show anything yet. But you have to be on postpaid to use GPRS. No need to change the number though.
Posted by GOwin
The attendant was most likely referring to the mobile data office service of smart. it's GSM data or CSD. voice call rates apply, depending on your plan and time of call.
Posted by arnoldc
@watdhek, i got this from smart last night...
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 9:23 PM
Subject: RE: HSCSD and GPRS issues
> Good evening Sir. We appreciate your feedback on the areas
> where you were able to use it.
>
> We haven't received any advisory yet on the official launch,
> and the pricing may already go with it. We would like to assure you that all
> your feedback are being elevated to other dependencies and higher
> management. Hopefully, this will help expedite the launching.
> SHall keep in tough , Sir. Thanks and have a good evening.
Posted by watdhek
thanks arnoldc! youve been very helpful!
Posted by dan_t
Is GPRS still free up to this time?
Posted by GOwin
Is GPRS still free up to this time?
Yep, Smart's GPRS service is still free just like Globe's. Both Telco says it's free until "further notice."
Posted by dan_t
do i still have to ask SMART to activate my account for GPRS? or setting-up my fone using the step-by-step procedure is enough to use the GPRS?
Posted by arnoldc
@dan_t, you need to ask smart to activate gprs. there is a form you need to fill up. it takes a day for activation. dial *888 to follow up.
Posted by yiz19
So the only way to get GPRS activated is to go to a Smart Telecenter? No online version of the form we can just print and fax...or something?
Posted by GOwin
@yiz19, you have to fill up a form e.
Posted by arnoldc
@yiz19, call *888 and ask them to fax to you the GPRS activation form (this is actually a generic after-sales service form). just specify you want GPRS activated (put your request in the details section), then fax it back to smart. upon receipt, you wait 24 hours for the activation. If you want, you can download and print the form here then fax it back to 5114160.
[ This Message was edited by: arnoldc on 2002-03-08 02:14 ]
Posted by yiz19
@arnoldc, thanx for the help! I called *888 already and they said all I needed was to fax a letter of request. I hope to get GPRS up and running soon enough.
Posted by yiz19
oh...one more thing, how much is the processing fee for the activation?
Posted by arnoldc
As far as i know it is free.
Posted by GOwin
@arnoldc, there are rumors going around that GPRS won't be free soon. Pero like all other rumors, Globe (in my case) refuses to acknowledge about it.
What about smart??
Posted by Penguin45
Yes, it's free. Just fax them the letter of request and a copy of an ID and they'll have it working in 24 hrs. or less.
Posted by arnoldc
Smart's GPRS won't be free forever. But so far, no advisory nor official communication about GPRS charges are being given to its subscribers.
Posted by arnoldc
This reply from Smart will end speculations about GPRS charges, for now.
--
Good afternoon Mr. Cruz.
Your concern on the scheme is regularly coordinated with Marketing and other groups involved. To date, however, the rates are not yet available.
We shall inform you, as soon as everything is in place. Mean time, do enjoy the service where it is accessible.
Have a nice day, Sir..
---
So, enjoy while it's FREE!
Posted by yiz19
While waiting for my GPRS to be activated, I've seen the ff msgs on my phone...what do they all mean / how are they diff?
1. GPRS: GPRS not allowed
2. GPRS: no access
3. GPRS: GPRS unregistered
Posted by arnoldc
yiz19, by this time you should already have GPRS: @Smart GPRS
Posted by yiz19
arnoldc, FINALLY got it activated. Thanx for all your help! Ü
Posted by yiz19
Been using the GPRS for WAP already, so I have no problems with that.
Thing is, I can't get the internet connection using GPRS to work. The instructions in the Smart site use the cable modem of the T39, but I wanna use the IR modem. How do I set it up?
I tried following the details given by Smart, but whenever I try to connect, it only says "no dialtone". I assumed this meant the PC couldn't connect via IR with phone, but whenever I test the other applications (i.e. My Pictures, XTNDConnect) using IR, they work perfectly.
What am I doing wrong?
For details, I'm using Win ME on a notebook PC, T39m w/ FW R3A.
Help...
Posted by arnoldc
yiz19, look for me on MSN or Yahoo chat. I may be able to guide you.
Posted by yiz19
arnoldc,
I was able to get to the stage when the screen would show "connecting"...but after a while, it'll stop, saying "wrong APN". So I checked my settings again, found the mistake and corrected it.
But now, it can't detect the modem again. It's weird 'coz the IR works with everything else. I HAVE gone online using the IR modem before, but that was just once and it was using the normal GSM settings.
Posted by arnoldc
Smart's GPRS is acting up again. Last night and early this morning, it is very unstable. Your phone will simply show "Connecting..." and that's it.
Posted by trader
The smart1 apn is being fine tuned. Use the internet apn through a free gateway instead. For the laptop make sure that the dial no matches the correct cid for the internet apn
Posted by arnoldc
@trader, thank you for the information but i don't use smart1 APN. i always use the internet APN with the ericsson gateway for WAP and internet APN for browsing the internet via Ir, cable and bluetooth.
cheers.
Posted by kieboy
Just want to make things clear....GPRS is free 'till further notice and is only available to postpaid plans (well that's what the guy at the service center told me), while WAP is charged here, either smart or globe for 8 pesos per minute. And this 'charge' is not included in your free minutes, that's the case with smart.
[ This Message was edited by: kieboy on 2002-06-07 04:02 ]
Posted by GOwin
kieboy, welcome to ESATO. try to post at pinoy chit-chat too.
okay, let's make it all clearer. WAP via CSD (the old dial-up method) is NOT free, but WAP over GPRS is FREE. So it depends on how you access WAP. (This also applies to GLOBE users)
Posted by arnoldc
kieboy, it is very clear GPRS is free. nobody said CSD is free. and if you have the old consumable plans, yes it is included in your free minutes.
Posted by P800-Audi
is this applicable to prepaid as well? i will be travelling there next month and want to be able to use gprs or gsm wap... can you help me? i am using gsm wap here in california right now...
Posted by arnoldc
T39-Audi, Smart supports GPRS only for postpaid subscribers. For prepaid, you can only use CSD which is 9.6kbps.
Posted by P800-Audi
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salamat for the info pare... can you help me set it up coz im planning to buy a prepaid sim once i get to the airport then be able to use wap.... please help me with the settings...
also i want to buy a T68i when i'm there... any suggestions on where to get it cheap?
thanks
[ This Message was edited by: T39-Audi on 2002-06-27 19:27 ]
Posted by arnoldc
T39-Audi,
using a Smart SIM card, compose message 'SET WAP T68' and send to 211.
Posted by arnoldc
i have updated the OTA information to include manually setting the DNS address on the data account SmartPC. if there is no DNS specified, you may find that the T68 email client will not be able to connect to your POP/SMTP/IMAP servers unless you specified their IP addresses.
Posted by agu
thanks arnold!
still get the GPRS failed messages though- another SMART subscriber (georgyporgy) is experiencing the same thing
Posted by agu
all's well now
guess they finally fizxed the switch thing!
Posted by 619
t39-audi.. i dont think smart prepaid can access gprs... though u can use smart csd... dialling..
buy a warrantied t68m/i at semicon... www.semicon.net
Posted by agu
All workng now- guess my patience + persistence paid off! :-D
Posted by Quicken
Does anyone knows the new wap settings for smart? because the previously posted wap settings for smart doesn't work anymore on my cellphone (my unit is nokia 5210)
btw, does globe and smart still implement their the 1st min free on wap?
Posted by arnoldc
@quicken, try SET WAP N5210 send to 211. also, you can call *888.
Posted by d_a_r_k_n_e_z_z
my friend had his gprs activated last week by just giving his mobile number to the smart cs operator. his number is prepaid and he has been using it for 2 years now so that means pwede gprs sa prepaid. same thing happened to my other friend who got his gprs activated yesterday and he uses prepaid talk n text.
Posted by arnoldc
technically, there is no reason why prepaid users can't use gprs. it just a matter of "flicking a switch" on the operator's side.
but, a customer service representative alone *cannot* activate gprs. it needs to be registered into the system, in fact you need a form to confirm your desire to have this service activated to document your request. smart is strict on this matter.
it could be an OTA bug, with which the activation is automatic. so when the system receives the SET GPRS command from 211, it does not check whether the number is prepaid or postpaid (just a hunch, not a statement).
nevertheless, to those who have it, just enjoy it.
Posted by 619
dark... is that confirmed? what's his first 4digits?
like i said.. smart CS will know the simcard if it's prepaid or postpaid
Posted by agu
Guess they arent strict yet coz d service is free till further notice :-) lucky for us- hope they dont charge an arm & a leg for access tho! :-l
Posted by arnoldc
619, there are smart pre-paid na 0918-xxx-xxxx. postpaid is strictly 0918-9xx-xxxx. that is the giveaway...