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Difference between "gprs and gsm" and "gsm only"? |
marton
Joined: May 30, 2002
Posts: 146
From: Sweden
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What is the difference between the options under: Connect -> Data comm. -> Pref. services?
You can choose
GPRS and GSM
or
GSM only.
It doesnt seem to be any difference, I can use GPRS-data whatever i choose in this menu. Does anyone know that this option is? |
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Lucke
Joined: Jan 03, 2002
Posts: 52
From: Sweden
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It makes a gprs attach at power on if setting is \"gsm & gprs\". Otherwise it makes an attach when needed (wap is started) then it detaches from gprs again.
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Lucke
Joined: Jan 03, 2002
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From: Sweden
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It makes a gprs attach at power on if setting is \"gsm & gprs\". Otherwise it makes an attach when needed (wap is started) then it detaches from gprs again.
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marton
Joined: May 30, 2002
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From: Sweden
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But why should I be attachet to GPRS all the time? Isn't it enought the t68 attaches only when I want it to (when I'm checking mail, wap and so on)? Why does this function exist? |
GOwin
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I think GSM only option would have longer standby times, coz it doesnt use the GPRS signal until you actually use it..
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snottra
Joined: Jan 02, 2002
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From: Sweden
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Its because when you recive MMS you need to be connected to gprs otherwise you will never be able to recive it.
Happy reciver of WC-MMS :-D
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mruane
Joined: May 08, 2002
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From: New Zealand
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One of the disadvantages of using GSM Only is that whilst you are connected to GPRS (i.e. in a wap connection) you cannot receive a regular GSM phone call. So anyone trying to contact you will just end up at voicemail until you terminate your wap session. Thats a big drawback. At least with GPRS and GSM you can still receive a phone call whilst using WAP.
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evoke
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On 2002-06-11 15:05, Lucke wrote:
It makes a gprs attach at power on if setting is "gsm & gprs". Otherwise it makes an attach when needed (wap is started) then it detaches from gprs again.
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I don't understand I use the GPRS & GSM setting but when I power on I do not automatically get connect to GPRS I still have to connect throught the browser. I thought to that it was to allow mms and incoming calls!?
I know when you staart your phone up with the GPRS and GSP settings the blue status bar shows but this does not mean you are connected but that you have a signal.
Ed
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marknicholls
Joined: Feb 23, 2002
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This is what i was confused about when i got it as i didnt understand y i had to connect throught the broweser, i jusy thought it would be there....like broadband internet
Mark
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evoke
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Not as far as I'm aware you always have to connect through the browser. You can then leave it on 24/7 if you wish but you need to connect once from turning on. I can't make mine automatically connect after startup like bradband?? Obviousley the blue status light comes on but this does not mean you're connected just that you have a GPRS signal!
But I may be wrong?? But it's not much off an issue really, just connect once in the morning or when you turn your phone on!
How do you get it to connect automatically just by switching on? Haven't heard of that one.
Ed
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marknicholls
Joined: Feb 23, 2002
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yeah, but the problem with keeping it connected is battery. I dont notice much difference in speed between GSM wap and GPRS wap, do u?
Mark
mnichollsuk@mac.com
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evoke
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Yes the GPRS speed is a lot, lot faster and connection is insant. It may drain the bettery a bit more but I have the GPRS on all day and usually tun it off at night. I charge my battery every other day (although it could go a bit longer) and I make voice calls quite a lot.
If yours is still slow I would check your connection settings with O2 (was it O2 you were with).
Ed
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marknicholls
Joined: Feb 23, 2002
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i have to wait about 4-5 seconds per wap page, i am woith o2, what connections could i change to speed it up?
Cheers mate
Mark
mnichollsuk@mac.com
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evoke
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4-5 seconds is way to long! Weren't you using the GPRS settings from The SE site? I seriously would try your operator (O2 was it?) and pester them until they sort you with their own settings! They should be able to text them you - I know you have had not much look with them!
I think if you use their settings then you're problems will be sorted!
Just ask to speak to a team leader when you call - this always shits them enough to sort out your problem! I speak from experience! 
Ed
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marknicholls
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How many seconds do u wait for the average site? It may be as they are sending me a new sim card....prehaps that might make a difference, as i am still using a genie one with the o2 tarrif and gprs. Ill have to see when it comes i guess. I am using the settings from se web site. Thanks for the help mate
Mark
mnichollsuk@mac.com
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Posted: 2002-06-11 14:27
