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Can't connect to isp using t68 as serial modem |
johntofaz
Joined: Aug 25, 2002
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i am trying to connect to internet dialup service (aol, netzero) using serial cable and T68 as the modem for my laptop. It dials out, but will not connect to either service. My signal strength is 3 out of 5 on phone signal. Could that be a problem? Also, Phone Monitor does not recognize phone and troubleshooter doesnt work. Ive seen this problem in other threads, so i tried uninstall, reload, reboot, loaded dcom98.exe since im using Win98se. Nothing would get Phone Monitor to recognize it, but everything else sees it and says it working properly. It shows as t68 cable modem, diagnostics in windows shows it working correctly.
Seems like everything is working. Im just wondering if the signal is too weak or baud too slow for aol and netzero to allow to connect. The phone dials, and shows connecting, but the internet service shows unable to make connection.
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Fulika
Joined: Feb 15, 2002
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From: Hungary
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Which modem speed would you like to use? Start trying from the lower speeds (from 9.6k). You can setup the modem speed with the modem init string. The sonyericssonmobile modem setup program do it automaticly. If one speed is working lets try the next higher.
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GOwin
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First, you need to subscribe to CSD/HSCSD or GSM data service of your mobile phone service provider before you can use dial-up connections. |
FuricTrax
Joined: Jan 31, 2002
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From: West Midlands, UK
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I initially had similar problems! Make sure all your settings are correct even if you sent them to your phone via se website cup that was the problem with mine! You are using the se software too?
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johntofaz
Joined: Aug 25, 2002
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thanks for the replies:
I am using ericsson modem software and have it set on 9600baud figuring the slower connection would be more stable.
I am in a GSM/GPRS service area using AT&T service. I have used the ATT software and connected my laptop successfully on the GPRS(data?) side. Problem with that is $$ per Kbyte of data. Its about $4 US to do a simple stock transaction online. I need to do about 20 per day, so .... yikes...
I have not downloaded anything to my phone since purchased. The se software i refer to is the Windows 98 second edition. Is there something i need to send to my phone to make it work properly.
Again thanks for the info, at least I know I am getting closer to solving this puzzle. More advice is appreciated. |
mclass55
Joined: Jul 27, 2002
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Did you get an error when trying to install Modem phone Monitor? |
johntofaz
Joined: Aug 25, 2002
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no errors on installed Phone Monitor. I also removed and reinstalled it per info on another thread.
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mclass55
Joined: Jul 27, 2002
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try installing and running "Sony Ericsson MyPictures" it has the abilty to search and find your phone |
johntofaz
Joined: Aug 25, 2002
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thanks mclass55, I installed My Pictures, and it found my phone. Now when i go to MPM it sees my phone. Thats the good news. I still cannot connect to internet dialup services. To make sure ISP accepted 9600 baud, i installed my regular (wired, pcm card) modem into laptop and slowed its baud rate to 9600. It connected to ISP (AOL) no problem, so at least I know speed shouldnt be a connect problem. I reconfigured my comm ports for 9600, and played with all the buffer settings. Still cannot get a wireless connection. The T68 dials out just fine but will not make a connection on the ISP side. I appreciate the time folks spend offering suggestions. Keep 'em coming |
mclass55
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Did you use the AOL program to look and install "new modem"? and then select t68 as the modem? |
johntofaz
Joined: Aug 25, 2002
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yes, that worked fine. it sees it, dials but just fails to connect. I am beginning to think its my cell phone signal. I am going to go to different part of phoenix where i get the strongest signal and try it there.
thanks for the help
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GOwin
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the MPM has nothing to do with the dial-up processes (for CSD/GSM data connections) or GPRS connections.
in fact, you can use your phone as a modem without installing ANY of the software/drivers from SE.
@johntofaz
from your description, the first thing that comes to mind is that you're not subscribed to your SP's data services (CSD/GSM data). In the case of GPRS, there's no dial-up to your ISP because your mobile phone SP is also your ISP.
Please, verify from your SP that you are indeed subscribed to CSD/GSM data if you want to connect to AOL. |
moogoo
Joined: Oct 25, 2002
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I am having the same exact problem as johntofaz... i'm trying to do the same exact thing for the same reason.. GPRS data is too expensive! I too have AT&T service in the philly area. for those who don't know AT&T service, just to clarify, AT&T service automatically includes GPRS data service along with your GSM/voice plan. it just costs more than if you were to actually subscribe to a data plan.
Now back to the problem. Johntofaz... i am positive that it's not because of signal strength that we are unable to connect to an ISP. if you just dial up the access number on your phone you will be able to hear the modem pick up and try to hand shake.
I am running win2k on a vaio. i've installed all of the sony ericsson drivers and rather than connecting with a cable i'm doing it over bluetooth (YAY wireless and only $40!) . But i am in the same situation. modem is installed correctly, recognized and will dial to the ISP when i want it to but i always get a no response error message.
if ANYBODY can help. PLEASE DO! and to make this clear.. i do not want to connect via GPRS. i want to use my phone as if it were a 28.8k voice modem popped into your PC/laptop. so essentially it is using voice minutes over regular GSM and not GPRS/data which i gotta pay big bucks for. anyways, if anyone has any info.. please help!! thanks |
BlaSTiWi
Joined: Oct 14, 2002
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From: Omaha, NE - USA
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@moogoo,
I heard the AT&T disable their DUN gateway to regular land line so only via GPRS using their special *99# access number or somethin' similar to that.
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RVC
Joined: Sep 04, 2002
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@johntofaz
SonyEricsson has crippled GSM Dial Up Networking over the ATT GSM system using the T68i. GPRS is a metered and expensive service, that is why ATT had Ericsson cripple the Dial Up. The T68i modem will execute the AT commands just fine and the phone will connect to the dialed line but the T68i modem will not provide a carrier, hence a disconnect. This information can be verified at the SonyEricsson web site. Go to Global Support, Solution finder, and type in "modem will not connect". They will tell you the T68i is not supported. Probably of no suprise to you. By reading the SonyEricsson installation help files it is clear that both the T68i and PDA's were intended to be able to CSD dial up. If PDA's can do it, and I think they can, then it is clearly a T68i inhibit.
@Gowin
Please stop telling people the T68i will DUN over CSD by subscribing to CSD. The SONYERICSSON T68i will not do it "AS CONFIGURED" out of the box without hacking.
@All with the problem
I was able to accomplish CSD DUN with my ISP using the T68i for 2 calls just as advertised. The phone then, without cause, became "inoperative". I was unable to determine what caused this however it is my belief this was not a quirk. The phone had to go back for replacement.
Summary: ATT screwed us! |
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Posted: 2002-08-25 05:49
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