Instructions to configure your Compact Flash GSM / GPRS card with
Pocket PC 2003 & Running Voice 3.0.X
T Mobile, AT&T, Cingular, Rogers in Canada and KPN in the Netherlands
Critical
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If you have "Running Voice" & PPC 2003 only use the Running Voice Software.
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Be certain you disable your PIN for the SIM card
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Your PDA must be out of the cradle to create and establish a Data Connection
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In Internet setting you select Flexport Data as the Modem
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In Flexport Settings you select GPRS_Modem as the Flexport Device
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Phone number = *99# / APN = +cgdcont=1,,"internet2.voicestream.com" - For T Mobile
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Phone number = *99# / APN = +cgdcont=1,"ip","proxy" - and "proxy" is the proxy server name - For AT&T
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User id and password remain blank
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AT&T / Cingular / ATT Rogers - instructions are at the bottom
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KPN GSM operator in the Netherlands - Instructions on the bottom
What are we doing? We are instructing the PDA as to the modem type, the number to be dialed and the name of the server to which you are assigned by your carrier. What is different from provider to provider throughout the GSM world or even within a provider is the server address to which you have been assigned. For T Mobile be aware that some accounts are assigned to internet2 and some are assigned to internet3 and I am sure as their business grows they will create internet4. Check with your provider for the latest information and the correct server (APN). GPRS is a rapidly growing dynamic technology and providers install new servers as a function of their market growth. Be sure to check with them so you know what is the correct server (APN) to which you are assigned. Shown below is what "normally" you are assigned to with T Mobile, AT&T, Cingular, Rogers and KPN.
I hope this is relatively painless - I've been in so many hotels from Rio to Shanghai to Berlin that setting up a modem seems fairly straight forward and simple. Sorry... maybe my wife is right and I am a geek. If you need help after you have tried the instructions we are here to give whatever assistance we can.
Setup your PPC and install all software that came with your PDA as per the instructions - Charge it - Be certain you have installed Active Sync 3.7.
Install the Running Voice software on your PC. With your PPC in the docking cradle Running Voice will install on your 2003 PPC.
After Running Voice is installed your PPC will be given a soft reset
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Remove PDA from Cradle
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Install SIM into CF Card
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SIM must be configured by T-Mobile for
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GSM Voice
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GPRS Data
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Close door on the SIM card while sliding the card down to lock into position.
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Insert the CF card into your PPC
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The card will be recognized as a new modem
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Click "The Internet" link
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The screen will appear as:
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Change the screen to the following settings
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I chose to name mine tmobile - your choice
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Click Next
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Screen appears as:
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Enter the dialing number to *99#
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Click Next
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Fields remain blank
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Click Advanced
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Screen appears as:
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Change as per next screen
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For T-Mobile the settings are either - This is dependent upon which server they have assigned you to. :
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+cgdcont=1,,"internet2.voicestream.com"
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or
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+cgdcont=1,,"internet3.voicestream.com"
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Select Port Settings Tab
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For AT&T, Cingular and others - Scroll to bottom
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Port settings are
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Select TCP/IP Tab
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TCP / IP Settings are
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Select Servers Tab
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Server Settings are
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Click OK
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Nothing in the fields
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Click Finish
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Click OK
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Click OK
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Click the X to close the screen
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- You are now back at the initial screen
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Open the Running Voice Software
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Click View and select Options
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Click the linked words "Flexport GSM"
- Screen will look like this
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Drop down the menu and select GPRS_Modem
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Screen looks like
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Click Connections
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You are given this screen
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Name the connection
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I named mine tmobile
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Select GSM
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Select Next
- Enter the telephone number
- With T Mobile the number is *99#
- Click Next
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TCP / IP
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Use server-assigned IP address
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Click Next
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DNS
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Use server-assigned address
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Click Advanced
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For T-Mobile the settings depend upon which server they have assigned you - Normally you are assigned to internet2 with internet3 reserved for vpn/corporate setups.:
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+cgdcont=1,,"internet2.voicestream.com"
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or
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+cgdcont=1,,"internet3.voicestream.com"
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Select IP & Software compression
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Select OK
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For AT&T Cingular and others scroll down to bottom
You are finished - Just Back out while checking to verify settings are correct in each screen.
Finish
OK
OK
You will not be back at the main Running Voice Screen
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Use this to make your phone calls
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Use this for your data functions
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Messenger / Email / Internet / Data Statistics
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Click on the IE symbol in the center for Internet access
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If it asks for a user id and password leave those field blank when logging onto the internet
Difference is the APN string and the use of a Proxy Server
Everything is exactly the same as above with the exception of you use a Proxy server and the APN string is different
Start / settings / connections / connections / Manage Existing connections /
| Create a connection - ATT | Select to have a Proxy server | Define the APN number |
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For Cingular
Difference is the APN string and you need for a user name and password
APN - ISP.CINGULAR
User Name - WIXDC001@W5.MYCINGULAR.COM
Password - ZXY203DC9K0402
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For AT&T Rogers in Canada - Tips from a user
http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?s=&postid=116432#post116432
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