FAQ / Timeports / data cables

Hi,

Is there an FAQ to this group?. Might someone be so kind as to point
me there?

I have compiled the latest version of gsmlib (on a freshly installed
Debian 3.0) but whenever I try to access my cell phone (Motorola L7398
or T-250) via the serial cable it switches itself off.

Using the Windows software (Smart Cellect) I can send/receive SMS and
do whatever else I like. I can even talk AT commands to it through the
Windows Modem it installed. But if I try to talk straight AT to the
COM/ttySx port, the phone switches itself off each time.

Any pointers to documentation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
LK

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"LK" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Is there an FAQ to this group?. Might someone be so kind as to point
> me there?
>
> I have compiled the latest version of gsmlib (on a freshly installed
> Debian 3.0) but whenever I try to access my cell phone (Motorola L7398
> or T-250) via the serial cable it switches itself off.

Mine does this too! OTOH the cable wasa gift from a friend. I think there
are some electronics in the Motorola dongle on the end (D9 to Mini Din is
just wire).

"LK" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
>
> Is there an FAQ to this group?. Might someone be so kind as to point
> me there?
>
> I have compiled the latest version of gsmlib (on a freshly installed
> Debian 3.0) but whenever I try to access my cell phone (Motorola L7398
> or T-250) via the serial cable it switches itself off.

Mine does this too! OTOH the cable wasa gift from a friend. I think there
are some electronics in the Motorola dongle on the end (D9 to Mini Din is
just wire).

On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 you wrote:
> "LK" <[email protected]> wrote...
>> I have compiled the latest version of gsmlib (on a freshly
>> installed Debian 3.0) but whenever I try to access my cell phone
>> (Motorola L7398 or T-250) via the serial cable it switches itself
>> off.

> I think there are some electronics in the Motorola dongle on the end
> (D9 to Mini Din is just wire).

Not from what I have heard. I did some more research into this
problem.

Apparently, the older model TimePorts (i.e. before the T-280) require
a virtual device drvier under Windows to use the built-in modem via a
serial cable.

It is therefore not possible to use the modem with a serial cable
under any other OS (BSD, Linux, Mac.).

Unless of course, your use IrDA.

The Windows software you need (I got mine for approximately 10$ on
eBay) is Motorola's SmartCellect 2000. It comes with the device driver
for Windows 9x/2K, Palm OS, and even WinCE I think.

Hope this helps.