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- 04-16-2008, 05:46 PM #1JenGuest
What is available from Sprint (if anything) in the form of a
standalone cellular modem that can have a "always on" fixed IP address
for connection to an Ethernet device?
What about non-Sprint solutions?
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- 04-16-2008, 07:57 PM #2DTCGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
Jen wrote:
> What is available from Sprint (if anything) in the form of a
> standalone cellular modem that can have a "always on" fixed IP address
> for connection to an Ethernet device?
I use the Dlink DIR-450 with the DynDNS for a virtual static IP.
I forget how much they want for a hard static IP, but it was very
expensive.
- 04-16-2008, 10:20 PM #3AZ NomadGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:46:28 -0400, Jen <[email protected]> wrote:
>What is available from Sprint (if anything) in the form of a
>standalone cellular modem that can have a "always on" fixed IP address
>for connection to an Ethernet device?
Buy a cheap used laptop. Stick an air card into it. Set it for
internet connection sharing.
>What about non-Sprint solutions?
- 04-17-2008, 01:20 PM #4DTCGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
AZ Nomad wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:46:28 -0400, Jen <[email protected]> wrote:
>> What is available from Sprint (if anything) in the form of a
>> standalone cellular modem that can have a "always on" fixed IP address
>> for connection to an Ethernet device?
>
> Buy a cheap used laptop. Stick an air card into it. Set it for
> internet connection sharing.
That would work also, but with the stand alone DLink you don't have
all the problems associated with a laptop - power, over heating, etc.
- 04-17-2008, 02:32 PM #5AZ NomadGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:20:20 -0500, DTC <[email protected]> wrote:
>AZ Nomad wrote:
>> On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:46:28 -0400, Jen <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> What is available from Sprint (if anything) in the form of a
>>> standalone cellular modem that can have a "always on" fixed IP address
>>> for connection to an Ethernet device?
>>
>> Buy a cheap used laptop. Stick an air card into it. Set it for
>> internet connection sharing.
>That would work also, but with the stand alone DLink you don't have
>all the problems associated with a laptop - power, over heating, etc.
Where did you get the insane notion that a laptop would consume a ton of power
and overheat doing the very mild task of routing ethernet packets?
Did you fail to notice the feature of cpu throttling that has been around for
the last three generations of CPUs?
- 04-17-2008, 03:22 PM #6DTCGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
AZ Nomad wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:20:20 -0500, DTC <[email protected]> wrote:
>> AZ Nomad wrote:
>>> On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:46:28 -0400, Jen <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> What is available from Sprint (if anything) in the form of a
>>>> standalone cellular modem that can have a "always on" fixed IP address
>>>> for connection to an Ethernet device?
>>> Buy a cheap used laptop. Stick an air card into it. Set it for
>>> internet connection sharing.
>
>> That would work also, but with the stand alone DLink you don't have
>> all the problems associated with a laptop - power, over heating, etc.
>
>
> Where did you get the insane notion that a laptop would consume a ton of power
> and overheat doing the very mild task of routing ethernet packets?
>
> Did you fail to notice the feature of cpu throttling that has been around for
> the last three generations of CPUs?
I'll clarify that in terms of power supply and ambient operating temps.
The DLink can run off a 12 volt DC power supply and that can lend itself
12 volt mobile operation or other solar battery configurations.
Laptop runs off 120 VAC with a downverter to deliver 14 to 24 volts
depending on the laptop model. Thats not going to be easy running
directly off a 12 volt battery. And not as efficient as direct 12 volt
drive.
DLink rated at 130 degrees. Would you run a laptop that hot? Not that
you would want to run anything over 110 degrees in the summer.
DLink has no moving parts. Laptop has a fan.
Dlink was dropped of an eight foot ladder. Could a cheap laptop survive
that drop?
- 04-17-2008, 03:55 PM #7AZ NomadGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:22:57 -0500, DTC <[email protected]> wrote:
>AZ Nomad wrote:
>> On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:20:20 -0500, DTC <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> AZ Nomad wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:46:28 -0400, Jen <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>> What is available from Sprint (if anything) in the form of a
>>>>> standalone cellular modem that can have a "always on" fixed IP address
>>>>> for connection to an Ethernet device?
>>>> Buy a cheap used laptop. Stick an air card into it. Set it for
>>>> internet connection sharing.
>>
>>> That would work also, but with the stand alone DLink you don't have
>>> all the problems associated with a laptop - power, over heating, etc.
>>
>>
>> Where did you get the insane notion that a laptop would consume a ton of power
>> and overheat doing the very mild task of routing ethernet packets?
>>
>> Did you fail to notice the feature of cpu throttling that has been around for
>> the last three generations of CPUs?
>I'll clarify that in terms of power supply and ambient operating temps.
>The DLink can run off a 12 volt DC power supply and that can lend itself
>12 volt mobile operation or other solar battery configurations.
>Laptop runs off 120 VAC with a downverter to deliver 14 to 24 volts
>depending on the laptop model. Thats not going to be easy running
>directly off a 12 volt battery. And not as efficient as direct 12 volt
>drive.
I'll keep that mind next time I live out of a car.
- 04-17-2008, 05:09 PM #8DTCGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
AZ Nomad wrote:
> I'll keep that mind next time I live out of a car.
Or if you ever get a job outside of a cubicle and need to
be truly mobile.
- 04-18-2008, 10:18 AM #9Roger 2008Guest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
"DTC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> AZ Nomad wrote:
> > I'll keep that mind next time I live out of a car.
>
> Or if you ever get a job outside of a cubicle and need to
> be truly mobile.
Here is a neat device that lets you use certain items made by Sprint for an
Access Point to the internet. And it isn't just wireless access, you get
one Ethernet connection also.
http://cradlepoint.com/
I messed with a cradlepoint before it was compatible with a Sprint Touch and
after looking at their site today, I see that things have changed so I'll
have to see if I can try it again.
- 04-18-2008, 11:41 AM #10AZ NomadGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:09:59 GMT, DTC <[email protected]> wrote:
>AZ Nomad wrote:
>> I'll keep that mind next time I live out of a car.
>Or if you ever get a job outside of a cubicle and need to
>be truly mobile.
When I need internet on my laptop, and I'm on the road, I usually simply
connect to a nearby motel's wifi network. Baring that, I connect a USB
cable to my modem and use it's internet connection. I run PalmOS and use a
utility called PDANet.
I thought the OP was looking for a home based solution and didn't live out
of a car.
- 04-18-2008, 03:41 PM #11Todd WadeGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
On Apr 18, 12:18*pm, "Roger 2008" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "DTC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > AZ Nomad wrote:
> > > I'll keep that mind next time I live out of a car.
>
> > Or if you ever get a job outside of a cubicle and need to
> > be truly mobile.
>
> Here is a neat device that lets you use certain items made by Sprint for an
> Access Point to the internet. *And it isn't just wireless access, you get
> one Ethernet connection also.http://cradlepoint.com/
>
> I messed with a cradlepoint before it was compatible with a Sprint Touch and
> after looking at their site today, I see that things have changed so I'll
> have to see if I can try it again.
I got the CTR350 and use it with my Mogul:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UO18FC
Great for hotels and the camp site.
Todd W.
- 04-18-2008, 11:52 PM #12DTCGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
AZ Nomad wrote:
> I thought the OP was looking for a home based solution and didn't live out
> of a car.
The OP didn't say how he wanted to use it. So we don't know his best
solution.
- 04-20-2008, 05:21 PM #13Todd AllcockGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
"Roger 2008" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Todd Wade" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:4d695134-8074-4e24-8db8-6cce82d4102d@e67g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> On Apr 18, 12:18 pm, "Roger 2008" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> "DTC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> > AZ Nomad wrote:
>> > > I'll keep that mind next time I live out of a car.
>>
>> > Or if you ever get a job outside of a cubicle and need to
>> > be truly mobile.
>>
>> Here is a neat device that lets you use certain items made by Sprint for
> an
>> Access Point to the internet. And it isn't just wireless access, you get
>> one Ethernet connection also.http://cradlepoint.com/
>>
>> I messed with a cradlepoint before it was compatible with a Sprint Touch
> and
>> after looking at their site today, I see that things have changed so I'll
>> have to see if I can try it again.
>
> I got the CTR350 and use it with my Mogul:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UO18FC
>
> Great for hotels and the camp site.
>
> Todd W.
>
> --------------------
>
> I know someone with a CTR350 and Saturday we upgraded his CTR350 to the
> latest software.
>
> I hooked up my Mogul to it and set up Internet Sharing for USB and then
> tapped connect. It looked like it was working but we could not get to the
> internet.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> TIZ
>
>
- 04-20-2008, 05:26 PM #14DutchGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
Roger 2008 wrote:
> "Todd Wade" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:4d695134-8074-4e24-8db8-6cce82d4102d@e67g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> On Apr 18, 12:18 pm, "Roger 2008" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> "DTC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> AZ Nomad wrote:
>>> > I'll keep that mind next time I live out of a car.
>>
>>> Or if you ever get a job outside of a cubicle and need to
>>> be truly mobile.
>>
>> Here is a neat device that lets you use certain items made by Sprint for
> an
>> Access Point to the internet. And it isn't just wireless access, you get
>> one Ethernet connection also.http://cradlepoint.com/
>>
>> I messed with a cradlepoint before it was compatible with a Sprint Touch
> and
>> after looking at their site today, I see that things have changed so I'll
>> have to see if I can try it again.
>
> I got the CTR350 and use it with my Mogul:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UO18FC
>
> Great for hotels and the camp site.
>
> Todd W.
>
> --------------------
>
> I know someone with a CTR350 and Saturday we upgraded his CTR350 to the
> latest software.
>
> I hooked up my Mogul to it and set up Internet Sharing for USB and then
> tapped connect. It looked like it was working but we could not get to the
> internet.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> TIZ
Have you read Cradlepoint's notes about Windows Mobile devices?
"(2) The user experience with devices running Windows Mobile is less
robust than other phones and modems. Windows Mobile devices connected to
either a PC or a CradlePoint router have exhibited erratic behavior
while using data sharing capabilities. Issues include frequent
disconnects for no apparent reason and remedies entail frequent
rebooting the phone and or removing the phone's battery. This problem is
not something that can be resolved by CradlePoint Technology and will
need to be addressed by the phone manufacturer. Please refer to our FAQ
section as well as our release notes."
http://www.cradlepoint.com/techsuppo...350support.php
--
Dutch
Sprint/Motorola RAZR V3m
connected to PCLinuxOS 2008
via a Cradlepoint CTR-350
- 04-20-2008, 05:47 PM #15Todd AllcockGuest
Re: Standalone cellular modems?
"Roger 2008" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I know someone with a CTR350 and Saturday we upgraded his CTR350 to the
> latest software.
>
> I hooked up my Mogul to it and set up Internet Sharing for USB and then
> tapped connect. It looked like it was working but we could not get to the
> internet.
Stupid question, but do you have the PAM (Phone as Modem) add-on to your
data plan?
And, although the manual for the CTR350 says it supports the Mogul, I'm not
sure HOW it does... Typically ICS (Internet Sharing) requires Activesync on
the PC (or WMDC for Vista) to recognize the phone's RNDIS connection. I
guess the WinMo compatible RNDIS driver is in the CTR350 firmware?
If you're just wanting to use the Mogul as an access point, you really don't
need to invest in a cellular router- software exists that you can run on
your phone and accomplish the same task. Check this out and see if it's
suitable...
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-...ter-v0-89.html
It turns your Mogul (or any WM6 Professional phone) into a WiFi router.
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