T616 bluetooth modem help

OK, I'm getting close now to being able to use my phone as a modem

I got cingular (finally) to enable Data Connect (CSD) on my account (after
they first told me this couldn't be done on a GSM network!!!)

I have access through the CSD on my phone, but I can't get the modem to
hook up right.

I've tried the call numbers *99#, *99***1#, *99***2#, etc,

The phone says "connecting" for a while, and then says something like "GPRS
request failed". This isn't surprising, as I have no GPRS service.

How do I get the modem to point to my CSD? Also, does it make a difference
what username and password I provide, so long as its correct on the phone?
I assume I can set up a CSD for any ISP of my choice, as well.

While we're at it, how do I disconnect from a CSD session on the phone??
If I'm billed by rate minutes, there would need to be a way to hang up, no?

Thanks in advance,

Scott

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How did you get them to enable CSD, they just told me because I have the
T616 that It does not support CSD and I have to use the MB plans... which
cost allot of money...

Stacey


"Scott Seidman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> OK, I'm getting close now to being able to use my phone as a modem
>
> I got cingular (finally) to enable Data Connect (CSD) on my account (after
> they first told me this couldn't be done on a GSM network!!!)
>
> I have access through the CSD on my phone, but I can't get the modem to
> hook up right.
>
> I've tried the call numbers *99#, *99***1#, *99***2#, etc,
>
> The phone says "connecting" for a while, and then says something like
"GPRS
> request failed". This isn't surprising, as I have no GPRS service.
>
> How do I get the modem to point to my CSD? Also, does it make a
difference
> what username and password I provide, so long as its correct on the phone?
> I assume I can set up a CSD for any ISP of my choice, as well.
>
> While we're at it, how do I disconnect from a CSD session on the phone??
> If I'm billed by rate minutes, there would need to be a way to hang up,
no?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Scott

"Mr. Stacey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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| How did you get them to enable CSD, they just told me because I have the
| T616 that It does not support CSD and I have to use the MB plans... which
| cost allot of money...
|
|

I just got lucky and they enabled mine on my T616. I never asked for it or
anything.

Your cellular provider may not support it, but the T616 specs from the
Sony-Ericsson site specifically states "Modem" as one of its features.

Understand that the phone is not operating like a modem on your computer.
The phone company has to support and enable CSD which in effect provides a
virtual "modem" connection through your GSM/GPRS phone. Not all companies
support this capability. ATT Wireless for example does not. You can only get
web access through ATTs network, mMode.

TC

"Mr. Stacey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:GOWNb.2902$%[email protected]...
> How did you get them to enable CSD, they just told me because I have the
> T616 that It does not support CSD and I have to use the MB plans... which
> cost allot of money...
>
> Stacey
>
>
> "Scott Seidman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > OK, I'm getting close now to being able to use my phone as a modem
> >
> > I got cingular (finally) to enable Data Connect (CSD) on my account
(after
> > they first told me this couldn't be done on a GSM network!!!)
> >
> > I have access through the CSD on my phone, but I can't get the modem to
> > hook up right.
> >
> > I've tried the call numbers *99#, *99***1#, *99***2#, etc,
> >
> > The phone says "connecting" for a while, and then says something like
> "GPRS
> > request failed". This isn't surprising, as I have no GPRS service.
> >
> > How do I get the modem to point to my CSD? Also, does it make a
> difference
> > what username and password I provide, so long as its correct on the
phone?
> > I assume I can set up a CSD for any ISP of my choice, as well.
> >
> > While we're at it, how do I disconnect from a CSD session on the phone??
> > If I'm billed by rate minutes, there would need to be a way to hang up,
> no?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Scott
>
>

"Tony Clark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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| Your cellular provider may not support it, but the T616 specs from the
| Sony-Ericsson site specifically states "Modem" as one of its features.
|
| Understand that the phone is not operating like a modem on your computer.


Actually, the T616 can be used like a modem attached to your computer. I
have used mine several times to dial into my ISP's dial up number through my
computer.

Even though you are connecting to your ISP, the phone is not a true modem. I
am not the technical expert on this matter but as I understand it even
though you dial your ISP's phone number you are connecting through your
cellular provider who makes a CSD connection to your ISP. A virtual
connection as it were.

I probably should have said that the phone is not a modem per se, but it is
"acting like" one by virture of your cellular provider.

TC


"Jason Cothran" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Tony Clark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> | Your cellular provider may not support it, but the T616 specs from the
> | Sony-Ericsson site specifically states "Modem" as one of its features.
> |
> | Understand that the phone is not operating like a modem on your
computer.
>
>
> Actually, the T616 can be used like a modem attached to your computer. I
> have used mine several times to dial into my ISP's dial up number through
my
> computer.
>
>

"Tony Clark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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| Even though you are connecting to your ISP, the phone is not a true modem.
I
| am not the technical expert on this matter but as I understand it even
| though you dial your ISP's phone number you are connecting through your
| cellular provider who makes a CSD connection to your ISP. A virtual
| connection as it were.
|
| I probably should have said that the phone is not a modem per se, but it
is
| "acting like" one by virture of your cellular provider.
|

Incorrect. The T616 works exactly as a modem when you dial into your ISP
from your PC (palm, etc) using the modem capabilities. I think you are
thinking about the CSD service your provider has available for you, which is
not even a factor when using the phone as a modem to dial another ISP. CSD
and the modem capabilities of the T616 are two completely different animals.