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using orbit 2 as a 3g modem

Has something recently changed with the search system ? I've been trying to search for this within the polaris section and getting nowhere. I know this has been asked before but I can't find any mention....
I'm after a faq for using my new orbit 2 as a 3g modem for my laptop. I've found the 'internet sharing' app within WM6 which I can run while connected via a USB cable to the laptop. I've got a web/email bolt on ( fairuse up to 200Mb ) so I think I should be able to connect to the web via my phone and run email/web/vpn on the laptop.
I think I may need some kind of driver for windows so that it recognises the phone as a modem when internet sharing is running.
also once i've got the modem connected I can't quite see how I make the connection to the internet. I'm assuming internet sharing will connect to to 'mobile web', will that give me an internet connection that the laptop can use. Do I need to do anything in windows ie new network connection ?
Thanks in advance.
Jeff

Just run Internet Sharing and connect PDA to laptop. Polaris with my laptop (win Vista 32 bit) works as modem perfectly and you do not need any other settings.

for Xp u need Activesync to be installed

That was easier than I thought. Just run the internet sharing app and you're away. I'm typing this sat on the train ! Speed isn't too bad ! I'm really impressed. Thanks for your help.

But there isn't any Internet Sharing Option
Hi guys I have XDA Orbit 2 & in Command Manager there isn't Internet Sharing Option as there was in other WM phones, plz let me know

There should be a CAB for ICS around here... try to search for it...

khurram41 said:
Hi guys I have XDA Orbit 2 & in Command Manager there isn't Internet Sharing Option as there was in other WM phones, plz let me know
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I don't know what Command Manager is, but it's just there in your program's list when you hit Start > Programs

Using VOX as External MODEM

Hi I am a newbie and purchased the phone a week ago. I am a heavy user of Symbian phone and is new to the windows smartphone.
Now while connecting Internet on PC through my VOX as modem I am facing problem. The manual is also not very elaborate about the same. Will somebody expalin explain in details the process to be followed. Please guide both using VOX as USB modem as also BT PAN modem.
For information I am from INDIA and is a subscriber of BSNL postpaid unlimited GPRS.
Thanks.

you dont need to connect vox as a modem.
just use the internet connection sharing and hook up to your PC using the miniUSB cable and thats it.
It works as a charm. No modem drivers no initialisation commands, no crap at all. Just hook up and use.
ain't that easy ?

not able to us internet with USB
i m facing the same issue., the GPRS works fine on mobile but when connected to PC using the USB, i get the error stating that limited connectivity....can u help me...when tried the service providers help line, they say that need to use VOX as external modem. I m sure that those guys are pretty intelligent greeks
Can u help me please
m using Airtel GPRS and based in DElhi India

even I am a airtel subscriber and it works perfectly in my Vox.
The internet connection sharing is flawless and perfect.
Dont even try asking the service providers helpline. They are pretty much useless.
If you get a limited connectivity error then its definitely because of a weak signal in your area. Try it at a place where you have strong connection and it will work like a charm....

Thanks to both prajith and lokeshmudgal.
After going through various forums etc I found out the following which I want to share with you all.
The concept of using phone as a external modem have been stopped by Microsoft to make the things easier. They have instead given a new option of internet dharing to make the thing user friendly. I was able to connect internet in my PC through internet sharing option of the phone but the speed is very slow in comparison to my nokia / sony ericsson etc. Moreover trying to connect net through bluetooth PAN is more difficult.
In fact after using symbian s60 3rd ediition and win mobile 6 I find that browsing is faster in VOX but when using this for internet sharing / modem the browsing is better in Symbian.
A detailed report can bbe found here. Just go through and give your opinion.
http://blog.enrii.com/tag/Internet+Sharing

Thanks
Hey dude, Thanks...Infact mine VOX was up and running fine at my Desktop... Only that the Laptop had some issue.. Although as for the internet speed, i find that i m getting a pretty fair one..
thanks

Sharing Desktop's Internet Connection using WMWiFiRouter

Hello Everyone,
When we connect WM phones over Active Sync, we are able to run internet on WM Phone through desktop's connection.
So, I have this old XDA Stealth with me, and I thought of using it as a Wireless Router for sharing Desktop's Internet Connection with Laptops and other WiFi Devices.
Upon using WMWiFiRouter, I'm getting error saying there is no connection defined. That's right because I don't have any data plan and no modem has been defined.
So how can I share my desktop's internet connection with other devices using WM Phone as a Wireless Router (wherein the only way for WM Phone to access internet is through USB Cable and Active Sync).
I would appreciate any help.
Thnx
Sonny

In other words I wanna share Desktop Pass Through Connection over WiFi.

Please help, ain't there any way of doing this?

In other words, you want to share your internet connection that came from WM Wifi, to desktop computer,.
or
You want to sharre your internet connection that came fro your desktop wifi, to your WM device?

Do you want to achieve something like:
Internet->Computer->wired link->WM device->Wi-Fi->other devices
which if it's not possible in WMWifiRouter seems an oversight, and one which the development team may want to know!

Thats right! Its this way.
Cable Model >> Desktop >> Active Sync >> WM Device >> WM Device's WiFi >> Other Devices.
Ain't this possible, if I try forwarding Active Sync's IP?

Here is what I tried,
I configured WM Phone's WiFi's IP add to 192.168.0.1.
Next I got the connection detected on my laptop and pinged the IP and got the reply, but was unable to access internet. Guess ICS was not enabled.
Now how can I forward the IP for Activesync to be used as a gateway to access internet on the laptop through the WMPhone.

i have the same problem as the thread starter here....want to use my old pda2k as a wifi router for my e71...pass through works on pda2k but wmwifirouter doesnt work!

worked follow exact instruction on this page!
http://support.wmwifirouter.com/documentation/41/USB_to_Wifi

Hey Thnx!
I got it working!. But the range and speed sucks!

Is there any way of increasing the range of WM5 device's WiFi interface?
I'm planning to plug a wire to the WiFi antenna and connect it to an aluminium sheet which would be like a parabola covering one side of the phone, hope this would work well.
I would appreciate any suggestions.

PPPOE connection in WM6.5

I have a HTC Diamond2 and I have an internet connection (via WiFi) that when we connect to access point, we should dial a pppoe connection. (such as ADSLs)
in connecting to access point i haven't any problem (clear! ), but I can't make a pppoe connection.
can you help me on this?
or is there any setting for it or any software?
tnx 4 ur attantion
Nima

It sadly isn't supported in Winmo. I've been searching for a pppoe client for a while, and haven't found anything. Funny thing is, it is supported in wince

See This Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5205182#post5205182

Theres more going on in that thread, but they still can't browse the web. It connects, but nothing happens

cmstackar said:
Theres more going on in that thread, but they still can't browse the web. It connects, but nothing happens
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yes. for me too!
it didn't work as well it should be...
so there isn't any solution? sad

i bought a wifi router which auto dials pppoe within itself.... u can connect as my pcs,notbooks and mobiles as u can.....

baiggee2 said:
i bought a wifi router which auto dials pppoe within itself.... u can connect as my pcs,notbooks and mobiles as u can.....
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I know it. but for some resons I cannot do this...
because we are in a complex building and we have an access point in each floor, so I cant config it for myself!

Internet Sharing

Hey, I have a Htc Pharos (winmo 6.5), with bluetooth activesync setup and i was wondering if i can share the activesync's internet, with my other computer?
Btw ive tried to use Internet sharing on my phone but it doesnt show "my work internet" and only shows cellular connections which i dont want to use.
Thanks guys,
Cheers Atrixx.