Connecting to the internet through a pc xda 1 - General Topics

I have a new (to me) xda 1 which I have been setting up and have a bit of a problem... I have configured it to connect to the internet via GPRS but I can't seem to get it to connect via my PC.... The books I got with it are (of course) O2 books and make no reference to creating your own settings... the reason for the connection is that I have unresolved items after active sync and I am sure it is because they need to be refreshed via the internet....
Anyone have the settings or any ideas?
Cheers, Forgedsteel

R u on payg? I know O2 dont allow payg customers access thru gprs other providers may be the same. Contact ur network Customer helpline they should be able to give u the settings if available.

in the connection settings you have to deside which settings it's using when you have it connected to sync
that should be my homenetowrk or something
and to access the network you need to make sure activesync on the pc is set to alow that
and some firewall on the pc is not set to block it

Rudegar said:
and to access the network you need to make sure activesync on the pc is set to alow thatand some firewall on the pc is not set to block it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rudegar, you're absolutely right... I was fiddling with the settings on the XDA and never thought (not being in the book) to check the activesync settings and there it was... set to something else other than internet... it's doing what it should now.
Many thanks for clearing up thar headache

Related

--> Push Mail question <--

When connected to WiFi and GPRS is disables (via NoDATA) Push Mail does not work. why is that? isn't there a way to activate Push Mail in an "office only" mode, using WiFi only?
Hi,
thats not possible because WiFi is turned of when the device is in standby.
Christian
cptkirc said:
Hi,
thats not possible because WiFi is turned of when the device is in standby.
Christian
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
... it doesn't work even when the device is constantly on (I disabled automatic standby in Power Options).
Hi,
as long Wifi ist turned on the GPRS conn. will be disconnected.
AFAIK there is no way to change this.
Greets from Munich,
Christian
ronroze said:
When connected to WiFi and GPRS is disables (via NoDATA) Push Mail does not work. why is that? isn't there a way to activate Push Mail in an "office only" mode, using WiFi only?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe some operator-software changed some properties concerning the Push Mail. So check your network settings. Can you connect to the internet when using Wifi only? When that's possible, you can try to reassign a connection with your Exchange server in activesync. Personally, my Push Mail works on the campus using Wifi and GPRS disabled. So good luck
Maartuhh said:
Maybe some operator-software changed some properties concerning the Push Mail. So check your network settings. Can you connect to the internet when using Wifi only? When that's possible, you can try to reassign a connection with your Exchange server in activesync. Personally, my Push Mail works on the campus using Wifi and GPRS disabled. So good luck
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is it working in true Push mode (schedule= "as item arrives") or in Sync mode (schedule= "Every X minutes")?
anyway, it is not operator-software related issue because my wizard runs XDA Mobile 6 Release 2a with no Extended ROM based files installed.
Check your Firewall Config!
Normal you publish your Exchange OWA Server direct in the internet. Via a Firewall ... possible your Rule Set in the Firewall doesnt allow the access this IP/Adress from Internal LAN/WIFI.
Next is ... possible you cant resolve the DNS Name in the Internal LAN.
Check it ... it isnt a Device Problem ... its a Network Problem!
NetrunnerAT said:
Check your Firewall Config!
Normal you publish your Exchange OWA Server direct in the internet. Via a Firewall ... possible your Rule Set in the Firewall doesnt allow the access this IP/Adress from Internal LAN/WIFI.
Next is ... possible you cant resolve the DNS Name in the Internal LAN.
Check it ... it isnt a Device Problem ... its a Network Problem!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
actually its a mail2web account but I am building a test exchange 2003 domain and will post my findings. Thank billie for virtual server!!!
possible you have block some ports on your firewall!
i must read some whitepapers to know all ports for syncing via exchange.
ronroze said:
When connected to WiFi and GPRS is disables (via NoDATA) Push Mail does not work. why is that? isn't there a way to activate Push Mail in an "office only" mode, using WiFi only?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Push Mail Works fine with wifi, you can set the device to not go on standby mode, when you are in office. Wifi will drain the juice outta your battery though. You dont necessarily need exchange 2003, you can use kerio mail server. I am running kerio and its quite good. No Problems as of now. It has Web Mode, WAP Web, and Exchange OWA, and POP
Test results!
Due to high work load it took me some time to build the test environment and actually test this thing.
it looks like push mail DOES work in WiFi-only mode, beautifully, but when both WiFi and GPRS are connected - mail is downloaded through the slow and expensive GPRS connection rather then through WiFi.
am I the only one dealing with this issue?
P.S. - there is no firewall between my wizard and the internet - just a router. same goes for the exchange environment.
ronroze said:
Due to high work load it took me some time to build the test environment and actually test this thing.
it looks like push mail DOES work in WiFi-only mode, beautifully, but when both WiFi and GPRS are connected - mail is downloaded through the slow and expensive GPRS connection rather then through WiFi.
am I the only one dealing with this issue?
P.S. - there is no firewall between my wizard and the internet - just a router. same goes for the exchange environment.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you sure? i was under the impression that when you connect to WiFi it will suspend GPRS...
Do you have the correct connection for Wifi (to Work or to Internet network...)
icezar said:
Are you sure? i was under the impression that when you connect to WiFi it will suspend GPRS...
Do you have the correct connection for Wifi (to Work or to Internet network...)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I am sure. new mail is downloaded through GPRS even though WiFi is available. when I disable GPRS - mail is downloaded through WiFi.
do you get different results?

Email can't switch between wifi or GPRS???

Hi, on my Polaris I've my Gmail account which updates itself through IMAP4.
I want the following: Wenn i have a WIFI connection the email will update through WIFI, without WIFI I want hem to automaticly connect with GPRS.
This is standard with internet explorer.
I allready found out that you can switch the connection manually: Mailoptions --> Adanced server options --> Network connection, then change it to internet or GPRS
Is there a way to do this by for example making a network connection which can use both???
Don't know too much about the topic itself, but maybe try a more advanced email program like Outlook?
SabbeRubbish said:
Don't know too much about the topic itself, but maybe try a more advanced email program like Outlook?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
? I use the standard email application on the Polaris which is outlook if i'm not mistaken.
heeleven said:
Hi, on my Polaris I've my Gmail account which updates itself through IMAP4....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm still using my Hermes whith wm6, whith Outlook so there shouldn't be any real difference, but I haven't noticed the problem you're encountering. Whith WiFi on it uses it and when not, it uses GPRS/3G/HSDPA.
But then again, thw wifi network is set to connect to the internet, and the ISP settings are set to be automatically used.
gnick666 said:
I'm still using my Hermes whith wm6, whith Outlook so there shouldn't be any real difference, but I haven't noticed the problem you're encountering. Whith WiFi on it uses it and when not, it uses GPRS/3G/HSDPA.
But then again, thw wifi network is set to connect to the internet, and the ISP settings are set to be automatically used.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could you tell me your (basic) network options, the networdk which is selected can be found here: Mailoptions --> Adanced server options --> Network connection
heeleven said:
? I use the standard email application on the Polaris which is outlook if i'm not mistaken.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Considering the fact that I got a 2-month free trial for Outlook, I doubt that the built-in email program is Outlook on the Polaris. Else, it would clearly state Outlook (M$ would not sell it anonymously , my guess )
heeleven said:
Hi, on my Polaris I've my Gmail account which updates itself through IMAP4.
I want the following: Wenn i have a WIFI connection the email will update through WIFI, without WIFI I want hem to automaticly connect with GPRS.
This is standard with internet explorer.
I allready found out that you can switch the connection manually: Mailoptions --> Adanced server options --> Network connection, then change it to internet or GPRS
Is there a way to do this by for example making a network connection which can use both???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use my e-mail account of my ISP.
When in range of my WLAN it uses WIFI else it will establish a connection with GPRS.
SabbeRubbish said:
Considering the fact that I got a 2-month free trial for Outlook, I doubt that the built-in email program is Outlook on the Polaris. Else, it would clearly state Outlook (M$ would not sell it anonymously , my guess )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
strange, becouse the programm is called 'outlook E-mail' it even has the same icon as it has on my desktop computer.
Aren't there any Polaris users who have the same problem??
If it is the software which email program do you suggest to use.
heeleven said:
Could you tell me your (basic) network options, the networdk which is selected can be found here: Mailoptions --> Adanced server options --> Network connection
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I can do that, 'The Internet', only two options are available in the specified menu, 'The Internet' and 'Work' nothing else.
And the default messaging app is Pocket Outlook since ancient times.
gnick666 said:
Yeah I can do that, 'The Internet', only two options are available in the specified menu, 'The Internet' and 'Work' nothing else.
And the default messaging app is Pocket Outlook since ancient times.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok tanx, it seems that 'The Internet' is removed either by me or a programm, I was considering a hard reset for some other problems. (Activesync isn't working properly) so I think its the fasted way to solve this problem as wel.
heeleven said:
Ok tanx, it seems that 'The Internet' is removed either by me or a programm, I was considering a hard reset for some other problems. (Activesync isn't working properly) so I think its the fasted way to solve this problem as wel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After a hard reset still the same problem, the network connection selected for my IMAP mail is set to 'The Internet'
When connected to WIFI it will get my mail, when not, a pop up is displayed saying: Can't connect with current networkconfiguration. To change this configuration go to this link.
When I click the link I get connection configuration in which I didn't changed a thing.
I don't get it, doesn't anybody have the same problem as me.
Maby the new cooked ROM will help.
My Polaris configured automatically, I am not sure if it depends on the provider. I am using KPN.
It shows you the result during configuration.
Has yours completed normally?
I have had the same problem.
In Settings - Connections - Advanced - Select Networks - Choose there which connection u would like to use when device need to automaticly connect to the internet. I have there my GPRS Web settings and when i'm not on wifi it's using GPRS connection. When u have The internet there it cannot use it when u are not connected to it (when u are not on wifi).
DD_ said:
I have had the same problem.
In Settings - Connections - Advanced - Select Networks - Choose there which connection u would like to use when device need to automaticly connect to the internet. I have there my GPRS Web settings and when i'm not on wifi it's using GPRS connection. When u have The internet there it cannot use it when u are not connected to it (when u are not on wifi).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly, it's just weird that both type of connection can be used but you have to change it every time you want to use the other.
Which provider do you use??
---Alex--- said:
My Polaris configured automatically, I am not sure if it depends on the provider. I am using KPN.
It shows you the result during configuration.
Has yours completed normally?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Currently i'm using Vodafone, but i'll switch to KPN in March, hopefully it will work properly then.
DD_ said:
I have had the same problem.
In Settings - Connections - Advanced - Select Networks - Choose there which connection u would like to use when device need to automaticly connect to the internet. I have there my GPRS Web settings and when i'm not on wifi it's using GPRS connection. When u have The internet there it cannot use it when u are not connected to it (when u are not on wifi).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Simple stated, I can use both for e-mail and internet and WIFI get's priority over GPRS/UMTS when in WIFI range.
ok... I've had this same problem where my TC won't check email, windows live, etc through my wifi, despite being connected.
The reason is... my wifi connection was setup to say it connects to "work" as opposed to "the internet".
For those having the same problem as me, follow these instructions...
1) Click on start, settings, connections, then "wi-fi" icon
2) Press (hold down) on your wifi connection, and then click "edit".
3) change "connects to", to say "the internet".
4) Click next, next, and finish.
5) Close the settings menu and try again.
Worked for me!
PS... yes I know I'm a donkey for messing it up in the first place, but it's all good fun learning!
Same weird problem here now.
It use to work without problem. Wifi was preferred network.
When wifi not available, GPRS/UMTS (T-Mobile NL) was used. Since yesterday i'm not able to retrieve pop3 mail through G/3G anymore. Internet is ok and WindowsLive also no problem. Also pop3 mail through wifi is no problem.
I'm going to hardreset now.

Internet set up on TNT5.0

Hullo
If you've seen me post already it was to do with me setting up TNT5.0 on my Wizard, which I've done.
What I'm now having issues with is setting up an internet connection.
I can connect the phone to my wifi, which is all well and good but if I'm at home, I can check my email on my PC.
I've never de-branded my phone before, and there was always already preset O2 internet connections on it. So how can I set up these previously default connections on my PDA so I can download my outlook email connections via the internal modemy thing? (ie: anyone know the O2 settings, I think there are two on the phone, O2PayMonthly - my tarrif, and O2MobileWeb.)
Any clue?
Thanks
I've been through various pages, and nothing seems to have worked:
http://www.o2.co.uk/assets/O2HybridNav/Static-files/PDFs/Pocket PC manual set up instructions.pdf
http://www.itrack123.com/content/blogcategory/10/71/
http://www.filesaveas.com/gprs.html
I only seem to be able to make modem connections rather than GPRS (or is that the same) either way I can't get the web or email to download. These work connecting to my wifi.
Downloaded an o2 contract cab settings from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=263609 but the file didn't seem to do anything specific to my phone

No internet using USB to PC

Apologies if this has already been asked/answered, but have spent the last two days looking for a solution..
When connected via USB I cannot establish an internet connection, unless I delete the T-Mobile proxy setting.
I've applied the regedit edit that's been mentioned as a solution, but this didn't work.
Is there anyway to use the pass through connection without having to delete the proxy everytime?
The main annoyance is that the phone won't sync with my exchange server whilst connected to the PC. I have mail set up to sync with exchange server and all other items syncing with my PC. My Hermes sync'ed with anything and everything.
Thanks
just leave the proxy out.
T-Mobile's proxy is a pain in the arse and causes all sorts of problems.
I deleted the proxy from my connection on t-mobile nearly three years ago and on every single device i have had since. never had a problem since.
If the proxy is there, it affects ALL internet connections, so when you plug it in to your PC, it is trying to go through a Proxy that you can only access over GPRS.
that's why proxies are a PITA and should be deleted permanently.
and no, it should not affect anyhting if you delete it. or not that i have noticed anyway.
Thanks will give it a go when I get home.
Seem to be able to access internet without the proxy, but forgot my usb cable so can't test pass though at work.. fingers crossed!
When I deleted the proxy I couldn't then send SMS texts...?
That's a completely random coincidence. The proxy has nothing to do with SMS whatsoever.
you can of course make sure that you are using GSM for SMS. start>settings>connections>advanced network>SMS
set it to GSM. if this is already set, then it has nothing to do with the proxy.
Says "Your text message cannot be sent" after I removed the proxy. SMS is set to GSM. Could it have altered any other relevant settings? Have put the proxy back now but it still refuses to send the message.
Any ideas?
no, wouldn't have changed anything else. The proxy has no bearing on SMS whatsoever.
Like i said, i reckon it is just a coincidence, otherwise turning the proxy back on would have fixed it.
If it is set to GSM already try the other three settings as well.
and a soft reset of course....
Have found a cable and tested - still no joy after deleting proxy.
Connecting to PC, and items syncing with host PC are fine. Mail syncing with Exchange server fails and can't access internet via pass through.
Browsing and syncing with the exchange server is fine when not connected to the PC.
Btw kempas - SMS works fine after deleting the proxy setting, as it should do.
Steve
on the handset:
start>settings>connections>wifi (NOT Wireless LAN)> network adapters
set the drop down box to Internet.
On the PC:
Open Activesync>File>Connection Settings
Set "This computer connects to" to the internet.
Dunno what it is in vista, i have avoided it like the plague....
I did a soft reset and tried again (a couple of time) with no luck, unable to send text message.
Went to settings, connections and run through the network provider setup wizard, let it reset the phone and tried again. Settings 'seemed' all the same but SMS now sent without issue.
Will try removing the proxy again later and testing with another SMS.
EDIT: removed the proxy and sent an SMS without issue this time... So was a "completely random coincidence" as rhedgehog said.
Still can't access You Tube via it's mobile client though, at least, it still says no videos...
All now appears to do what I expect after removing proxy and following rhedgehog's advice. Pass through now works Many thanks!
Also appeared that the t-mobile proxy blocks Windows live and messenger
stevecg said:
All now appears to do what I expect after removing proxy and following rhedgehog's advice. Pass through now works Many thanks!
Also appeared that the t-mobile proxy blocks Windows live and messenger
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you on wnw+??
mrvanx said:
Are you on wnw+??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just Web N Walk I believe, not plus, so I guess messenger is a no no. Will bypassing their proxy end up with me being charged for data??
stevecg said:
Just Web N Walk I believe, not plus. Will bypassing their proxy to use messenger end up with me being charged for data??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, but it is against the t&cs to use IM software when on basic web n walk. Tmobile block the ports for IM software anyways, it seems for new customers since several old customers managed to get through.....i never could though, so the proxy would make no difference if it is on or off.
I personally am on wnw+ which is TOTALLY worth it for using the HSPA when out with my laptop on location.
Cheers for that. Won't really need messenger to be honest - but the proxy setting interfering with the pass through was annoying.
kempas said:
Still can't access You Tube via it's mobile client though, at least, it still says no videos...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Log into My T-Mobile or call customer services and get the adult content filter turned off.
I think they blocked it to prevent kids blowing mummy and daddy's credit on watching videos.
Of course, Streaming is also against the T&C's of wnw standard, so it could be that this is why. I'm on wnw+ and had to turn off the filter to get it working.
Yep, that was it. Cheers for the reply...

att data problems?

so my phone has been fine ive used romeos and im now using proven
data was never an issue then today im having connection problems
i usually use the my isp connection but now when i try to connect i get the error saying it cant connect for an unknown reason
i switched to media net i can call i can text and i can send pic msgs weather in TF3d works IE works and opera works google maps works and even beejive IM works
but if i try to check email it says "cant connect with current settings" skyfire wont work and kinoma freeplay wont work
wifi works for everything
what could the problem be?!
i think i know why because i have a special employee plan that just got changed and somehow the settings may be altered?
still need a fix though
no one has an idea??
i have set media net default settings and even downloaded the restore and remove proxy cabs tried both and still no
someone anyone?
go to setting-connections, then under media net click on manage exisiting connections
now click on the proxy tab on the bottom, make sure the second box (this network uses a proxy server) is unchecked...
I had the same problem when I switched to Proven
Go to e-mail account options(Menu>Tools>Options)>Choose an account>Edit account setup>Go to that page where Advanced Server Settings tab(click on it)> Under network connection choose MEdia Net. That should fix your problem. Do the same for each of yours e-mail accounts.
lbhocky19 said:
i think i know why because i have a special employee plan that just got changed and somehow the settings may be altered?
still need a fix though
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
where do you work? im at att myself and ive had no problems with my employee plan....
the unchecking proxy made it work even though i had tried the cabs for disabling and enabling
i work at BBY i had been using the My ISP
but they just changed our plan to a cheaper one thats much better and i guess they disabled ISP from use
edskii said:
Go to e-mail account options(Menu>Tools>Options)>Choose an account>Edit account setup>Go to that page where Advanced Server Settings tab(click on it)> Under network connection choose MEdia Net. That should fix your problem. Do the same for each of yours e-mail accounts.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The only option I have is 'internet' (so I can't change it to Media Net. When I check my connection media net is the only connection I have though. Any ideas how to get that changed in my ActiveSync/Email settings?
use this cab..it adds a new connection named ATT GPRS which has a different dns..i have been using this since i found it and have never gone back because by utilizing these dns servers you get much better speedtest results and it seems to never have any connection problems..thing is you gootta use a tool like advanced config and go into connection settings in the program and disable medianet from being used as a connection because if both are active your device randomly chooses which to connect with so you gotta make sure medianet is no longer active..here is the cab
lbhocky19 said:
the unchecking proxy made it work even though i had tried the cabs for disabling and enabling
i work at BBY i had been using the My ISP
but they just changed our plan to a cheaper one thats much better and i guess they disabled ISP from use
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i guess next time it hsppens make sure the feature is the correct one on your account. call your regional account executive to check it out.
it happens from time to time because when medianet is on for quite sometime, it can't authenticate the phone. Easy fix is just to just disconnect from medianet then try it again. You can do this by sliding to settings and clicking on "communications." After that, just turn off data connection and reconnect.

Categories

Resources