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T-Mobile Internet & Email Problems

I have my SX66 unlocked and working on the T-Mobile network, but i have not been able to get the Internet Connection or Email working. T-Mobile tells me everything is set correctly, but still no connection.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
My configuration is as follows:
WM 2003
Version 4.21.1088 (Build 14132)
Thanks,
Tom Rhoades
916-595-2165

Hey buddy!
What type of internet do you have? Also what are your actual internet settings?
Most likely you just have something set incorrectly. I have a imate PDA2k on TMo and everything works fine.

All working now
all is working correctly now, thanks for the help.

Modem driver for HSDPA UMTS

Dear All
I cannot find the original CD, therefore I cannot install the modem drivers onto my WinXP laptop. The modem drivers are necessary to use my PDA (Orange SPV 3100 - Hermes 100) to connect to Internet via UMTS - HSDPA
Can somebody help me by emailing these drivers ([email protected]) or posting here or attaching somewhere on Internet?
Thanks a lot
Saulo

I was told that modem drivers are the same for different brands, I mean Orange SPV M3100, or HTC TyTN / XDA trion / MDA Vario II / VPA Compact III / Dopod CHT 9000 / Dopod 838 Pro
Thanks and please help
Saulo866

You shouldn't need modem drivers if using a WM6 rom. Am I understanding the problem? The Internet sharing app uses a virtual network driver that works much better than the old modem drivers. And if you aren't using WM6, upgrade to it. The Internet sharing piece alone is worth the trouble.

I belief installing Activesync 4.5 should be sufficient.

Dear All
On PDA side I have an Orange SPV M3100 (Hermes 100) with WM 2006 Professional: CE OS 5.2.1413 build 17741.0.2.1
I am not sure whether this is a cooked rom or shipped one. I am inclined to believe it is a cooker WM06 rom
On laptop side I have
- ActiveSync 4.5.0 build 5096: it works greatly
- winXP SP2
Now my question is: WinXP does not see my Hermes as a 3G UMTS or HSDPA modem. Therefore I am unable to use my Hermes to connect to Internet.
My APN is set correctly, on the Hermes side: I called my UMTS-HSDPA operator and set my device accordingly. But the 3G operator also told me to contact HTC or Orange to download the modem driver to make it accessible by my laptop. ActiveSync 4.5 alone does not suffice, since it is only for sync purposes. In other word currently:
- If my laptop is already connected to Internet (e.g. via LAN or WiFi) then my Hermes can ALSO connect to Internet, via ActiveSync 4.5
- Viceversa, if my Hermes establishes a 3G connection, or GPRS connection, my laptop CANNOT use it to access internet.
If you know how to solve this problem I would greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Saulo

i have winxp pro with AS 4.5 ... and all i have to do is turn on internet sharing on my phone, plug in the cable and im done.. the computer will automatically recognize the phone as a network connection.. and i have tried this on a computer without AS and the computer wouldnt recognize the phone, so it appears that activesync is necessary for sharing (it doesnt sync with internet sharing on, but i believe AS has the drivers that are needed)

By the way I have 2 Italian GSM-UMTS-HSDPA operators: Vodafone and Tim
I have tried. I have set correctly their APN settings: (for tim is ibox.tim.it)
While on Hermes side everything seems fine, (for example Pocket Internet Explorer can open web pages) my laptop cannot use Hermes to access internet, even if ActiveSync connections is established and working (hermes synchronized)
Please help

On Phone goto:
Start ~> Programs ~> Internet Sharing
you should have no problems.

saulo866 said:
By the way I have 2 Italian GSM-UMTS-HSDPA operators: Vodafone and Tim
I have tried. I have set correctly their APN settings: (for tim is ibox.tim.it)
While on Hermes side everything seems fine, (for example Pocket Internet Explorer can open web pages) my laptop cannot use Hermes to access internet, even if ActiveSync connections is established and working (hermes synchronized)
Please help
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on laptop clik activesync icon in the bar and from "setting connections" disable "allow uSB connection"
then do on ppc what Custel abowe wrote

Thanks to all of you!
Following your suggestions now I can connect using my USB link, between Hermes 100 and my laptop, running WinXP.
I did it by first upgrading to Schap WM06 3.3c
Then making the few steps outlined above
My next question is: was anyone succesfull in using Bluetooth, instead of USB link?
I mean, is it possible to access Internet, via Hermes 100 3G-UMTS-HSDPA connection, by connecting laptop and Hermes via Bluetooth?
Thanks again
Saulo866

By the way I noticed that if you use activesync USB link (you do not need to disable USB connection!) that what happens is:
- if you browse internet in your laptop by using Hermes 100 as a UMTS/HSDPA modem the syncing between laptop and Hermes goes down, stops: the device works as a modem but any synchronization stops working. In other words you cannot perform any synchronization (via activesync) or any other operation, like file transfer, while using activesync as a usb-type-link between laptop and Hermes.
Am I right?
Why is that? I mean why cannot I sync my device (or transfer files) and at the same time use my hermes as a 3g-modem for my laptop?
Thanks
Saulo

any clue why this happens? I mean why you cannot sync and browse internet at the same time?

After connecting to the internet via internet sharing, I re-enabled "Allow USB connections" in AS4.5 nut it still wouldn't sync. I guess at the moment we have to be contented with internet sharing w/o being able to sync Hermes and our computer.
A bit OT but has anyone successfully connected to the internet via internet sharing in Vista?

Yes
Yes I have been using Internet Sharing with windows vista successfully. Once it connects there are no problems BUT it doesn always readily connect and often requires a software reset .

I have WM6 Schap's 3.57 on my hermes 300. The internet sharing works great but when I've disconnected my GSM connection while I'm connected to a Wi-Fi network and I try to use "Internet Sharing" I get the message on my phone: "Cannot connect. Ensure that your phone is correctly configured, service is available, and that flight mode is turned off before trying again."
Probably WM thinks I'm in flight mode altough Wi-Fi is connected.
Is there a way around this?
How can you tell if the phone is using the WiFi connection instead of HSPDA/GPRS/EDGE? (Roaming is a bit expensive)
The USB-modem driver worked with WM5. When I start the "Modem Link" program, windows says it found new hardware. I've installed the driver I used with WM5. I tried using it by calling *99# but it didln't work. Should I call a different number with WM6?
Anyone the same problems and/or solutions?

It does work great indeed.. Internet connection sharing..
Except.. when you want to connect to a VPN.
I never had issues with using WM5/Black as modem. But now.. in the HTC Wm6 (official one) only Internet Sharing is left.
Does anyone have a solution for the VPN connection?
Thanks all!
Arnie

saulo866 said:
Thanks to all of you!
Following your suggestions now I can connect using my USB link, between Hermes 100 and my laptop, running WinXP.
I did it by first upgrading to Schap WM06 3.3c
Then making the few steps outlined above
My next question is: was anyone succesfull in using Bluetooth, instead of USB link?
I mean, is it possible to access Internet, via Hermes 100 3G-UMTS-HSDPA connection, by connecting laptop and Hermes via Bluetooth?
Thanks again
Saulo866
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I have successfully connected to the interrnet via the blutetooth connection.
In your Hermes, select "Bluetooth PAN' instead of USB under the "Internet Sharing" "PC Connection".
In your PC, click on the "Join a Persoonal Area Network" under the bluetooth option and slect your device and you are done.
PS: Your device must be paired first.

I've had the same issue when connecting to my companies VPN, I had to connect to the Tytn via Internet Sharing via Bluetooth to use the VPN.
arnoutboer said:
It does work great indeed.. Internet connection sharing..
Except.. when you want to connect to a VPN.
I never had issues with using WM5/Black as modem. But now.. in the HTC Wm6 (official one) only Internet Sharing is left.
Does anyone have a solution for the VPN connection?
Thanks all!
Arnie
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Slingplayer Mobile Issue w/Official WM 6 AT&T?

Up until the official AT&T release of WM6 I have been able to use Slingplayer Mobile on my 8525 (both WiFi and over the AT&T network). I recently updated to VP3g's latest. I am able to work fine over local WiFi, but not over the AT&T network. My thoughts are the it's part of the AT&T crack down on MediaMax users (which I am). I don't use it that much over the network, but was wondering if anyone else has this issue since upgrading to the 'official' release.
I have read on other forums that other users are having the same issue. Basically, when working over the network, I get to the 'Starting' and notice that the indicator goes from H to 3G after a few seconds...and then the message pops up.
Everything else seems to work fine, tho I don't have as much program space (20 MB vs 27 MB) as I did on VP3g's 3.0 version.

mac_fan said:
Up until the official AT&T release of WM6 I have been able to use Slingplayer Mobile on my 8525 (both WiFi and over the AT&T network). I recently updated to VP3g's latest. I am able to work fine over local WiFi, but not over the AT&T network. My thoughts are the it's part of the AT&T crack down on MediaMax users (which I am). I don't use it that much over the network, but was wondering if anyone else has this issue since upgrading to the 'official' release.
I have read on other forums that other users are having the same issue. Basically, when working over the network, I get to the 'Starting' and notice that the indicator goes from H to 3G after a few seconds...and then the message pops up.
Everything else seems to work fine, tho I don't have as much program space (20 MB vs 27 MB) as I did on VP3g's 3.0 version.
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I use slingplayer with vp3g's newest rom. works no problem.
I have MediaMax too. wap.cingular works fine.
Run the disable proxy cab and try it then...
And make sure that your My ISP is set to wap.cingular with [email protected] pw. (for the mediamax workaround without using the MediaNet connection(which I believe has a built in proxy)).
But try the disable proxy...

Thank you for the response. I did try the disable proxy with no change in the result (it installs successfully, but Sling does not work).
I was not implying that it was anything to do with VP3G's version of the new OS...I'm sure it's something that I forgot to do.
I was thinking it might have to do with a recent upgrade from DSL Ultra to Xtreme (where you have a dedicated IP address)...so today I performed the Slingplayer internet access setup again. Tried to access via the AT&T network with the same results...
Locating
Connecting
Starting...
Starting...
Then after about 5 to 10 seconds it goes from H to 3G and and back to H and I get the SlingPlayer popup that says 'Cannot continue streaming due to weak connection. Please try again later.'
I have 3 bars, so I don't think it's the signal...I wonder if something needs to be setup on the DSL modem now that it has a dedicated IP address...
Thank you again for any suggestions.

mac_fan said:
Thank you for the response. I did try the disable proxy with no change in the result (it installs successfully, but Sling does not work).
I was not implying that it was anything to do with VP3G's version of the new OS...I'm sure it's something that I forgot to do.
I was thinking it might have to do with a recent upgrade from DSL Ultra to Xtreme (where you have a dedicated IP address)...so today I performed the Slingplayer internet access setup again. Tried to access via the AT&T network with the same results...
Locating
Connecting
Starting...
Starting...
Then after about 5 to 10 seconds it goes from H to 3G and and back to H and I get the SlingPlayer popup that says 'Cannot continue streaming due to weak connection. Please try again later.'
I have 3 bars, so I don't think it's the signal...I wonder if something needs to be setup on the DSL modem now that it has a dedicated IP address...
Thank you again for any suggestions.
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Having a static IP should not change your upload speed on DSL. It does however mean that you don't have to enter the million digit finder id for the slingbox anymore, just put in your static ip with the proper port.
Have you always been in the same place when this happened? Always at home perhaps? or work? I'm thinking that it might be a tower issue....hmmm
You of course can use PIE and get on the internet no prob right?
Two bars of signal should be fine, I've gotten it to work on one bar of EDGE before (awful quality, and choppy) so it should work great with that strength..,,,
OK. Try this. From your house try to get on (from the 8525) and see if
1) Network lights on slinglink flash(if you have one)
2) Red lights on the slingbox come on/flash (red network should flash I believe; red led on the "u" should come on if connected
Sounds like you are connecting to the box, but losing connection after the handshake.
Go to www.dslreports.com and do an uplink speed test from your home network. Gotta rule out everything....
Hope this helps.

I had the same problem, but upgraded my slingbox to the next build and it is working again. I'm using a PC, and when I loaded slingbox on my pc it said a new version is available.

I've found someone with the same problem!!
My XDA orbit with WM6 slings fine within my home wifi network but doesn't work anywhere else over gprs or wifi.
Interestingly, it works fine outside my home if I share a wifi connection with my laptop but if the phone connects itself, I get the locating, then streaming then weak connection.
I guess it's an issue with the wifi connection on the phone but quite why it works on my home network but not anywhere else in the world is a mystery!
I have the latest software for slingbox.
All help gratefully received
Jon

Which Slingbox Mobile version are you using? Version 1.2 does not work on WM6 (unless you run the patch floating around here) and version 1.5 does.

Very strange
Very strange. Mine works fine with the ATT WM6 Rom. I have cable so I DNS. Every once in a while i get the issue you are talking about but I just soft reset and then the I connect no problem. In case you want to narrow it down...I use the following:
Slingbox Classic
Time Warner Cable
8525 with WM6 and slingplayer version 1.5

I have verified that the issue occurs whether I'm near home or 60 miles away, in either case going through the AT&T network. I do see the light come on my slingbox pro when the PDA says Starting. I've checked and I have the lastest versions for windows, mac, and mobile. I'm wondering if there is some issue with my router as I do remember having to reboot that a few weeks ago (you can see that I don't use the mobile version that much, but of course now I miss it).
I'll check on the router and let you all know. I did have 4 bars today when testing from home...and as I said it works fine via my home WiFi.
Thank you all for the support, it has been great!

Works fine for me w/ Vp3g 3.62
I have a standard vp3g rom w/ 1.54 radio. My Slingbox pro works fine w/ a 3G connection, but no so good w/ Edge (no surprise there.) I'm even running a wireless ethernet bridge to it - not hardwired. I can't explain why you are having any issues, but do confirm you have the latest ROMs on all your networking equipment, including the slingbox and your Router. Good luck.

Still no joy...wondering if I should re-install the OS...I installed Sling Player Mobile again, removed, then re-installed because I noticed that it wasn't listed under the program list via add/remove programs...I suspected that there was something with the last install...
I re-installed ActiveSync 4.5 on my PC because it was acting funny (would disconnect from my PDA with no message sometimes) that seems to be fine now...
I checked my router...it has a passthru setting for my Slingbox IP address and std port.
My DSL modem has IP Passthru to my router...
My only thought is to re-install the OS which has been a pain because I have Garmin Mobile 10 and have been reloading the maps each time so that they are available...I'll copy the garmin folder from My Device to my desktop, maybe that will remove this necessity...
Any more ideas let me know...
Thank you,
Tim

I ran the mobile speed test on DSL reports, at 400k it said 633/512/437 kbs, earlier in the day it said the file was too small. At 1 MB I got 574/454/499 kbs, earlier in the day it was 791 kbs.
I'm in south Florida, I'm using:
ROM version: vp3G 3.62.3
ROM date: 10/11/07
Radio version: 1.50.00.00
Protocol version: 32.83.7020.20H
SlingPlayer Mobile 1.5.0.98
SlingPlayer is loaded on 2GB storage card. It was working with vp3G 3.60...and 1.50.00.00.

I reloaded the OS and with just sling player loaded on internal...still no joy.
I reset the DSL modem to factory settings and enabled IP Passthru for my router, no joy.
I even set my slingbox in the DMZ, no joy.
I'm wondering if it's something to do with my radio..1.50?
I have another option...besides DSL I have cable and may try connecting the sling box through that...
Any other ideas?
I've verified setup for internet viewing via my PC...

Just an idea... Try orb.com.
I stream my video via a connection to cable on my PC via Orb.
Mike

Interesting findings this weekend. As mentioned previously, I have internet access via cable modem and DSL Xtreme. I moved the slingbox, pc, and router over to my cable modem. Setup everything so that the PC could see the Sling locally and it works fine. When I try to configure for remote viewing, it does not work! I manually configured the router and still no Joy.
I then put the router and slingbox on the DSL LAN and reset the router to defaults (no port forwarding, etc.) Configure everything to work locally, then setup remote network viewing...sling setup thinks all is fine. I check the router...nothing has changed, no port forwarding entries, etc. So I manually configure.
I hook my pc up to the cable modem directly, get internet access and attempt to connect to the sling. It connects almost immediately and then sits on Optimizing for about a minute without any bars or activity going on within the viewer.
I'm wondering if this is a problem with my router...I can run speed tests with multi megabyte files without any issues...
My router is a d-link wbr1310..which used to work...but I guess it's possible that my problem has been discovered...any thoughts?
BTW, I down graded my radio to 1.48 prior to doing all of this and that didn't make any difference which led me to do all of the following for problem isolation.
Thanks for any thoughts...
Tim

WM5 Wireless Modem for WM6?

Saw some earlier posts on this but haven't seen where anyone has figured out how to get the old WM5 wireless modem on WM6. Has that been done? For my applicaiton the new internet sharing simply won't work - or I haven't figured out how to get it to work anyway. I can connect to internet sharing just fine. I can get on the web and all works. However I have a tunnel application for my job that I need to use through the cell phone connection. When I start this applicaiton, the PC gives me the blue screen of death. It is repeatable. Doesn't happen with the WM5 wireless modem connection or any other connection to the internet I have ever tried - just this new internet sharing thing on WM6. I actually use the USB link so it isn't a bluetooth issue. Just something in the internet sharing that blows my PC up. Any thoughts would be appreciated - or a method to install the wirless modem on WM6. I'm using the standard ATT upgrade ROM - stock model.
Thanks.

WiFi Issues

Hi. I've been experiencing some issues with the S620's WiFi.
I can connect to visible networks even with WPA2/AES,
but I cannot connect to my home's invisible network.
When I enable the SSID to be visible, I can connect though.
I'm using the latest 3VO ROM and the latest Radio.

Have you selected "This is a hidden network" at the settings of the connection?

Yes ofcourse I've done that.
Any other suggestion?
Isn't that a known issue?

I think no, couse it works for me...

Connected to Wifi but connection error when open IE
Hello,
I am having problem when try to open a website from IE. I am connected to my home WiFi network. I am on preinstalled ver WM 5.1. I am thinking to install WM 6.1. Any idea or suggestions.

MeRookie said:
Hello,
I am having problem when try to open a website from IE. I am connected to my home WiFi network. I am on preinstalled ver WM 5.1. I am thinking to install WM 6.1. Any idea or suggestions.
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Upgrade my friend, you will be amazed with the new roms available for the excalibur and the amazing apps that come with them (other options than IE). I will recommend you to grab a cup of coffee or tea (well more than one I think..lol) and go deep reading the STICKY in the first thread of this forum you will find everything you need there...to get your excalibur tune up...