BluetoothDialup

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This page describes how to configure PPP dialup through a Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone. The emphasis is on using GPRS/EDGE services. These instruction were compiled and tested on the Dapper Drake development release.

Configure mobile phone data profiles

Getting the data access profile

T-Mobile

T-Mobile accounts generally require separate data profiles for WAP and general data access. (Some people have had success running a regular data connection over the WAP profile.) Getting access to general data access requires a data access plan. Currently, the "Unlimited Internet VPN" is the best deal, as it costs the same as the "Unlimited Internet" plan but gives you a real, public IP address. Incoming connections are blocked on any T-Mobile data plan. T-Mobile does not seem to offer metered data plans anymore.

There are two ways to get the data service profile on your phone.

Automatic

T-Mobile can send the data services profile directly to your phone via SMS. Only the "wireless data" customer service people can send the data services profile to your phone. The regular service people can only send the WAP data profile, which will not work for general use. You will have to be transferred once or twice to reach the wireless data division. Once there, simply request that the data service profile for your plan be sent to your phone. (Of course, you'll need to be signed up for a data plan.)

Once you receive the plan information, your phone will ask you where you want to store it. T-Mobile uses profile 1 for the WAP profile, so don't overwrite it. I recommend using profile 2, as it's usually the first empty profile.

After storing the data services profile, your phone will probably set it as the default. This will probably cause your WAP (T-Zones/T-Mobile Internet) to fail for your on-phone browser. Set the WAP data profile (profile 1) to default fix this. See the configuration section below for your phone's brand. Setting the default profile is usually fairly obvious once you've reach the data services configuration screen.

Manual

Access the data profiles configuration for your phone's brand using the instructions under the configuration section below. The order and name for settings is for a Samsung T809. These settings are verbatim from the SMS T-Mobile sends Unlimited Internet VPN plan users.

Use the following settings for the Unlimited Internet VPN plan: Name: T-Mobile VPN Home URL: http://www.t-mobile.com Bearer: GPRS only Proxy use: Disable GPRS settings: DNS1: 0.0.0.0 DNS2: 0.0.0.0 APN: internet3.voicestream.com Login ID: [Empty] Password: [Empty]

Other companies

Call your mobile service provider and request information about data plans. Many charge by the megabyte, but unlimited plans are increasingly available. Most of the instruction for T-Mobile will probably apply.

Configuration

Sony Ericsson GSM

Samsung GSM

This is tested on a T809, but should apply to any Samsung GSM phone. Enter code *#87927# from the main screen. Select "Current profile" to choose the default profile. Select "Profile settings" to manage profiles.

Pairing

Configuring PPP

Connecting

Disconnecting


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