GPRS - MC218 - Nokia 6310

[cies]

Hi all,

Finally I bought the phone that can communicate with my MC218.
GPRS is working (with O2 in the Netherlands), but when I try to make a connection (internet) from the MC218 I receive the message "Problem opening page http://xxxxx Already Exists"
and then nothing happens.

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My settings for the Nokia 6310i are :
MODEM:
name : 6310i
speed : 57600
connect via : infrared
Fax : auto

OPTIONS:
all normal

INITIALISATION:
init string : AT&F&K3
data string : AT+CGDCONT=,,internet
fax string : AT&F&C1&D2S0=0&K4

ADVANCED:
flow : hardware
terminal detect : off
carrier detect : off
modem type : mobile

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The settings for the Internet connection are :
SERVICE:
name : O2 GPRS
dialup nr : *99#

ACCOUNT:
manual login : off
username : GPRS
password : ********

ADRESSES:
get ip from server : off
ip adress : 0.0.0.0
get dns from server : off
primary dns : 0.0.0.0
secondary dns : 0.0.0.0

LOGIN:
all settings : off

ADVANCED :
enable PPP : off
plain autorisation : on
all other options : off
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The settings in my phone for this provider are :
Name : O2 GPRS
Session mode : permanent
Connection security: off
Data bearer : GPRS
GPRS connection : When needed
GPRS access point : internet
IP adress : 193.113.200.195
Authentication type : normal
login type : normal
Username : gprs
Passsword : ********
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It doesn't matter if I choose another phone, the message keeps coming (Already exists). It has got something to do with the Internet connection setting, but I cannot find out what it is.

Who can tell me if the settings are OK and which needs to be changed ?

The Cies

[MikeMcC]

The "Already exists" error message has almost certainly been caused by a failed connection which hasn't closed down properly. A soft reset will clear this.

If, after a soft reset, the same thing happens - failed connection followed by "Already exists", I will let you have a note of any differences between my 6310i GPRS settings and yours, but I don't want to suggest changing them if you don't need to.

[cies]

Hi,

I tried "Fn+Shift+Ctrl+K", but I am not sure if this does a soft-reboot.
It looked like it rebooted, but I am not sure.

After that the page still exists ....

What else can I try ?

[netBookBabe]

Fn+Shift+Ctrl+K doesn't perform a soft reset on the machine - it only kills the application in the foreground.

For a full soft reset you need the famous unfurled paper clip inserted into the reset hole - it's inside the backup battery compartment, right next to the button cell. Close down any running apps before doing this. You should not lose any data.

As an alternative to this I can recommend a little freeware app that performs the same function:

http://www.mypsion.ru/ResetPlus.php

Once installed this resides in Control Panel and you can reset the machine with a few keystrokes or screentaps. It will also close down any running apps for you first, which is quite handy.

Julie

[cies]

After the soft reset i receive the following error :

Program closed
progam : Etel;Server
Reason code : USER
Reason number : 23

and when I click ok, a message that the server has closed.

Any suggestions ?

[MikeMcC]

Originally posted by cies
After the soft reset i receive the following error :

Program closed
progam : Etel;Server
Reason code : USER
Reason number : 23

and when I click ok, a message that the server has closed.

Any suggestions ? What I would do in this situation is to close down any internet applications - Email, Web, The Dialer, Opera etc. and then rename the Commsdb.dat file to hide it from the operating system. Rename it to OldCommsdb.dat for example.

Now, if you open "Control Panel / Modems", a new Commsdb.dat file will be created and only the default settings from ROM will be present. I would suggest you set up a new configuration for the 6310 using these settings for a basic GSM connection only:

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Name - Nokia 6310i
Speed - 115200
Connect - Infrared
Fax Class - Auto
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Init (reset) - AT&F&K3
Data - (blank)
Fax - (blank)
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Flow - Hardware (RTS/CTS)
Terminal (DSR/DTR) [ ] not checked
Carrier (DCD) [ ] not checked
Type - Mobile
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In "Control Panel / Internet", enter your ISP settings and try to connect. Once you have this working reliably, you can then try setting up GPRS again.

If, after doing that, you find a basic GSM connection works but GPRS crashes (the Etel server closes), I would suspect there is a setting which is incorrect. I assume that you have installed the "Mobile GPRS Update"? If not, download it from the Series 5 page of my website and install it.

To try to find any faulty setting, create the file path C:\Logs\Etel\ and, after your next connection attempt, there should be a log file called GSMTSY.txt in the Etel folder which might show the problem - usually an ERROR response.

[cies]

Hi,

After my message yesterday, I has been soft-resetting many times, and I tried another Modem config without the AT_CDGCONT=,,internet setting.

I changed a couple of things and tried, and after 15 minutes my phone started to DIAL, but didn't receive a connection, something to do with the user account.

But ... most important (and I dont understand it at all) was the fact that after the reset, the REMOTE LINK was "OFF", instead of 'infrared' and that was probably the cause of the problem, in combination with the settings in the modem.
(Access denied messages and so on)

Now it is working and I still need to configure some more for have the best speed ... it feels slow ....

But ... I cannot WAP yet ... and I do not understand why not ...
I cannot see http://wap.o2.nl in my MC218, but on my phone it works fine. Instead I see the sourcecode for this WML page.
Internetpages are no problem ... as far as there are no frames and other flash stuff.....

Does anybody know why I cannot WAP on my MC218 ?
And does anybody know how to improve the PING times with my phone ? (I tried my laptop with GPRS, and it works, but when I ping one of my machines that are connected by Cable, 2 of the 4 pings fail and the average respons times are about 800 ms)

Thanks for the help so far and waiting for more ...

Cies

[MikeMcC]

After my message yesterday, I has been soft-resetting many times, and I tried another Modem config without the AT_CDGCONT=,,internet setting. I am not sure from your message if you are trying to get a basic GSM dialup connection to your ISP or if you are still trying to use GPRS.
I changed a couple of things and tried, and after 15 minutes my phone started to DIAL, but didn't receive a connection, something to do with the user account This sounds as if you are trying to use GPRS but the APN (Access Point Name) in the Psion doesn't match that in the phone, because you removed the "AT+CDGCONT...." string.

As I suggested in my previous message, I would try to get a reliable GSM dialup connection first and then set up GPRS.
But ... most important (and I dont understand it at all) was the fact that after the reset, the REMOTE LINK was "OFF", instead of 'infrared' and that was probably the cause of the problem When connecting to the internet by dialup or GPRS, the Link should always be "Off".
But ... I cannot WAP yet Sorry, I cannot help with WAP. I personally found WAP to be completely useless and almost incomprehensible to set up, though you may need to use a different APN in the GPRS settings to use WAP. Then it becomes more complicated.

[netBookBabe]

Originally posted by cies
Does anybody know why I cannot WAP on my MC218 ?
Not really, no, except to say that when I was setting up my GPRS system I was informed that the WAP gateway is totally separate from the Mobile Internet gateway, and would require its own profile and settings (different APN, etc). I guess you may have addressed this already, though.

I was only interested in "full" Internet, so I didn't pursue it any further, I'm afraid.

Does anyone want to tell me what I'm missing by not using WAP, by the way?

Julie

[MikeMcC]

I was informed that the WAP gateway is totally separate from the Mobile Internet gateway, and would require its own profile and settings (different APN, etc). Yes, a different APN is required, probably referring to 'wap' instead of 'internet' in the AT+CDGCONT string and then the number to dial has to be changed as well to specify the APN. Instead of using the default *99# dialer, it will have to be something like *99***1# or *99***2# depending on which APN is to be accessed.

[macfaji]

Download the update from mikemcc's website:

http://home.clara.net/m-mcconnell/MobileGPRSUpdate.zip

After that, follow these steps but you will have to substitute the O2 IP and DNS settings which you obtain from O2 Netherlands!

These settings work on the O2 network in Ireland.

1. Connect your MC218 palmtop to the PC.

2. Right Click on the file "MobileGPRSUpdate.sis" and send it to the C drive of the MC218.

3. Turn off and disconnect the MC218.

4. Turn the MC218 on again.

5. Open the new MobileGPRSUpdate file on the MC218 desktop screen.

6. Perform a soft reset of the MC218 (Turn it over, open the smaller cover for the standby battery, and poke a paperclip into the small brass coloured hole beside the "Warranty void if removed" sticker)

7. Turn the MC218 on again.

8. Go to Control Panel

9. Select MODEMS > New

10. Name: O2 IRL

11. Speed: 57600 baud

12. Connect via: Infrared

13. Fax class: Auto

14. Options > Loudspeaker: Never

15. Volume: Quiet

16. Pause time: 4 seconds

17. Init (reset) string: AT&F&K3

18. Data Init: AT+CGDCONT=,, "internet"

19. Fax init. string: Blank

20. Flow control: Hardware (RTS/CTS)

21. Terminal detect (DSR/DTR): Ticked

22. Carrier detect (DCD): Unticked

23. Modem type: Mobile

24. Click OK

25. “Control Panel / Internet” settings:

26. Click New

27. Based on "Standard Settings"

28. Name: O2 IRL

29. Connection type: Dial-up

30. Use smart dialling: Not ticked

31. Standard dial-up number: *99#

32. ACCOUNT: Manual login: Not ticked

33. Username: gprs

34. Password: gprs

35. ADDRESSES: Get IP adddress from server: Ticked

36. Get DNS addresses Unticked

37. Primary DNS address: 062.040.032.033

38. Secondary DNS address: 062.040.032.034

39. LOGIN: Use login script: Not ticked

40. ADVANCED: Enable PPP extensions: Ticked

41. Allow plain text authentication: Ticked

42. Use call back: Not ticked

43. CLICK "DONE"

44. Open "Message"

45. Menu > Tools > Add New Account > Email

46. Complete all fields in order to access your POP3 email (eircom.net etc)

ON THE NOKIA 6310i

47. MENU > Settings > GPRS Modem Settings > Edit active access point > Select

48. Alias for access point > Rename "O2 IRL"

49. MENU > Settings > GPRS Modem Settings > Edit active access point > Select

50. GPRS access point > EDIT > Type "internet" > OK

51. FINISHED with set-up!

To use the email or internet

1. Activate the infrared on the mobile

2. Point at the infrared port of the MC218

3. Open Message

4. Open Mailbox, and select an account

5. A new window appears "Connect to internet"

6. Check "To internet service" is O2 IRL

7. Using Modem 6310i

8. Number to dial *99#

9. Click OK and away you go…

10. To Disconnect ALWAYS Close mailbox before disconnecting from the Internet to avoid login problems on subsequent sessions.

[macfaji]

You can also find information on setting up your phone and PDA by following a support link on the Nokia.com website for the 6310i.

Have Fun!