hello, can anyone on the list configure a laptop running debian to connect to the internet via a gprs phone. we are yet to purchase a phone so we can go in for a suitable one and the same goes for the service provider.
thanks ------------------------------------ GNUrpreet Singh MPIT 1 (Nw specialization) Symbiosis Center for IT www.scit.edu
hi
u need a device which can act as a modem ( a GSM/GPRS modem )
i havent tried to connect to internet using a pc , but have connected to the internet using the phone by dailing to vsnl and surfed some sites!!!
would like to test it on the pc also
Regards Narayan Kejriwal SoftwareWorkshop.Net
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hello, can anyone on the list configure a laptop running debian to connect to the internet via a gprs phone. we are yet to purchase a phone so we can go in for a suitable one and the same goes for the service provider.
thanks
GNUrpreet Singh MPIT 1 (Nw specialization) Symbiosis Center for IT www.scit.edu
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U dont need a device like a modem, the modem is inbuilt into the phone, its not so simple though to connect to the internet..
Reliance provides software for linux, so it works for a fact, besides the speed using GPRS is not very good at least for a PC to surf.
Regards, Keith
hi
u need a device which can act as a modem ( a GSM/GPRS modem )
i havent tried to connect to internet using a pc , but have connected to the internet using the phone by dailing to vsnl and surfed some sites!!!
would like to test it on the pc also
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Fernandez" keith@theargoncompany.com To: "GNU/Linux Users Group, Mumbai, India" linuxers@mm.ilug-bom.org.in Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [ILUG-BOM] GPRS connection on linux box
U dont need a device like a modem, the modem is inbuilt into the phone, its not so simple though to connect to the internet..
Reliance provides software for linux, so it works for a fact, besides the speed using GPRS is not very good at least for a PC to surf.
Reliance internet speed is unreliable besides it is costly if used for long periods of time. GPRS on the other hand, carries a fixed charge (Rs. 500 - 600 per month). However, it is slower (28-40kbps)
Regards Saswata
Regards, Keith
hi
u need a device which can act as a modem ( a GSM/GPRS modem )
i havent tried to connect to internet using a pc , but have connected to the internet using the phone by dailing to vsnl and surfed some sites!!!
would like to test it on the pc also
Reliance internet speed is unreliable besides it is costly if used for long periods of time.
It is 40p per min during peak hours and 40p per 10 min during 10pm -6 am and public holidays.
It is as costly as dialup.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Vinayakam Murugan" vinayakm@theargoncompany.com To: "GNU/Linux Users Group, Mumbai, India" linuxers@mm.ilug-bom.org.in Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [ILUG-BOM] GPRS connection on linux box
Reliance internet speed is unreliable besides it is costly if used for
long
periods of time.
It is 40p per min during peak hours and 40p per 10 min during 10pm -6 am
and
public holidays.
No, reliance internet is 20p per min at night. But we are getting a little off topic now.
Regards Saswata
On 14/01/04 11:38 +0530, Vinayakam Murugan wrote:
Reliance internet speed is unreliable besides it is costly if used for long periods of time.
It is 40p per min during peak hours and 40p per 10 min during 10pm -6 am and public holidays.
It is as costly as dialup.
Nope. Get the dedicated line from MTNL/BSNL (500 INR flat rate), and dialup is cheaper. If you want to roam, it might be easier to plug into a payphone someplace.
Devdas Bhagat
On Tue, Jan 13, 2004 at 12:02:45AM -0700, gnurpreet@softhome.net wrote:
hello, can anyone on the list configure a laptop running debian to connect to the internet via a gprs phone. we are yet to purchase a phone so we can go in for a suitable one and the same goes for the service provider.
If you only want internet connectivity go for Reliance phone its easy to configure.
HTH -Krishna
----- Original Message ----- From: gnurpreet@softhome.net To: linuxers@mm.ilug-bom.org.in Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 12:32 PM Subject: [ILUG-BOM] GPRS connection on linux box
hello, can anyone on the list configure a laptop running debian to connect to the internet via a gprs phone. we are yet to purchase a phone so we can go in for a suitable one and the same goes for the service provider.
Hi
We use gprs from windows laptops and desktops. What you need is a good GPRS phone and connectivity. There are lots of issues in choosing the gprs phone (send me a mail offline or call me if you want details).
You also need to decide how the phone is going to connect to the laptop. The following methods are available :
1. Built-in IR port 2. USB IR Port (Rs. 1K) 3. Serial / USB wire (usually Rs 1-3K)
Before you buy the phone, make sure that you have the drivers available. You can get the details from the website of the phone manufacturer.
Once you configure the phone connectivity to the laptop, getting GPRS working is very easy. You need to only dial the specified number and profile from the kppp dialer. (eg. in Orange, use *99***1#).
In fact, I am planning to try the same thing on my laptop (in Linux). Should do it over the weekend.
Regards Saswata
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