Internet connection with GPRS and PalmOS
If you are using a PalmOS based PDA, you can also use GPRS for an internet connection, when there is an appropriate mobile phone. I've tested this successfully with Snapper Mail on a Sony Clié N770C, a Siemens ME75 over a IrDA connection and T-Mobile. All settings are based on the english version of PalmOS 4.1 on the Clié. Generally it is portable to other combinations. It's crucial to use the number *99***1# and to set the mobile phone to GPRS mode with the appropriate init-string.
Instead of “internet.t-mobile.de” (that's the name of the APN) and the given IP-address for the DNS, specific settings are neccessary for other providers. If neccessary, ask the provider.
1. Create a new connection “GPRS” with Preferences > Connection and enter the following settings:
| Connect to | Modem |
| Via | Infrared |
| Dialing | TouchTone |
| Volume | Low |
At “Details”:
| Speed | 115.200 bps |
| Flow Ctrl | automatisch |
| Init String | at&f+CGQREG=1,3,4,3,7,1;+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”internet.t-mobile.de”; |
2. Create a new service “GPRS” with Preferences > Network and enter the following settings:
| User Name | tm |
| Password | tm |
| Connection | GPRS |
| Phone | *99***1# |
At “Details”:
| Connection type | PPP |
| Idle timeout | Never |
| Query DNS | off |
| Primary DNS | 193.254.160.1 |
| Secondary DNS | empty |
| IP-Address: | Automatic |
