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 GPRS Setup Instructions

The below process outlines the instructions for creating a new connection for a GPRS service on the Jornada 720 (it is intended that you have a GPRS connection).

The examples are based on "Optus yesinfo Internet" and "Swisscom" services, so you have to change lines in orange with the parameters of your service provider.

The Swisscom example simply show the parameters (see at bottom of page).

Making a new Connection

  1. Tap on the Start icon
  2. Tap on Programs then Communications and Remote Networking
  3. Double tap on the Make New Connection icon
  4. Enter a name for the connection, eg: Optus GPRS
  5. Ensure the Dial-Up Connection radio button is selected
  6. Tap on Next to continue
  7. In the Select a Modem field, choose Generic IrDA Modem
  8. Tap on Configure
  9. In the Connection Preferences section, change the Baud Rate field to 57600
  10. Tap on the Call Options tab
  11. In the Extra Settings field, enter the following:-
            +cgdcont=1,"ip","internet.optus.net.au"
  12. Tap OK to save and continue
  13. Tap on TCP/IP Settings
  14. Ensure the Use Server Assigned IP Address box is ticked
  15. Tap on the Name Servers tab
  16. Untick the Use Server Assigned Address checkbox
  17. In the Primary DNS field enter 202.139.83.3
  18. In the Secondary DNS field enter 192.65.91.129
  19. Tap OK to save these settings
  20. Tap on Next to continue
  21. In the Telephone Number field, enter *99#
  22. Ensure that the Country code and Area code fields are left blank
  23. Tap on Finish
  24. Tap on New to create a new location to dial from.
  25. Enter GPRS as the location name and tap OK
  26. Ensure the Local and Country Code fields are left blank. 
  27. Ensure the Tone Dialling radio button is selected
  28. Tap on Dialling Patterns
  29. In each of the three fields, enter G then tap OK to save and continue.
  30. Tap on OK again.
  31. Test Setup

To establish a GPRS connection:

  1. Ensure infra red is activated on mobile and directly pointing at I/R port of the Jornada.
  2. Tap on Programs then Communications and Remote Networking
  3. The Jornada should then display: dialling T*99# >User Authenticated>Connected.

If you are successfully connected to the GPRS network an IP address will appear on the handset display.

Tip: If using an Internet browser on the PDA, ensure the browser is configured NOT TO USE a proxy server.

Swisscom example:

 Name : Swisscom GPRS
 IP Address : 0.0.0.0 (empty)
DNS 1 : 164.128.36.34
 DNS 2 : 164.128.76.39
 AT INIT : +CGDCONT=1,"IP","gprs.swisscom.ch"
 Login : (empty)
password : (empty)
Telephone number : *99***1#