Connect to the Internet using mobile as a modem

[alkindyss]

Experts,
I'm trying to connect to the internet using my Nokia(TM) N95 as a modem. I managed to create the connection & connect the phone to the PC over USB. I got connected but after a while and for an unknown reason, i get disconnected. I tried to reduce the Maximum speed (bps) in modem configuration to a reduced rate, but I still get disconnected.
The ISP doesn't require a user name nor a password & the phone number is *99#.
I checked the modem properties on Computer Management and found "Extra initializaion Command" set to:
+CGDCONT=,,"wap"
and I don't know what the hell does that mean

Here is the modem log if needed

02-04-2008 22:11:19.656 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tapisrv.dll, Version 5.1.2600   
02-04-2008 22:11:19.656 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdm.tsp, Version 5.1.2600   
02-04-2008 22:11:19.656 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdmat.dll, Version 5.1.2600   
02-04-2008 22:11:19.656 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\uniplat.dll, Version 5.1.2600   
02-04-2008 22:11:19.656 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\modem.sys, Version 5.1.2600   
02-04-2008 22:11:19.671 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\modemui.dll, Version 5.1.2600   
02-04-2008 22:11:19.671 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdminst.dll, Version 5.1.2600   
02-04-2008 22:11:19.671 - Modem type: Nokia N95 USB Modem
02-04-2008 22:11:19.671 - Modem inf path: oem21.inf
02-04-2008 22:11:19.671 - Modem inf section: ModemDeviceInstallN95
02-04-2008 22:11:19.671 - Matching hardware ID: nmwcd\vid_0421&pid_04f0&prot_00&if_mod_2k
02-04-2008 22:11:20.109 - 460800,8,N,1, ctsfl=1, rtsctl=2
02-04-2008 22:11:20.125 - Initializing modem.
02-04-2008 22:11:20.140 - Send: AT&F<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.140 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.140 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.156 - Send: AT E0 V1 &D2 &C1 &S0 S0=0 +dr=1<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.156 - Recv: AT E0 V1 &D2 &C1 &S0 S0=0 +dr=1<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.156 - Command Echo
02-04-2008 22:11:20.156 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.156 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.171 - Send: AT+IFC=2,2;+CVHU=1<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.171 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.171 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.187 - Send: ATS7=60+DS=3,0;&K3<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.187 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.187 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.187 - Sending user initialization commands.
02-04-2008 22:11:20.203 - Send: AT+CGDCONT=,,"wap"<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.203 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.203 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.203 - Waiting for a call.
02-04-2008 22:11:20.218 - Send: ATS0=0<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.218 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.218 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.250 - 57600,8,N,1, ctsfl=1, rtsctl=2
02-04-2008 22:11:20.265 - Initializing modem.
02-04-2008 22:11:20.281 - Send: AT&F<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.281 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.281 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.296 - Send: AT E0 V1 &D2 &C1 &S0 S0=0 +dr=1<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.296 - Recv: AT E0 V1 &D2 &C1 &S0 S0=0 +dr=1<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.296 - Command Echo
02-04-2008 22:11:20.296 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.296 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.312 - Send: AT+IFC=2,2;+CVHU=1<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.312 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.312 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.328 - Send: ATS7=60+DS=3,0;&K3<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.328 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.328 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.328 - Sending user initialization commands.
02-04-2008 22:11:20.343 - Send: AT+CGDCONT=,,"wap"<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.343 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:20.343 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:20.343 - Dialing.
02-04-2008 22:11:20.359 - Send: ATD*###<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:22.484 - Recv: <cr><lf>CONNECT<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:22.484 - Interpreted response: Connect
02-04-2008 22:11:22.500 - Connection established at 57600bps.
02-04-2008 22:11:22.500 - Error-control off or unknown.
02-04-2008 22:11:22.500 - Data compression off or unknown.
02-04-2008 22:11:37.609 - Hanging up the modem.
02-04-2008 22:11:37.609 - Hardware hangup by lowering DTR.
02-04-2008 22:11:37.671 - Detected CD dropped from lowering DTR
02-04-2008 22:11:38.671 - Timed out waiting for response from modem
02-04-2008 22:11:38.687 - Send: ATH<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.687 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.687 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:38.687 - 460800,8,N,1, ctsfl=1, rtsctl=2
02-04-2008 22:11:38.703 - Initializing modem.
02-04-2008 22:11:38.718 - Send: AT&F<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.718 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.718 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:38.734 - Send: AT E0 V1 &D2 &C1 &S0 S0=0 +dr=1<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.734 - Recv: AT E0 V1 &D2 &C1 &S0 S0=0 +dr=1<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.734 - Command Echo
02-04-2008 22:11:38.734 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.734 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:38.750 - Send: AT+IFC=2,2;+CVHU=1<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.750 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.750 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:38.765 - Send: ATS7=60+DS=3,0;&K3<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.765 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.765 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:38.765 - Sending user initialization commands.
02-04-2008 22:11:38.781 - Send: AT+CGDCONT=,,"wap"<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.781 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.781 - Interpreted response: OK
02-04-2008 22:11:38.781 - Waiting for a call.
02-04-2008 22:11:38.796 - Send: ATS0=0<cr>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.796 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
02-04-2008 22:11:38.796 - Interpreted response: OK
ATQ0V1E0 - OK
AT+GMM - Nokia N95
AT+FCLASS=? - 0
AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
ATI1 - 356962015592273
ATI2 - V 06wk41v43.1
       15-10-07
       RM-159
       (c) Nokia
ATI3 - Nokia N95
ATI4 - 2006_wk41_v32
ATI5 - OK
ATI6 - OK
ATI7 - OK

Your response will be highly appreciated...

Thanks,
AlKindyss

[patndoris]

I can't say for sure with your phone, but I use a Samsung Blackjack as a modem via USB when I travel. Because I have email push, if a notification (or text msg or phone call) comes thru it will disconnect me from internet.

Might be worth checking. I have to disable the extra services while I'm connected. But obviously, you can't stop phone calls. Hope this helps in some small way.

-Doris-

[Stigmata]

Have you got the latest drivers?

Nokia UK - Modem Drivers - Software - Nokia N95 - Product support - Get support and software

[detn8r]

When I connect my Blackberry to teether (PAM) I sometimes get bumped off if another modem tries to connect. Do you actively use any other modems or software that connects using a modem (such as Modem Spy)?

[David]

Originally Posted by patndoris

I can't say for sure with your phone, but I use a Samsung Blackjack as a modem via USB when I travel. Because I have email push, if a notification (or text msg or phone call) comes thru it will disconnect me from internet.

Might be worth checking. I have to disable the extra services while I'm connected. But obviously, you can't stop phone calls. Hope this helps in some small way.

-Doris-

Me too! Do you use the Internet Connection Sharing application on the phone, or do you switch it into modem mode and use DUN on the computer? And are you on a tethering plan?

[alkindyss]

patndoris,
Well, in my case I divert all the calls to another phone which seems to work and i dont have any other notifications.


Stigmata,
Good idea, updating in progress...


detn8r,
NO!


David,
I use the phone as a modem and then dial up.

1. How can I use "internet connection sharing" using my mobile?
2. What's "tethering plan"?

Thanks all for the replies...

AlKindyss

[detn8r]

Originally Posted by alkindyss

What's "tethering plan"?

Although cellular companies and rate plans are much different here in North America, you don't want something like this to happen to you. Data charges on a cellular phone can be pretty expensive

[alkindyss]

hey all, looks like the software update fixed this. Although i still get disconnected sometimes, but not as often as before the software update. I think im okay with this fix for now.

Thanks for help,
AlKindyss