Pass through internet

[Guest Killian]

I was just wondering how do you tell whether your phone is using pass through internet. I connected it to my pc using the USB and had it synced, then, if i use the internet explorer on my phone will it use my house hold internet rather than cost me a bomb for gprs? Is there any way i can be certain i'm not using my gprs as i really cant afford another high phone bill!

[Guest Confucious]

If you are using GPRS you will have the little G by the bettery meter, if you're using passthrough you won't.

But what is the point of using passthrough via USB? Why not just use yo're PC?

I use passthrough via BT so I can browse and check email in another room but don't you find the USB cable somewhat restrictive?

[Guest Killian]

you know, i didn't really think of that, i just wanted to know how to do it :D

what if i get the g to the left of the battery meter? That means gprs is available doesn't it. So aslong as there is no g above the signal strength then i'm using pass through?

How do i sync via bluetooth then, do i need to buy some sort of bt usb device?

Thanks for the fast reply aswell.

[Guest Confucious]

Yes and yes.

Buy a cheap BT Dongle for your PC should cost

Good luck.

[Guest awarner [MVP]]

Unless you have the audiovox ROM where GPRS is connected but idle,

so once you connect after a reboot the G stays above the signal bar

until you power off.

[Guest pauledmond]

But what is the point of using passthrough via USB? Why not just use yo're PC?

I use FizzTraveler to see the weather forecast for different locations. This is a good example where a passthrough connection can be used, as it is cheaper if one updates the weather info everyday.

I'm sure there are also other instances when this can come in handy...

[Guest Killian]

I have just tried the pass through internet while connected via the usb but i still get the little g appear above the signal indicator while searching. Doesn't that mean i'm still using gprs? Might sound stupid but i've learned my lesson with gprs, do not use it! :D Is way too expensive.

[Guest Confucious]

What phone have you got? See Awarners post above. If you are on Orange in the UK then you are not using passthrough.

[Guest awarner [MVP]]

Check your settings in Settings\Data Connections have this set for Automatic

[Guest Killian]

I am on Orange UK and I own a C500, brand new and app unlocked. I just checked my settings in settings> data connections and the settings were as follows;

Internet connection: Orange GPRS

Work connection: Automatic

WAP connection: Orange WAP

Secure WAP connection: Automatic

If I change the internet connection settings to Automatic, will pass through actually work?

[Guest Confucious]

yes

[Guest Killian]

thats gota be the shortest post i've ever seen!

Thanks for the help anyway.

regards

Killian

[Guest Confucious]

:D