Connect C550 via laptop

[Guest easyride]

I've successfully connected my C550 to my (old age) laptop via the infrared port but when I try to connect to the internet the laptop reports a modem hardware failure and goes into a redial.

Given this problem do people think a bluetooth connection would be more stable? I don't want to purchase a dongle to find similar problems.

This would be my main connection so I really want it to work. Thank you.

[Guest scudo]

I've successfully connected my C550 to my (old age) laptop via the infrared port but when I try to connect to the internet the laptop reports a modem hardware failure and goes into a redial.

Given this problem do people think a bluetooth connection would be more stable? I don't want to purchase a dongle to find similar problems.

This would be my main connection so I really want it to work. Thank you.

Hi

First, have you checked with your operator that data connections are allowed on your account ?

line without data services would make similar error....

for btooth connection, I had in mind it was not possible to map mobile as a data modem thru bluetooth... but i'm not sure.

[Guest mini_man]

bluetooth works great but make sure your using the correct dial up details.

It should be the same settings as this guide here

http://monolithix.org/blog/?p=5

I will have a look at settin up my phone as a modem via infrared as i only have it via bluetooth

Sam

[Guest easyride]

bluetooth works great but make sure your using the correct dial up details.

It should be the same settings as this guide here

http://monolithix.org/blog/?p=5

I will have a look at settin up my phone as a modem via infrared as i only have it via bluetooth

Sam

Many thanks for the info. It seems a little dyslexia crept into my setup string. However, it only connects about 50% of the time complaining of being in use at others. The GPRS connection from my supplier is partly to blame for this but I suspect the file transfer wizard of stealing the connection to. Could this be?