Creating a connection
5. Make sure the correct APN (Access Point
Name) is selected for GPRS, or the
correct telephone number is entered for
CSD/HSCSD.
6. Click Advanced to set specific parameters
if necessary, see GPRS subscription or
CSD/HSCSD subscription for more
details. You should always specify your
preferred network connection speed and
method of connection for CSD/HSCSD
dial-up connections. Close the dialog
when you have finished and click Next.
7. If you need a User ID and Password to
log on to your service provider enter them
in to the specific fields. If you don't, leave
the fields blank. Click Next.
8. Click Finish to create the connection.
GPRS subscription
If your network operator isn't listed you will
need to contact them and get the following
parameters. You can specify these
parameters by clicking the Advanced...
button in the Connections Wizards APN
screen:
•
APN address for GPRS connection.
•
DNS (Domain Name Server) address, if
required (in most networks this is server
assigned).
•
User ID and password, if required (these
are often left blank).
•
Quality of service parameters, if required
(in most networks you do not need to
change these).
Note:
The maximum supported speed for
GPRS is defined by your Operator.
CSD/HSCSD subscription
If your network operator isn't listed you will
need to contact them and get the following
parameters. You can specify these
parameters by clicking the Advanced...
button in the Connections Wizards Telephone
Number screen:
•
Dial-in telephone number.
•
Username and password, if required.
•
IP and DNS numbers (in most networks
these are assigned automatically).
•
Prefered connection speed for HSCSD.
If in doubt, start at 9600 and work
upwards.
•
Connection method; Analogue, ISDN
V110, or ISDN V120 (if in doubt start with
Analogue).
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