Want to have Internet on the go? here is the setup to use your cell phone as a modem for all three networks.
Find a cellphone will a built in modem for example your Motorola razr or slvr (check user manual if your not too sure. rule of thumb once it has a USB port it generally has a built in modem). Connect your phone to your laptop or PC using a usb cable or if possible a blue tooth connection.
GPRS Settings
Digicel
Name: Digicel Live
Home page: http://wapdigicel.com
WAP IP 1: 172.016.007.012
Wap Port 1: 9201
Line Type 1: modem
GPRS APN: wap.digiceljamaica.com
User Name: wapuser
Password: wap03jam
Or visit Digicel web page for more info.
Cable and Wireless
IP address: 10.20.5.34
APN: ppinternet
homepage: wap.google.com
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ___
Locate the CD that came with the phone as this generally has the modem drivers. Insert CD and proceed to install modem drivers. Follow CD instructions
Setup for Networks
Digicel
Here is the tricky part now... in order for your computer to communicate with your cellphone modem you'll have to put in a data string on you computer. Have no fear i will provide you with it shortly.
Right click My Computer >Hardware and go to device manager. From there go to your modems drop down and select your phone modem. Go to advanced and type in the following:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","WEB.DIGICELJAMAICA.COM"
The 1 in the string can be changed from upward to 4 i think. This specifies which GPRS browser settings you are using on your phone. Generally its the first one so its assigned "1"
Click ok and close device manager.
Next stage=> network connection
1. make sure your computer is picking up your phone and its modem
2. Go to network connections and set up a new connection. name it Digicel
3. leave username and password blank
4. Number to dial: *99#
5. Make sure the following are set.
Properties > Configure > Maximum speed is at max
Properties > Security > and make sure you allow unsecured access
Properties > Networking > Settings > Enable LCP Extensions
6. Go to properties and set is as "do not prompt for username and password.
Cable & Wireless
Right click my control panel and go to device manager. From there go to your modems drop down and select you phone modem. Go to advanced and type in the following:
For Prepaid SIM
+CGDCONT=1,"IP","PPINTERNET"
For Postpaid SIM
+CGDCONT=1,"IP","INTERNET"
The 1 in the string can be changed from upward to 4 i think. this specifies which GPRS browser setting you are using on your phone. Generally its the first one so its assigned "1" click ok and close device manager.
Next stage=> network connection
1. Make sure your computer is picking up your phone and its modem
2. Go to network connections and set up a new connection. Name it Cable & Wireless
3. Leave username and password blank
4. Number to dial: *99#
5. Make sure the following are set.
Properties > Configure > Maximum speed is at max
Properties > Security > and make sure you allow unsecured access
Properties > Networking > Settings > Enable LCP Extensions
6. Go to properties and set is as "do not prompt for username and password.
Miphone
=> network connection
1. Make sure your computer is picking up your phone and its
Modem. Right click my control panel and go to device manager. From
there go to your modems drop down and select you phone modem. Go to
advanced and type in the following:
AT+CRM=1; +CSO=33 (copy and paste)
2. Go to network connections and set up a new connection. Name it
Miphone
3. username: yoursevendigitmiphonenumber@minet.com
password: password
4. Number to dial: #777
5. Make sure the following are set.
Properties > Configure > Maximum speed is at max
Properties > Security > and make sure you allow unsecured access
Properties > Networking > Settings > Enable LCP Extensions
And it should work
Notes
Its best to go with Miphone or cable and wireless when attempting this as there rates are cheaper (they charge per day and Digicel charges per KB)
Miphone speed is generally 115Kb per second
I recommend the Miphone Motorola V3c because it is evdo capable and will be ready to take advantage of their brand new evdo network with speeds of over 1 Mbits per second it also has bluetooth data so you can connect to your bluetooth laptop or blackberry untethered.
You can purchase unmetered daily Internet for JA$75 from Miphone. If you enter the following string *127*329# (you may need to call Miphone first to set up your account for this to work first) this is really good to have when your Cable & Worthless adsl goes down.
Most times connecting to the internet via celphone if pretty fast...still better than dial up.
Cable and Wireless rate
If you go the C&W route go to a CW outlet and purchase a GPRS SIM specifically for internet connectivity (Cant make or recieve calls or Text messages) the cost of the package is $1599 which is for the security deposit and 1st month access fee. And then after that you pay a monthly flat rate of $399 incl GCT.
If you need any clarification PM me or reply to this post.