E90 - IP Passthru / Using PC internet access on E90 via PC suite — Nokia E90

quicksilver 02 Jul 2007, 05:09

Hi Everyone,

I used to own a Windows Mobile 5 phone earlier (before the E90) and apart from WIFi, 3G. GPRS i could connect it to my laptop using active Sync and use the laptop's internet connection (LAN or WiFi) to access the internet on the phone while it was connected using the USB cable to the laptop.

I heard something called the IP Passthrough did the same thing on earlier communicators. Is that available on the E90 or is there any other way to do that (use laptop's internet connection to access the internet on the E90). I have the E90 and loving it - just not able to figure this part out.

Problem is - i do not have a WiFi at office and do not wanna pay the huge $$$ for the GPRS access.

Help me figure it out please.

Thanks

OngL 02 Jul 2007, 05:42

I don't think there is passthrough, as the selection is only 'PC suite and Data Transfer'. The PC client of Passthrough has not been updated for a couple years now (since 9500 launched).

Just get a flat GPRS/Data charges if you work a lot, it worth every cents. It is also an ubiquiotous connection.

quicksilver 02 Jul 2007, 05:55

and there's no alternative to that?

Singapore isn't really one of the cheapest around...infact it's expensive as far as GPRS plans are concerned.

Looking forward to a work around....

Considering 9500 was the one just previous to this E90....i'd it hasn't been that long.

OngL 02 Jul 2007, 07:15

S$68 ~ 30 Euros for flat unlimited GPRS/3G is not something I would call expensive.... Especially comparing with pay-per-use that can max about S$300

OngL 02 Jul 2007, 07:16

If you're desperate, install a wireless card in your laptop or pc and run Intenret connection sharing. Share you network into that card so it'll function as an access point. Your phone can connect to the wlan card for its internet connection.

If you runs firewall, this will not work.

quicksilver 04 Jul 2007, 03:21

Over and above the monthly bill of around 100 $...another 68 is not expensive??? Why can't it be like India for eg that has plans like 100 Indian Rupees (with great service) . month for unlimited GPRS.

Well i guess if i had a WLAN connection around here i wouldn't need the sharing connection. I would staright use the WiFi on my phone.

But thanks any way guys.....

steffi 12 Aug 2007, 18:00

well I'm paying 1000 thb for unlimited here in bangkok so it seems expensive to me.

OngL wrote:S$68 ~ 30 Euros for flat unlimited GPRS/3G is not something I would call expensive.... Especially comparing with pay-per-use that can max about S$300