Configuration (T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition)
Creating a CSD connection ›
Creating GPRS connection ›
Setting up VPN access ›

Creating a CSD connection

To create a CSD connection, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Main Menu and select Start.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select the Connections tab.
4. Select the Connections option in the Connections tab.
5. Select Internet Settings.
6. Select Modify.
7. Select the Modem tab.
8. Select New.
9. Enter a name for your connection. For example: ISP Connection.
10. From the Modem drop-down menu, select your modem type from the following:
  • Cellular Line (NOT GPRS): using the phone service
  • Hayes Compatible on COM1: using an external modem connected by a cable
  • Generic IrDA Modem: using a modem card
NOTE: To access the Internet without using the Voice Stream phone service, use an external modem or install a modem card. To connect an external modem, use a NULL modem cable and appropriate adaptors.
11. Type the ISP dial-up access phone number. Obtain this information from your local Internet service provider (ISP).
NOTE: If your ISP requires a static IP or specific DNS settings, from Connections, under the Advanced tab, select TCP/IP. Type the static IP address. Select Name servers, and then type the specific DNS address. Tap OK, and then tap Next.
12. From CONNECTION, under Internet Settings, select Modify.
13. To set the default connection, from the Modem tab, click and hold the desired connection. Select ALWAYS DIAL, and then select OK.
14. From Internet Settings, select CONNECT. Type your ISP user name and password. To automatically connect next time, select Save password.
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Creating a GPRS connection

To create a GPRS connection, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Main Menu and select Start.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select the Connections tab.
4. From the Connections tab, select Connections.
5. From the first drop-down menu, select New.
6. From the My Connection screen, select the Modem tab.
NOTE: For ease of identification, rename My Connection to T-Mobile Internet.
7. Select New.
8. Type a name for the connection, such as T-Mobile Internet.
9. From the Modem drop-down menu, select Cellular Line (GPRS).
10. Set BAUD to the highest setting (115200). Tap NEXT.
11. At Access Point name, type the appropriate APN:
  • Standard connections: internet2.voicestream.com
  • VPN connections: internet3.voicestream.com
NOTE: For the correct APN, consult Samson SOC.
12. Tap Finish.
13. Select the Proxy Server tab. Select This network connects to the Internet and This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet. Within the Proxy Server text box, type getmorespeed.t-mobile.com.
14. Tap Advanced. Within the Port text box, change 80 to 8080, and then tap OK.
15. Tap OK. From the When needed, automatically connect to the Internet using these settings drop-down menu, select T-Mobile Internet.
16. To finish, tap OK.
NOTE: To access the Internet, open Internet Explorer and go to the desired Web site.
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Setting up VPN access

To set up VPN access, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Main Menu and select Start.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select the Connections tab.
4. From When needed, automatically connect to Work using these settings, select Work Settings.
5. From the Modem tab, select New.
6. Type a name for the connection, such as T-Mobile Internet. From the Modem drop-down menu, select Cellular Line (GPRS).
7. Set BAUD to the highest setting (115200). Tap NEXT.
8. At Access Point name, type internet3.voicestream.com.
9. Select Finish.
10. From the VPN tab, select New.
11. Type a name for the VPN connection. At Host name or IP address of destination, type the VPN information.
12. Select OK.
13. To connect, select the desired option. Connect appears.
NOTE: A pop-up screen appears. Type your user name, password, and domain information to log in.