Sprint as such douchebags...lol

[TekkieTag]

I downloaded pdanet for free on my pc and use that. but I did notice the connection problem with the internet sharing program I didn't open ie first I just went into the connection and forced it to connect first.

[instrmntuvdeth]

I have always used PDA net and with the exception of it disconnecting from time to time I don't have much trouble.

[(V)eGa]

yeah I have the same problem from time to time but I can deal with that.

[dishe]

maybe I'm missing something... why is ANYONE using PDAnet if all you need to do is have your connection active first (by pressing IE)?
Personally, I use MS push with an exchange server, so my connection is always active (never see the #777 connection screen, because push keeps the connection alive from the start).

Is it true that all I need to do is change some settings, keep the connection open, and tether to my hearts content?
If so, I'm confused about alot of the comments here...

[(V)eGa]

Originally Posted by dishe

maybe I'm missing something... why is ANYONE using PDAnet if all you need to do is have your connection active first (by pressing IE)?
Personally, I use MS push with an exchange server, so my connection is always active (never see the #777 connection screen, because push keeps the connection alive from the start).

Is it true that all I need to do is change some settings, keep the connection open, and tether to my hearts content?
If so, I'm confused about alot of the comments here...

People use PDAnet because it's alot faster for me to connect my phone to the computer and let the connection start automatically (which is an option that PDAnet offers) also, I just find it highly annoying to have to go through that when instead of having to open IE and then wait for it to connect to Vision services, I can just hit the connect button on PDAnet and i'm done. I use it for efficiency.

MeGa

[answerman]

Or you just do what I did... it's the same "EvDO Always On" reg hack that worked on the 6700 (I use Alltel but you can substitute your carrier as appropriate):

HKLM\Comm\ConnMgr\Providers\{7C4B7A38-5FF7-4bc1-80F6-5DA7870BB1AA}\Connections\Alltel Wireless\AlwaysOn

Change the value of "AlwaysOn" from 0 to 1.

The only time I see the #777 is after I disconnect from ActiveSync... I'm always connected much like the poster above without using Direct Push. No need to open IE (actually I use Opera Mobile, but you get the point) to connect. Just fire up Internet Sharing and you're ready to go.

[biglee]

Why tether....call and talk with retentions and tell them that you are considering using the tethering, but would prefer a broadband card. They discounted the crap out of the program for me and gave me a free card. No need to tether any more.

[ebmorgan]

I haven't had to start PIE first. I just go to ICS, select the "Sprint PCS" profile...then connect...plug in my USB cable...and voila....tethered.

As stated in other threads, someone still needs to figure out if Sprint uses the NAIs as M.IP identifiers in ICS....because that's what they look at to detect tethering. Does ICS even use the M.IP2 mode....because that's the tethering mode. If ICS uses M.IP1 then they don't see tethering.

[Gixxer76]

Hey Firon, im a newbie but was wondering if you or anyone can explain what "PIE" and ICS apps are? and where to get them?

Thanks...

[jaak]

You already have them. PIE is Pocket Internet Explorer and ICS is Internet Connection Sharing. Check the Programs menu.