From: Allan Ballard (aballard_at_ix.netcom.com)
Date: Mon Jul 26 1999 - 22:04:20 EDT
Steffan,
Sorry, it's a 5190.
Why the need for a virtual port? The phone cables to the
serial port....
Allan
On Mon, 26 Jul 1999 11:50:15 +0200 (MET DST), Steffan Henke wrote:
>On Sun, 25 Jul 1999, Allan Ballard wrote:
>
>> My Nokia 5160 digital "cell" phone has a modem inside it.
>
>I don't know in particular about the 5160 but I assume it's a 1900MHz
>model ? Maybe then it can be compared to the Nokia 5110 900MHz GSM
>cellphones ?
>The 5110 does not really have a built-in modem, e.g., you can not directly
>talk to the phone via AT-commands.
>
>> I realize this type connection is s l o w, but methinks slow beats
>> no connection.
>
>I have a Nokia 8110 and have set up a BIG cache and local proxy which I
>fill up while on the LAN. When traveling, 9600bps is OK for email.
>
>> The wire connecting the phone to the serial port is 45$ US. There
>> is a 'data kit' that costs $190 US.
>
>This is probably the Nokia Data Suite. It sets up a softmodem so you get a
>virtual port to dial out and fax as well.
>
>> Is the cable all that is needed? The company guys don't have a
>> clue.
>
>Again, I don't know the 5160, but you will probably need the Software AND
>the cable. Have look at http://www.nokia.com or, if you are interestedt in
>Linux, join us at http://multivac.fatburen.org/gnokii
>
>Regards,
>
>Steffan
>
>
>
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