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In article <c09977c5.0204101112.667135ac@posting.google.com>, 
me@dafunkyman.com blurted out for all the world to hear
> Can any one tell me how to connect to the internet using my notebook
> and a Merlin G201� Wireless PC Card for GSM / GPRS
> (http://www.novatelwireless.com/pcproducts/merlinG201.html).

Insert the SIM card into the PCMCIA card, insert the PCMCIA card into your 
laptop. The PCMCIA card will then function as a modem, and will probably 
create another COM port on your PC.

> I've got a one-2-one SIM and a btinternet dail-up.

Make your Dial-Up Networking connections use the new COM port instead of 
your regular modem COM port.

> How much does it cost a minute?

Depends on tariff and time of day and number dialled.

> Are there any service providers that offer GPRS connection?

Yes, all of them except one2one! And only on contract, not PAYG.

> Do I need a different SIM for GPRS?

Not as such, but you will need a different network and therefore a different 
SIM.

> Do I need to tell one-2-one to do anything?

Not applicable.

> Do I need to know my data number?

Not unless you want to recieve data calls. You can make data calls without 
knowing your number.

> I actually bought it for going to Oz, will I be able to use it out
> there?

Yes. Not sure about GPRS but all the Aus networks offer Data and Fax 
services.

> If so which Operator?

http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtml is your friend.

> Did I just waist �269??

I wouldn't say so, but you might want to research future purchases a bit 
more before parting with the hard-earned. :)
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"DaFunkyMan" <me@dafunkyman.com> wrote in message
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> G'Day Readers.
>
> Can any one tell me how to connect to the internet using my notebook
> and a Merlin G201T Wireless PC Card for GSM / GPRS
> (http://www.novatelwireless.com/pcproducts/merlinG201.html).
>
> I've got a one-2-one SIM and a btinternet dail-up.

Cool! Is this a new AUSTRALIAN mobile provider?

>
> How much does it cost a minute?
> Are there any service providers that offer GPRS connection?
> Do I need a different SIM for GPRS?
> Do I need to tell one-2-one to do anything?
> Do I need to know my data number?
>
> I actually bought it for going to Oz, will I be able to use it out
> there?
> If so which Operator?
>
> Did I just waist �269??
>
> Thanks for your help!!!

Thanks Jon.

I already tried the way U suggested, and it wouldn't connect.
I tried it with the GPRS Modem manager too, with no luck.
It will call out but not connect.

No worries I'll figure something out.

Jon <jon.parker@deadspam.com> wrote in message news:<MPG.171eb84e59d99d0998968d@news.cis.dfn.de>...
> In article <c09977c5.0204101112.667135ac@posting.google.com>, 
> me@dafunkyman.com blurted out for all the world to hear
> > Can any one tell me how to connect to the internet using my notebook
> > and a Merlin G201&#8482; Wireless PC Card for GSM / GPRS
> > (http://www.novatelwireless.com/pcproducts/merlinG201.html).
> 
> Insert the SIM card into the PCMCIA card, insert the PCMCIA card into your 
> laptop. The PCMCIA card will then function as a modem, and will probably 
> create another COM port on your PC.
> 
> > I've got a one-2-one SIM and a btinternet dail-up.
> 
> Make your Dial-Up Networking connections use the new COM port instead of 
> your regular modem COM port.
> 
> > How much does it cost a minute?
> 
> Depends on tariff and time of day and number dialled.
> 
> > Are there any service providers that offer GPRS connection?
> 
> Yes, all of them except one2one! And only on contract, not PAYG.
> 
> > Do I need a different SIM for GPRS?
> 
> Not as such, but you will need a different network and therefore a different 
> SIM.
> 
> > Do I need to tell one-2-one to do anything?
> 
> Not applicable.
> 
> > Do I need to know my data number?
> 
> Not unless you want to recieve data calls. You can make data calls without 
> knowing your number.
> 
> > I actually bought it for going to Oz, will I be able to use it out
> > there?
> 
> Yes. Not sure about GPRS but all the Aus networks offer Data and Fax 
> services.
> 
> > If so which Operator?
> 
> http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtml is your friend.
> 
> > Did I just waist �269??
> 
> I wouldn't say so, but you might want to research future purchases a bit 
> more before parting with the hard-earned. :)

In article <c09977c5.0204120242.adc9b14@posting.google.com>, 
me@dafunkyman.com blurted out for all the world to hear
> Thanks Jon.

No problem man.

> I already tried the way U suggested, and it wouldn't connect.
> I tried it with the GPRS Modem manager too, with no luck.
> It will call out but not connect.

GPRS is not an option on one2one so dont even bother trying. If your phone 
dials out but doesn't connect it might be worth calling one2one customer 
service and checking your line is data enabled. The setup I outlined should 
work...
-- 
Jon - www.unlocking.shop.new.net
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