Socket Mobile Digital Phone Card for Data-Capable Mobile Phone manual Appendix B Hints and Tips

Appendix B Hints and Tips

Choosing the Right Applications

Not all applications are ideal for wireless networking. For example, downloading a large file wirelessly takes longer than it does over a landline phone line with a regular modem. Experiment with your applications to determine which ones work best for you wirelessly.

Using Multiple Modems

Pocket PCs and other Windows CE-based mobile computers can support multiple modems, but you must create a separate dial-up connection for each modem that you use. When making a data call, you must select the dial-up connection for the specific modem in use.

To create multiple dial-up networking connections, follow the steps outlined in the “Set up Remote Networking” section for your mobile computer type, but include the following modifications:

1.In the Make New Connection screen, when naming connections, select names that clearly distinguish the modem in use. For example, you might choose "Internet Service Provider-Wireless" and "Internet Service Provider-Landline."

2.In the Select a modem: box, choose Socket DPC Connection for a wireless connection. Choose your existing modem for a landline connection.

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