[crow9mojo]

I've had speeds up to 118K, but usually average 80K - 90K with no other apps.

[dlsolo]

When I was in ATL, I was getting between 120K and 131K. I was totally impressed. Normally, it's around 90K'ish.

[firepiper]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~my average speed is 115.2kbs but my pc hasn't been connected for awhile and its been dl ing. Updates every time I use it hopefully it well speed up when its all done

Kfp

[nrcapes]

Originally Posted by mysmyrrh

Even after 90mins on the phone with TMO, I could not get the tethered modem to work. Ever. I'd be interested to know exactly what type and brand of laptops are the most sucessful at connecting. The laptop I've tried and failed with is a Dell Inspiron notebook. Pin me if you have any suggestions. ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

I am using it right now, at 230.4 kbps on a Windows XP Media Center OS, HP Pavilion dv2120us Entertainment Notebook PC. I've never had a problem since posting the original post on this thread. Guess I'm just lucky.

[spchitman]

my speeds are generally around 120k. That's on my desk top when i forget to pay my REAL internet bill andthey turn it off... happens about once every three months... o well.

[ev8siv3]

How I got mine to work. Very simple, no need for crazy setups.

1. Set the Initialization command in the "Standard Modem" to:

+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com"

2. Setup the Dialup Connection as explained earlier to *99#, no uid/pw.

3. Open Desktop Manager software.

4. Dial the Connection!

Also noted that I was able to leave the compression on, and I'm connected at 921.6.

[SunnyD]

Hey i just wanna say thanks for this. i found that as long as i have my phone connected to the device manager it works just as well. now does anyone know where i can check my speed?

[spchitman]

if your running on windows xp as soon as your computer finishes connecting to the internet, in the bottom right hand corner, it will say for a brief second what speed your connected at. It will be in the yellow ballon that says new hardware found.

[firepiper]

Originally Posted by ev8siv3

Also noted that I was able to leave the compression on, and I'm connected at 921.6.

where would I look that up/ set that up ? I am using windows XP on a desktop compaq..

[firepiper]

anyone ?

[nrcapes]

Originally Posted by firepiper

where would I look that up/ set that up ? I am using windows XP on a desktop compaq..

Control Panel>Network Connections.
Right click on the Standard Modem you set up according to the directions in the first post in this thread.
Click Properties
Click Networking
Below the PPP window click Settings
Check box for Enable software compression

[luvnbb]

does anyone know y the 8100 shuts off automatically sometimes???

[spchitman]

Originally Posted by firepiper

where would I look that up/ set that up ? I am using windows XP on a desktop compaq..

Also, while your there, you can go to:
general tab>click on configure> click on maximum speed (bps): select 921600

[firepiper]

cool! ....did that ( compression, and max speed ) but I'm still only getting MAYBE 40.5 on the speed test I did on one of theose free speed test sites....(bandwithplace.com)
and speakeasy.com says I have 52kbs DL speed , 74kbs UL speed.....
I have 4 bars on the edge system....even though according to the connect speed I'm sitting at 921.6......so what gives?

KFP

[thor0128]

Thanks all for the information in the this string it has been extremely helpful.