700p as a cable modem - Treo Forums

chsricciardi · 06-26-2006, 09:30 PM

want to use my 700p as a modem, sprint wants to charge 40 bucks a month for this service. i have the 25 dollar power vision plan, is there anyway around paying the other 40 dollars. if not, do i need to do anything special software to do this

TommyBig · 06-28-2006, 03:04 PM

I tried just installing the Sprint Connection software - it would not work without also buying the $40 plan. I am on the $20 plan (so called Unlimited!).

So, I went to JuneFabrics.com and downloaded the trial version. IT worked!

I have no idea what kind of speed to expect. I get between 400 and 780 Kbps on download, but upload is absolutely abissmal. LUcky to get 5 Kbps upload. Sometimes, when trying to send a file up it just hangs. Have no idea if this is a throttle put in place if you dont have the $40 plan, or if it is just the way EVDO is working where I am trying it. I have only 2 to 3 bars of reception. For the infrequent use I expect, I will probably spend the $35 for the JuneFabrics software.

Tommy

chsricciardi · 06-28-2006, 09:06 PM

ok i downloaded pda net, that is amazing, now the disclaimer says they are not responsible for charges incurred by service provider. do you know, if i have the 25 dollar vision plan through sprint, can they charge me for extra data by not getting the modem plan, or if i purchase pda net is that the only time i will have to pay, and i can surf anywhere at my own free will

chris · 06-29-2006, 09:56 AM

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ok i downloaded pda net, that is amazing, now the disclaimer says they are not responsible for charges incurred by service provider. do you know, if i have the 25 dollar vision plan through sprint, can they charge me for extra data by not getting the modem plan, or if i purchase pda net is that the only time i will have to pay, and i can surf anywhere at my own free will

If they see a huge amount of data, then I believe they have the right to suspend your account. Has this happened? Not often and I don't see any reports of this here at ET -- and PDANet is a very popular product.

-Chris

jmjii · 06-30-2006, 05:45 AM

Hi, all. I do fancy myself as a PDANet/Sprint "expert" in these matters (on the 650). I use this FANTASTIC product for 95% of ALL surfing and 100% of ALL updates to my various enterprise networks (individual systems as well).

There has been NO PROBLEM WITH SPRINT on overages.

I have gone over 1G easily per session with multiple sessions per day.

Now that I have received my 700p, I am downloading the latest version as we speak and will begin testing this weekend fully expecting the SAME FANTASTIC results (only faster). A+++ application and support from June Fabrics since last August.

P.S. THE ONLY THIRD PARTY APPLICATION EVER USED/PURCHASED SO FAR (maybe they should pay me for this - Hummmm).

Respectfully submitted.

TommyBig · 06-30-2006, 07:48 PM

Jmjii,

Please (re my post) check your upload speed. I used the speakeasy speed tester
Speakeasy - Speed Test
and others. I am VERY curious about your speed tests, conditions, number of bars,
time of day, etc...

Thanks in advance.

TommyBig

chsricciardi · 06-30-2006, 09:44 PM

its about 1100pm et, im with 2 to 3 bars(it varies) im getting antwhere from 200 to 450 kbps down and 20 to 50 up

chsricciardi · 06-30-2006, 09:59 PM

using speedtest.zoominternet.net i get 400 down and 40 up pretty consistently, this is just the trial. do you know how long my trial lasts before i have to purchase it, and did your upload speed get any better once you purchased it

jmjii · 06-30-2006, 10:45 PM

Will be happy to help and download Speed Test after this session. Unfortunately still working with 650 through this weekend sometime.

Will test both 650/700p for you. As for conditions/bars/time of day, ALL weather conditions/bars suck at one if lucky two (live too close to six towers so I'm in the "doughnut")/ALL weather conditions apply.

Respectfully - J

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Originally Posted by TommyBig

Jmjii,

Please (re my post) check your upload speed. I used the speakeasy speed tester
Speakeasy - Speed Test
and others. I am VERY curious about your speed tests, conditions, number of bars,
time of day, etc...

Thanks in advance.

TommyBig

jmjii · 06-30-2006, 11:01 PM

Conditions at time of test on 650 with your link from their LA site (2X): 40 MPH wind with 50 MPH gusts/1 bar/104 up and 45 down (still better than any dial-up I or my clients ever receive).

Will get back be back with with another 650 test and the 700p results Sunday or Monday.

Respectfully submitted.