Can't connect to internet over cellular when connected to PC via Bluetooth - Treo Forum

michaeldpotter · 08-21-2007, 10:04 AM

Hello,

I hope this isn't too ignorant of a question, but here goes...

Here is what is happening. I have my Treo 700wx connected to my Vista Laptop via Bluetooth for ActiveSync (Mobile Device Center on Vista). When I try to do a send/receive for my IMAP e-mail account, I get this message:

Cannot Connect
Cannot connect with current connection settings. To change your connection settings, tap Settings.

Likewise, I get the same issue when trying to use the web browser while connected via Bluetooth.

I am not sure if the Treo is not capable of using the cellular modem at the same time as the bluetooth, if I am just ignorant and don't have the phone configured correctly, or if this is just by design.

If anyone can provide any help, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks!
Michael

TazUk · 08-21-2007, 11:13 AM

IRC if it detects a cable, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection it will default to using that for internet access.

scott · 08-21-2007, 11:19 AM

My 650 has allowed me to use it as a bluetooth modem to connect my laptop to the internet for some time (couple years now), but in the last two months or so it has stopped working.

My guess is that Spring has done away with it, but I hope not. First month I thought it was something wrong with the network. Now I am beginning to think it is being stopped purposely.

I can connect the phone to the laptop via bluetooth, pair them and use dial up networking, but it says it's dialing and never connects.

michaeldpotter · 08-21-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazUk

IRC if it detects a cable, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection it will default to using that for internet access.

When you say it "defaults" does that mean there is away to change that default?

TazUk · 08-21-2007, 02:58 PM

I can't see anything in the settings to do that, but there may be a third party utility which does it

08-21-2007, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
michaeldpotter A Few Questions.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Area My Treo: Treo 700wx My Carrier: Verizon My OS: Vista Posts: 3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can't connect to internet over cellular when connected to PC via Bluetooth Hello, I hope this isn't too ignorant of a question, but here goes... Here is what is happening. I have my Treo 700wx connected to my Vista Laptop via Bluetooth for ActiveSync (Mobile Device Center on Vista). When I try to do a send/receive for my IMAP e-mail account, I get this message: Cannot Connect Cannot connect with current connection settings. To change your connection settings, tap Settings. Likewise, I get the same issue when trying to use the web browser while connected via Bluetooth. I am not sure if the Treo is not capable of using the cellular modem at the same time as the bluetooth, if I am just ignorant and don't have the phone configured correctly, or if this is just by design. If anyone can provide any help, I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Michael

08-21-2007, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo 750v My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 3,715 Thanks: 157 Thanked 410 Times in 321 Posts	IRC if it detects a cable, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection it will default to using that for internet access. __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v (Running WM6) + Treo 500v + Centro "Going to church no more makes you a christian than sleeping in your garage makes you a car." *Garrison Keillor*

08-21-2007, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
scott I made my first post! Join Date: Aug 2007 My Treo: Treo 650 My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	650 stopped working also My 650 has allowed me to use it as a bluetooth modem to connect my laptop to the internet for some time (couple years now), but in the last two months or so it has stopped working. My guess is that Spring has done away with it, but I hope not. First month I thought it was something wrong with the network. Now I am beginning to think it is being stopped purposely. I can connect the phone to the laptop via bluetooth, pair them and use dial up networking, but it says it's dialing and never connects.

08-21-2007, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo 750v My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 3,715 Thanks: 157 Thanked 410 Times in 321 Posts	I can't see anything in the settings to do that, but there may be a third party utility which does it __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v (Running WM6) + Treo 500v + Centro "Going to church no more makes you a christian than sleeping in your garage makes you a car." *Garrison Keillor*

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