Serial Modem

[smammon]

Has anyone had success with using a serial (as in cable) modem? You know, the kind you plug into the serial port on your desktop?

[wuurp]

Yes, using a serial cable to connect to a cell phone and using that as a modem.

You didn't mention which Z or ROM, but here's how I did it on a C750 with Sharp ROM

1. In the Network app, setup an IRDA profile
2. Edit /etc/ppp/peers/IRDA?
    add "/dev/ttyS0"  as the first line to use the serial port
    change baud to desired value
    added "idle 500"

If you edit the profile with the network app, you'll need to make these changes again.

I think this is called the IRDA trick commonly used for setting up bluetooth connections.

wuurp

[smammon]

Z to Cell - Exactly what I'm trying to do.  I'll try it on my 6k and report back.  Thanks!