getting set up in Italy

robert · **getting set up in Italy -** 20-12-2006, 16:03

Sorry if this is a very basic question for you guys but what I'd like to know is this- exactly what do I need to use the web and email on a conventional laptop with a mobile in Italy.I have an Italian Wind simcard but only a very old Nokia mobile.Broadband is not available in my area unfortunately.

Effendi · 20-12-2006, 17:14

I hope your old Nokia supports GPRS, at least, otherwise you won't use much data...

If it supports GPRS just create a remote connection on Windows using *99# as number to dial. Then go in the advanced settings of the modem (i.e. the mobile phone) and add this string:

Code:

+cgdcont=1,"IP","internet.wind"

DNS for Wind are: 212.245.255.2

Of course it's a good idea to activate one of the 4 data offers of Wind.

robert · 21-12-2006, 10:13

Many thanks for this info. I'll have to check out my Nokia but I'm not optimistic. I've stuck with this really old model because it's so reliable and doesn't need recharging every night but perhaps I'll have to upgrade.
What are DNS please?

Effendi · 21-12-2006, 10:34

DNS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dns
You need them to resolve the internet addresses.

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robert (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 2 Join Date: 20 Dec 2006	getting set up in Italy - 20-12-2006, 16:03 Sorry if this is a very basic question for you guys but what I'd like to know is this- exactly what do I need to use the web and email on a conventional laptop with a mobile in Italy.I have an Italian Wind simcard but only a very old Nokia mobile.Broadband is not available in my area unfortunately.

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Effendi (Offline) The great Dictator! Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,487 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Trieste/Trst Country:	20-12-2006, 17:14 I hope your old Nokia supports GPRS, at least, otherwise you won't use much data... If it supports GPRS just create a remote connection on Windows using 99# as number to dial. Then go in the advanced settings of the modem (i.e. the mobile phone) and add this string: Code: +cgdcont=1,"IP","internet.wind" DNS for Wind are: 212.245.255.2 Of course it's a good idea to activate one of the 4 data offers of Wind. Working Prepaids: IT: Wind, Vodafone IT, UNO Mobile; SM: Prima; UK: 3, Virgin; INT: TravelSIM, Truphone. Deceased Prepaids: CZ: Oskar, Eurotel; SK: Orange; DE: E-Plus, Aldi, Simyo; GE: Geocell; AM: Armentel; PL: Heyah, Plus; LT: Tele2; LV: Amigo; EE: Elisa; UA: Kyivstar; NZ: Vodafone; INT: UM, UM+, ICQSim. GSM/3G Phones*: Nokia Lumia 630 dual sim

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robert (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 2 Join Date: 20 Dec 2006	21-12-2006, 10:13 Many thanks for this info. I'll have to check out my Nokia but I'm not optimistic. I've stuck with this really old model because it's so reliable and doesn't need recharging every night but perhaps I'll have to upgrade. What are DNS please?

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Effendi (Offline) The great Dictator! Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,487 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Trieste/Trst Country:	21-12-2006, 10:34 DNS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dns You need them to resolve the internet addresses. Working Prepaids: IT: Wind, Vodafone IT, UNO Mobile; SM: Prima; UK: 3, Virgin; INT: TravelSIM, Truphone. Deceased Prepaids: CZ: Oskar, Eurotel; SK: Orange; DE: E-Plus, Aldi, Simyo; GE: Geocell; AM: Armentel; PL: Heyah, Plus; LT: Tele2; LV: Amigo; EE: Elisa; UA: Kyivstar; NZ: Vodafone; INT: UM, UM+, ICQSim. GSM/3G Phones: Nokia Lumia 630 dual sim