Sony GC79 User Manual

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Appendix A - GSM Connection Parameters
Appendix A - GSM Connection Parameters
General Connection Parameters for CSD/HSCSD and GPRS
Required
Useful information
Telephone 
number or 
Access Point 
Name (APN)
Number you need to dial to reach your service provider. Use the full 
number including country code and area code, e.g. +46 33 555 2525.
Or
The APN server resource to contact, for example, Interent.operator.net - 
to connect to the Internet via the mobile operator’s or your corporate 
Intranet via a VPN.
Bearer 
capability:
CSD, HSCSD 
or GPRS?
You will need to know the bearer capability provided by your service 
provider, so you can select the appropriate option during set up.
CSD Network 
Speed
If you intend to create connections via CSD contact your network operator 
and check the supported speeds.
HSCSD Network 
Speed
If you intend to create connections via HSCSD contact your network 
operator and check the supported speeds.
Username
The username your service provider gave you when the account was set 
up. Some dial-up accounts do not require a Username, in this case leave 
the field blank.
Password
Password associated with the username, given to you by the service 
provider. Some dial-up accounts do not require a Password, in this case 
leave the field blank.
IP assignment: 
Server / Static
An ‘address’ that the service provider knows you by and uses to route 
information to and from your GC79. Your IP address will either be:
Server - assigned by the service provider when you connect. 
Static - assigned once by the service provider or the IT Manager.
If your IP address is Static you must enter it into Own IP address fields 
which is available when you select Details in the Connection APN dialog.
DNS 
assignment:
Server / Static
Own IP address
Only required if the IP assignment is static.
Format example: 123.9.45.3 
Do not enter any leading 0s when typing in IP address.
Primary DNS
Only required if the DNS assignment is static.
Format example:123.9.45.2
Secondary DNS
Only required if the DNS assignment is static.
Format example: 123.9.45.1
Access Point 
Name (APN)
If the APN is set to default you will have to enter the name of the access 
point your network operator is using.