9210i data call speed?

[alan_deane]

Hello,
Anyone know of a util for the 9210i that can show the speed of the current data call? I don't think I'm getting 28.8 that often (limit of GSM operator) and would like to know what I'm getting and when!

Thanks in advance,

Alan.

[sektor_1]

as far as I know all calls wll be 9600 baud, unless you use hscsd (uk orange) in which case you will get faster speeds. As for current data call speed I have no idea mate. Sorry

[alan_deane]

Yep, with Orange...

[sektor_1]

right you need to have netmonitor activated on your phone.

Make a hscsd call
Fire up Network Monitor, Test 8, speeds of a HSCSD data call is described

http://www.mwiacek.com/english/gsm/netmon/faq_net3.htm
Go to this link it has a complete breakdown of the hscsd codes :-)

The Communicator supports up to 3 time slots downlink (3+1 mode) and up to 2 time slots uplink (2+2 mode)

If thats gibberish to you then go to the link shown above.

[alan_deane]

Where is Network monitor? Not an app I have installed....

[sektor_1]

netmonitor is a hidden menu that is accessible form the front of the fone, its just like any other menu but has to be activated. It gives access to lots of screen giving technical information such as

detailed information about current cell (radio channel, signal strength, GSM codec in use (HR/FR/EFR),

information about six "neighbor" channels,

list of prefered and restricted networks,

information about GSM standard features supported by the network and current BTS (i.e. Cell Broadcast, Frequency Hopping etc.),

information about contry and network code, area code (LAC) and current cell ID number,
information about encryption algorithm and DTX mode,

manual logging to different (distant) cells (which is useful for example when the network is overloaded and we cannot make calls in our neighborhood),

logging to barred cells (being in test phase and not gived for public use),

information about type, capacity, temperature, voltage and age/wear of the battery,

information about charging process and approximate remaining time,

information about causes of the last software/hardware failure,

clearing all phone counters,

information about firmware, hardware and DSP versions, production date and memory checksum,

information about how many times you've opened your Communicator lid and connected hadsfree and car kit,

'Headset' profile activation without connecting the HF accessory (it enables Autoanswer feature),

information about stacks and memory blocks,

information about successful/failed connections and sent/not sent SMSes,

current power consumption,

approximate distance from the current BTS

and many, many more

You need an mbus cable NOT the standard cable that comes with the fone, and logomanager, then you can activate the menu


I've attached an image of the menu

[alan_deane]

OK, thanks. Had already tried standard cable & logomanager but wasn't working, figured probably down to incompatible cable. Will it work over IrDa?

[sektor_1]

nope hehehe, you need an mbus/fbus cable, irda and standard dlr2 cable WONT work.

http://www.ucables.com/ref/NK-91/
heres a link to the cable

[alan_deane]

Can anyone recommend a UK supplier of this cable - who also do other 9210 accesories? I'm after a car hands free kit at the moment, and maybe some other bits.

[sektor_1]

www.expansys.com will do the car thingy u want and
www.kelkoo.co.uk

data cable
http://www.gsmsupply.co.uk/default.php?cPath=21
http://www.gsmdirect.com/shop/Nokia_Data_Cables.htm

[alan_deane]

Found the data cable from here http://www.irwebonline.com/
at £9.99 inc VAT.
Just ordered one (after confirming with them by email that it *IS* the MBUS cable and not DLR2.

[sektor_1]

bloddy hell thats cheap. I payd 20 quid for mine