How-to use GSM mobile set as a modem in EDGE service ?

[eeeboy]

Well , I am planning to use EDGE service using my GSM mobile set provided by one of the most popular GSM service in my country. For that , I have logged in their site and found almost every necessary information but one.

In their tutorial i found some lines like this ..

Step 1: Install your Handset as a dial-up modem


    * Install appropriate software for your handset (PC Suite for Nokia).

    * Enable your handset for IR, Bluetooth or Cable connectivity

      [For Nokia 6020 go to Menu then Settings > Connectivity > Select Infrared]

    * Then connect your handset with pc using IR, Bluetooth or Cable.

After this , they placed some screenshots of installing devices. Those screed shots are for installing IRDA. And from that , they have discussed all things that related with IRDA.

Now , My question is , is this only valid for IRDA only or I can use any one of their stated interfacing system [cable,bluetooth or IRDA] ? Any hard and fast rule here ?

I guess , I have a data cable . So , If data cable is allowed , then it will be better for me !

Looking forward to hear from you !

regards
eeeboy

[Will.Spencer]

You can choose IRDA, Bluetooth or Cable -- depending upon what is support by your phone.

What model of mobile telephone do you have?

If you have the cable in your hand, then the cable will probably work.

[eeeboy]

One more thing . So far I know , IR has a low data transfer rate , neither blue tooth is that fast. If my cell phone works as a modem and then modem transfers data to my computer using IRDA , then isn't that data transfer rate is too slow ?

I mean suppose , I am getting 256 kbps through my modem , but can my modem transfer that speed of data using irda ?

[Will.Spencer]

IRDA can go up to 16Mb/sec; Bluetooth can only do 1Mb/sec.

You will always be limited by the speed of the slowest link.

I prefer the cable, because it conserves battery power.