This post explains you on how to use the Aircel Pocket Internet on your PC / Laptop.For using Aircel Pocket Internet on PC / Laptop , you need a mobile phone which has USB or bluetooth to connect to the PC / laptop. I’ll explain this using the options I have on my previous mobile phone – Sony Ericsson K750i.
I have a Nokia 5800 too which I have successfully connected to PC and browsed using Aircel Pocket internet.Get Aircel Pocket Internet active on your mobile. Once you subscribe, you will receive settings to use it which need to be saved on the mobile phone. On SE K750i, you can see these profiles under Settings > Connectivity > Internet Settings , you may see a number of profiles listed along with “pocket internet” itself. “Pocket Internet” is the profile used to connect to internet and browse on PC / Laptop. Find at what position, “Pocket Internet” profile is listed on the above said section, if its at serial number 1, it is 1. This position is used in the dial up number configured on the PC / laptop.
Connect your mobile phone to PC / Laptop. As said earlier, use USB cable or use bluetooth and make sure it is connected.
Create a new dial up connection (Go to control panel, network and internet connection > Network connections and choose create a new connection). Name it as “Aircel” or something (name isn’t very much dependant).
Choose to set up the connection manually and choose dial up modem. For the dial up modem, keep username and password as blank and the number to dial is *99***1# (if pocket internet is your first profile – see explanation above), or *99***2# if pocket internet is listed as the second profile and so on. Create connection and dial the connection, you should see a status bar indicating that connection is established on successful connection.
Now open your web browser (say IE), go to Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings and enter the proxy details as 192.168.35.201 and port 8081 , use this proxy for other protocols too.
Now open any page say http://www.google.com/ the page should load if you have followed the instructions as stated above.
The procedure will be almost similar on other mobile phones too, one need to identify the internet profiles listed on the phone, identify the position of the “pocket Internet” settings, create the dial up number accordingly, use the proxy on the browser. It should work on any mobile phone which allows connection to PC / laptop.
Post your queries !
How is the speed once it's connected to PCLaptop
I have got varying speeds from 30kbps to 98kbps, it can vary according to Aircel signal in your area.Overall, I am satisfied with this when I happened to use it in the absense of a broadband connection, to stay online for mail and chat and for some browsing.I was admitted to hospital for Dengue fever, Aircel kept me online on my Asus Eee PC and through my SE K750i. This is in Bangalore.Try out in your area and post your feedback.
Hey brother…i use pocket internet on pc through nokia n70 i am having a big freakin' trouble……..you'll shock to hear that i use pocket internet only after 12.00am because this is the only time when it lets me do so………when i try to use it at day or evening time it just keeps disconnecting in about each 30 seconds…… which is so freakin' frustrating lol….but donno why at night it does well with average speed of 6-7kb/s……your blog is really helpfull….. plz do suggest me something i can do to fix my problem……… becoz its a nightmare for me to even think about surfing pocket internet before 12.00am(it's an average time)….plz suggest some solution…..thanx
Hi Gaurav, do you connect to pc using a USB cable or bluetooth?To find out the actual issue, first, confirm that you can use pocket internet on mobile without much issues.Open 2wire.com on mobile and run a speed test. This is from mobile phone.Post me the results.Also I would like you to check the USB cable drivers for your phone, if available, please upgrade to the latest version. I had some problems with my Nokia 5800 for copying files, that was a cable driver issue.6-7 kbps is very less, again depends on the Aircel signal in your area. Have you tried it from a different location?
Hey thanx for the reply……….well could't run the speed test on my phone just becoz of the periodic disconnection of PI.nd when i say that speed is 6-7kb/s its the download speed.i did the speed test on comp. and it came to b 0.09mb/s…….i dont really feel that it's an issue of cable driver………bcause it works perfect at night…m quite happy wid the speed but when it disconnets periodically in about 45-70 min, its so freakin' irritating….. nd yeah… i m using it through the usb cablethanx
when you say try from some other location then let me say that i'v tried it almost all over the delhi (m a roamer)…. and i think i could get the best speed in my location… there are place in delhi where it does't even work…….Question–if i use the PI while on roaming with 98 plan… like out of delhi……is it going to charge me somethin' extra?
It looks like the problem with GPRS signal to me.Did you reach out to Aircel customer care on this issue?Any one else is facing similar issues in your area?
yeah… i went to their Aircel customer care centre…their it was working properly (on mobile)… there have amplifiers installed in the centre so it works well inside their center…nd yes a frnd of mine is facing the same prob. the other frnd is not even able to access it from his area…nd dont even talk about the customer care call centre… they just give wrong info that they'll b calling u soon or it'll b fine by 24 hours… but they never work it out…….
hey what should i do if my postpaid connection bill of tata is not genuine and they ask me to pay it..call limit was 1500they increased it without asking to 1800they made a fake bill of 6000 (i did't pay)then they made it 10000 nd now they ask to pay it…
Well, I may not be that an expert to answer your bill related question.I have an Airtel postpaid, where once when it reached someone from Airtel called me and informed me that there is a previous unpaid bill and the usage is nearing the existing limit.Did similar communication was given to you? Ideally they should be behind you to inform that you are nearing / or crossing the bill limit.Well, even with 1800 limit, 6000 and 10000 bill is too high. Talk to them straight else take it to consumer forum. Ask for a detailed bill why it went that high.
thnanx for all ur replies frnd
Hey… do you know?Airtel has come up with some new internet plans which can b used with mobile as well as comp.Here is a brief…* 10 Rs — for one day, 3mb download.* 26 RS — for a week, 15 mb download.* 95 Rs — for a month, 100 mb download.well I took 26 Rs plan (thought i'll use it for a week),but after surfing for an hour i did't have any more free usage (as the free usage of 15mb was lost in surfing), I did't download anything.whats your verdict?REGARDSGaurav
Hi Gaurav,Thanks for updating!Well, is it available all over india? I am yet to check Airtel Karnataka for this.By the way, the plan looks good for mailing – one who uses an email client (thunderbird/outlook) can benefit from these plans as it uses less bandwidth for text mails.Other than that for browsing I feel it is very less , especially the 3MB plan which is very less while using on a laptop. It will run out within no time!I hope they still have the mobile office daily and weekly plans, I will be roaming this month end and I need them 🙂
@Gaurav, did you check the speed of Airtel 26 Rs plan?
Well…. donno 'bout the availability in all over India… :(No I did't check the speed but the speed was like 'okay' for surfing (was't too good nd not too bad either). but the fact that there was't any disconnections in the session was good.
SIR, I HAVE SAMSUNG E1410 WITH AIRCEL AND IM USING BLUETOOTH. BUT AFTER LOTS OF TRYING IT SHOWS (ERR 777 The connection attempt fails because the modem on the remote computer is out of order) or like this type ERR. My bluetooth is working fine for transfering file. PLZ HELP. MY ID sss.skr@gmail.com
@ss,I cannot give you phone specific instructions, as I have not used the same model you are using.Make sure the serial port networking on your pc is started to make the connection with your phone.File transfer and serial port networking is different, check your bluetooth places and start the serial port networking for your phone on the pc. Then try the dialler. It should connect.
hi Mr. Ramkumar the connection u mentioned of dial up modem is not satisfactory for me.i am fom orissa ..and using aircel 98 pack..when i configure the dial up system and dial.at last it says "subsribe to packet data first". it works well in my mobile.i connect it through usb. data cable.please give some suggestions
@SUNESH, it has to be some configuration error somewhere on your side. Make sure that you use the correct dial up number, it could be that you were dialing a wrong APN.
Dear Ramkumar
when you say “…..and the number to dial is *99***1# …”, which is that number? Is it that stars indicate numbers to be entered or stars are stars themselves?
That’s the dial up number you need to use while creating / using a dial up connection on your PC / Laptop.
Thanks ramkumar.
what you said I understood. But there isn’t any number provided by the pocket internet card. (the latest offer: for a Rs14 card, you can activate and unlimited browsing for 3 days. I bought the card and tried to set the connection as per the instruction from the customer care.But WAP is not getting activated. Since for computer browsing WAP is not reqiured, I tried for pc connection and saw your blog. But struck at the number part)
@anilkumar, this number will be used by the PC to use the right internet profile on your phone.
You do not need anything like the dial up number for browsing on phone..
Was that the confusion you were on?
sorry to trouble you. I got the last number stuff; in my case it’s 6. my confusion is about only the “99***” , where do the stars represent some numbers(if any given by the service provider) or am I supposed to type only stars?
@anilkumar , no prob
In the number *99***1# what you can replace is only the digit ‘1’ rest all ‘*’s and ‘#’s need to be used as it is!
Ok, that cleared my doubts. thanks a lot Mr.Ramkumar. It’s been a great help. Please carry on with such useful blogs.
I have done all this but still not able to connect…
@Neytri , are you able to browse on the phone?
Hi Ramkumar,
I’m back again to trouble you. I’m not able to get connected to net, on PC.
After the dialing,the messages are: “verifying ur user name & password” and then “registering your computer to the network”; the second message stays for while and then gives a n error message :” TCP/IP CP error 718:remote computer did not respond in timely manner……”.
what to do now?
(the customer-care suggestions did’t help. BTW,I’m able to connect to the net on phone)
@anilkumar , which handset you are using?
Are you trying to connect the mobile phone to PC using Bluetooth or the USB cable? It could be that the PC couldn’t establish a connection with your phone.
If you are using Bluetooth you may check the services running on your Bluetooth device and check whether the serial port service is enabled.
Hi ramkumar,
sorry for the delay; I was a bit busy and away from the subject for the last 2 weeks.
I was trying to connect through USB. The handset is Fly2080.(all settings have been done according to the set).
Inadequate signal strength may also be a villain.
Thanks a lot for spending time on this
Hi Ramkumar,
I am using aircel 98 PI plan. I am able to connect my laptop with cell phone using bluthooth, but my major concern is browsing and downloading speed.
It takes around 2 to 3 mins to open any mail (yahoomail .. etc).
and downloading speed is 1 to 3 kb/sec. I am using Windows Vista and cell phone is Nokia 3110c.
I tried to increase browsing and downloading speed by installing some softwares (IDM, Proxifire) but nothing worked.
can cell phone model be the reason of slow speed??
Aircel Network is OK if not great in my area.
Could you please help me to solve my issues related to speed.
Thanks in advance.
Please see my reply below. Mobile internet is good for browsing lightweight sites, but for GMail, Orkut and Yahoo Mail, you have to be patient to use it!
Hi,
I am using LGkp500 model mobile phone with Aircel connection.
and using pc internet for surfing. But so many times connection automatically disconnected and showing “PPP link protocol control was terminated”.
PLZ help me.
shailesh salve
Make sure you have the updated drivers for your USB cable / Bluetooth and the device is connected to the computer successfully.
Also check the services on the phone for which the computer has access to, for example Serial port networking service.
Thank’s
Now It’s working well.
Hi,
I am using aircel pocket internet on my pc via bluetooth.while it gets connected properly and also opens google search page but it does not opens GMAIL , ORKUT , FACEBOOK ,yahoomail etc… also speed lowers down in 10-15 minutes( also the most of the time speed is not so good to open google webpage). please help…
bhaskar
It could be because of the signal strength and the transfer rate. The sites mentioned by you use SSL pages to authenticate users and the number of page passes might be high. This can lead to a lot of waiting time.
Try opening one page at a time, do not use multiple windows/tabs simultaneously. Do update back, what you observed.
Hi RamKumar,
I am using a nokia 3110classic handset with an Aircel connection. I sent a sms (PI, sent to 121) asking for Pocket Internet settings. But that didn’t help. I also recharged my phone with Rs.14. I had the settings previously installed on my phone, but that was for another Aircel SIM card.
1)Can I use the same settings fro my current connection also?
2)I can’t access internet on my phone even after choosing the Pocket Internet in the settings. Is there a problem with thw WAP settings?
3)If yes, how to solve this?
Please help asap, as I am badly stuck with this…
Ideally you should be able to use the settings which you already have. Make sure that the customer care has enabled PI for your connection. Call them and confirm.
If you can manually enter the settings, try removing the existing ones and enter manually.
I saw some manual settings on the internet, and tried to enter them…but whatevr settings I try, I get the message “packet data not available”, “link not available” repeatedly…What could be the issue?
Please help me regarding this…
I use aircel pocket internet, I tried to sign in to yahoo messenger but it showed we can’t sign you in, can u plz help me
Yahoo messenger on PC or Mobile?
i’m using aircel pocket internet, but when i tried to sign in to yahoo messenger on pc it showed we can’t sign you in can u plz help me for this
It could be due to slow internet connectivity. Try it when you have a good connectivity and browsing speeds and update your experience.
i have connected my net through phone by bluetooth by aircel but i cant acess orcut.com Please help me
It’s Or’k’ut !
It’s because of low signal strength. Try again!!
i m using PI 98.. and in my area i can access it at an average speed of 40 to 70 kbps.. and even download speed is also good. when the signal is good i can download at 40 kbps.. otherwise upto 20kbps… but one thing is tat i cannot know the PI usage
In your handset, look for the data counter. It basically keeps track of data usage.
i want to know when does the validity of PI ends
how to get the validity i mean how many days are left for Pocket Internet to expire.. plz let me know
No short cuts here. You need to remember the exact date it was activated and count the validity to it. ie. If it’s 30 days, 30 days from the date of activation.
thanks
🙂
u can try *126*4# if u r living in Delhi….
sir, i’m use in G’FIVE U800 how 2 get aircel pocket internet setting for manual plz help me.
Hi ,
I have a n70 mobile on which the pocket internet is configured it works well with the mobile but i am having a tough time configuring it with laptop i own a HP dv6000 laptop running win vista . Kindly help
i am using aircel pocket internet connected through pc with use of bluetooth modem. and also its opening all site with minimum speed of 5kbps to 7kbps. my question is
1. is there any option to increase the browsing speed and Downloading speed?
2. also i am having problem with opening all blogger websites i donn’t know how to overcome this problem , please help me sir.
Hi Ramkumar;
I’m using Samsung B5722 mobile & Aircel pocket internet to connect to my pc But it is giving error PPP link protocol was terminated.
Can you pl. Help.
hi m Prasad from chandigrah
how to i connect pocket internet to my laptop, i have samsung SGH L- 700 model mobile. plz help, me out i have tried to conncet it but couldn’t make it.
Have you installed any data cable / bluetooth drivers for your phone?
If it’s bluetooth, connect your phone and enable serial port networking service for the bluetooth connected device and try the steps above.
hello..ram..im using aircel ..i followed ur above instructions….its get connected as modem was start blinking…bt wenevr i try to access any site through lnternet explorer it does not get open……how??plz help
orelse will it b handy to access through opera browser,…? Plz provide me settings……
Hi Amey, have you tried the proxy settings for your browser mentioned above?
Hi Guys, apologies if I am not able to answer each of your question.
Reasons why you cannot browse could be that
1. Your USB cable / bluetooth drivers are not installed correctly.
2. If on bluetooth, the serial port networking service is not enabled for your phone’s bluetooth connection to PC.
3. You have not set the browser proxy address.
4. You might not have selected the correct access point (i.e the 1,2,3 order I had mentioned)
Another easy fix for the access point priority is just use *99*# as the dial up number. It will automatically use the phone’s default access point – make sure it’s the pocket internet.
i am using aircel inetrnet via mobile with my pc and i am not able to use yahoo messenger. so i need settings
i have a aircel walky i want to connect it to my pc please help me
Dear Ramkumar,
First of all thanks to you for the valuable information you provided regarding access point number i.e. 1,2,3..
I am using Docomo and i also have reliance gsm and aircel which i have just bought today. I was not able to connect reliance and aircell but now after changing last digit as 2 and 3 i can connect the internet.
Now my problem is after i connect(Aircel and Reliance) properly and changing proxy ip in my browser (IE and Firefox both), any webpage doesn’t open at all.. I have checked proper proxy settings, proper access point settings, bluetooth settings etc.
Please help. I can still use docomo as there is no proxy settings in it.
Thank you,
Harsh
H!
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Hi
I just tried to connect this via bluetooth dun connection,but it says “registering ur comp in the network” for a long time ,then finally it says ppp link protocol was terminated .Can ANy one tell me wat this means and not happening ? my email- smartaakash501@gmail.com
hello…i connected my set thru nokia pc suite…n i waz successful in establishin d connection… But when i try to open d home page itz not gettin connected… I’ve entered d required fields lyk access point n port… What els r d settings to b done in pc i mean tools…
hi..sir..i need a help to get network connection in mobile using otherthan pocketinternet.
Hi, I have a aircel number belongs to TamilNadu.. But currently i stay in Bangalore(Karnataka).
Can I use the pocket internet facilities via my mobile by using the same tamilNadu aircel number in bangalore(karnataka). Because i’m unable to connet to internet here..
Pls provide me the solution whether internet is possible in roaming number…
Regards,
Prakash B
hello every one….
i use samsung gts3653 for internet connection (pocket internet)..i use my lap top to get connected… and my problem is i get message that “internet is now connected” i can also see the symbol indicating successful connection… but i’m not able to browse the internet… i tried both on IE and mozilla fire fox.. also crome.. all i get is “WEBPAGE NOT FOUND” or “SERVER NOT FOUND”.. pls help me to fix this problem.. thanks in advance…
Hi, this is srinivasa rao, I used nokia 5130c express music, I have taken aircel sim for using pocket internet on my Pc, but at the time of connection it shows “subscribe packet data first” evertime, plz solve the problem.
Hi Ram,
i have got an unlocked USB modem (D-link make),
and i got a aircel sim card to use in that but when i connect the USB to my Laptop the modem is detecting the sim card and its also showing the signal strength but it’s not connecting to the internet. its asking for configurations settings.
when i contacted the customer care they are saying they dont settings if the modem is not from Aircel network.
have you got any solution for this.
Hi,
I have Q5 micromax trying to connect to my laptop Hp mini its not working ,i had tryied both the options usb and bluetooth still not working ,I have aircel pocket internet which is working in mobile.
please reply soon
thanks
hi sir,
I am using onida g720i modal…require pc connect documents..
LG Mobile Aircel GPRS connected to PC but Error 692 occurs what to do
The speed is very slow 6-7 kb/s can we increase it ?
I am using aircel 29 PI plan. I am able to connect my PC with 3g data card, but my major concern is browsing and downloading speed.
It takes around 2 to 3 mins to open any mail (like Gmail)
and downloading speed is 1 to 3 kb/sec. I am using XP sp2
I tried to increase browsing and downloading speed by installing some softwares (IDM, Proxifire) but nothing worked.
Aircel Network is OK in my area.
Could you please help me to solve my issues related to speed.
Thank_Q in advance. Plz. do Reply (azhar.sid1405@gmail.com)
hi sir,
I just want to know that how i will be able to use internet on pc through mobile.I have nokia c200 set, with this i want to use internet with aircel pocketinternet. Most importantly i want to make you know that for doing this i have download nokia ovi suite for it but it did get install in my pc and this msg get flash (the ordinal 278 could not be located in the dynamic link library msi.dll), i am using windows 2000 in my pc.
reply me soon, I am waiting for you reply……
Hi, I am using PI 98 plan on my prepaid Aircel no. with my NOKIA N73 mobile phone. when I use it on my laptop pc, only downloading in utorrent works. Browsing not works. Please suggest me what is to be done. I connect it through bluetooth.
how to see the used quantity at the time of browsing…
hi
how to check net speed when aircel pocket inter net is connected plz answer me
Dear,
Just simply tell
What is the APN, dial up number…
Hi friends:
Thx for ur response who guided me to connect to the system.. Especially to “SANIL”
Regards
Prabu
hi
I have aircel sim when I connect with net setter then show me IND TATA network with romming and dont connect.please help me for connect…..thanx
Hi, i am using the “Spice blueberry mini” as modem please guide me to connect it to pc
i have using newly aircel i get talktime Rs. 38 and pocketinternet, its working in mobile (nokia-c2-c03) but not working in pc (w-7) i have pc suite, previously i use idia in this not prbm. kindly give the solution
i have galaxy y s5360 mobile suggest me how i can connect my mobile to laptop
Sir, i have connected aircel pocket internet to the pc. My os is xp . The problem is i cant access internet on my pc although the connection was established. Google talk, idm are working good, but the browser is not able to open any pages. Pls help
Hai sir. I.’m using Micromax a57 not working at aircel packet internet please helping me
Sir, i have connected aircel pocket internet to the pc. My os is xp . The problem is i cant access internet on my pc although the connection was established. Google talk, idm are working good, but the browser is not able to open any pages. Pls help
Hey,i want to connect my MOTOROLA EX115 with aircel simcard as modem using USB BLUETOOTH DEVICE……..kindly tell me the softwares that are installed and their links and steps……thank you…….
i have sumsung c3262 mobile its not have anroid option how to connect with my laptob for using nternet options kindly guide for my request
i need to connect internet from aircel nw to laptop so want to pc settings
Hello sir,I want internet setting for tablet Micromax p650.please help me
Can we connect without installing the pc suite and device drivers????
hello..ram..im using aircel ..i followed ur above instructions….its get connected as modem was start blinking…bt wenevr i try to access any site through lnternet explorer it does not get open……how??plz help
Did you try pinging to any website/IP ? Check proxy settings on IE