Network Config (work vs. isp) - A Better Way?

zackspilman · 07-13-06, 05:58 PM

There has to be a better way...

I connect to the net with my X51 in the following ways:

Bluetooth Activesync
WEP WiFi (because WPA doesn't work right, even in A12)
GPRS Cell Phone as Modem with proxy (via bluetooth)

Why is it that when I want to check (for example) my email I have to change a whole bunch of settings if I change connections? I have to go to network settings and change everything to work or isp, then I have to make the same change in the email program, then I have to restart all affected programs, then I have to turn around three times and spit, then I have to dance the oogly boogly...

Now I know it's asking a lot to have a utility that automatically picks the best connection and uses it, but why isn't there a utility out there that can handle all application requests for the net through a single management point (like windows ipconfig)?

And I still haven't managed to get to my VPN. Or a windows local area network with any reliability...

MarcusA78 · 07-13-06, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by zackspilman

I have to dance the oogly boogly...

Give it a try ...

Ok, i have all set to WORK and no problems at all. If i'm not connected to WiFi or BT it tries to connect to ISP over my Cellphone automaticly.

zackspilman · 07-13-06, 06:49 PM

yeah, i thought that would work too but I haven't pulled it off.

Using email as an example, there are 3 places the connection can be set to work: inside the messaging program (the account settings), in the network connections utility, and in the wifi settings utility.

How is yours setup? I'll duplicate.

Thanks

benots4 · 07-13-06, 06:51 PM

the last time I did the oogly boogly I could not walk for a week.

I think you are supose to setup two different connections then just switch between them. Instead of editing one each time. Create another work connection and call it my stupid phoney. The cornfigure it for the phone.

zackspilman · 07-13-06, 06:53 PM

ah, right, i didn't emphasize the most important point. My phone connection requires a proxy.

so, if i'm allowing the work connection to default to wifi (which i think it does and that's what you're doing marcus), I'm still stuck wit hthe proxy settings.

My gripe is that I can't switch between two forms of connecting (one requiring a proxy and one not) without getting into the guts of this thing.

Thanks