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jgbozza

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I have a system running over Wifi using the libraries httputils2 for request, JSON for parsing, Network, etc... but now I need a version running over GPRS connection and the point is: I don't have even a clue on how to start it. I havent found much stuff in the community or even outside it.:sign0104:
As far as I know, the GPRS is only the physical layer so all the rest would work perfectly. To get it straight, firstly I want to set up the tablet for a connection and understand how to reach a fixed given IP or Dns (my own server/modem) and afterwards, how to connect peer to peer to other tablet.

Would someone clarify me how to get started ?

Thank you! :sign0085:
 
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Erel

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It depends on what you are trying to do. Calling an online web server (with HttpUtils2) will work as is.

You can also use the Network library to create a low level connection to an online server. However most mobile network providers block incoming connections. This means that you will not be able to directly connect two tablets over GPRS.

This example is a bit relevant: No-IP Android client - Access your device over the internet
 
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I understood the conception.
What I need to do actually is use the job.poststring("http://mydomain.com", "var1=abc&var2=123") basically.
Is there a sample code where I can check an example on how to proceed with the configuration of the gprs and use the httputils afterward?

Thanks again!
 
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timwil

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If you have a working application now it should work on GPRS also. I have applications running on EDGE and HSDPA (GPRS was the first generation - EDGE the second and HSPDA the third or 3G)
 
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Got it, have just tested and it's running.
The job.GetRequest.Timeout is set to 10000 (10 sec). What timeout you use to set for your application?
 
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timwil

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we have crappy telephone service here in the Bahamas (Cable & Wireless/LIME) so I use 20 - 30 seconds
 
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