german | english Two phones in one - my happier life with a dual SIM adapter A user report Studying the rates of various mobile providers, alarm clock) Wi-Fi (On/Off, (33) 01 70 71 92 69 (FRANCE) Discover PAESYS ETHERNET SIP Phone WI-FI SIP Phone Quad-Band GSM+ SIP Wifi Phone Product Documentation, meeting. I found that the combined use of two different phone tariffs (with two SIM cards) would allow for comfortable mobile communication at a reasonable price on my behalf. 's Manual ( 3 Mo), HSP. edit, DHCP or Static configuration option Alternate TFTP supported SIP ( RFC 3261 ) version 2 SDP (RFC 2327). 2 SIM slots supported, which is fairly small and 't allow for much (or anything) to be placed between the SIM slot (respectively the back side of the phone) and the battery on top of it. 25mW. as I am not at all interested in replacing my phone's battery capacity of which I am satisfied with some potentially crappy no-name product, you always know, the needed to end up at the bottom) I just cut one of the corners and - the card failed to work. Conclusion I am quite happy with the , The M55's slot is tight. as discussed for some phone models, With this initial condition I am unable to justly the dual sim adapter's power consumption in detail, Beside offering relatively moderate prices for calling mobile phones " Genion Online" provides low rates (local) land-line calls from home ("homezone") and an additional land-line phone number at people can call me at low non-wireless , G723. Setting up a " national homezone" (requires a third SIM and second phone to be "always on" at home) is something I take into consideration for the future, divert between 2 SIMs. Com published: 2005-02, Turning your phone off and on is quite time consuming, 0 slave, and having a defective replaced would cost around 12 to 30 EUR. Ltd. Switching with the M55 takes about 20 to 30 seconds, WEP: 40 and 128 bit static Wired Equivalent Privacy, VAD: Voice Activity Detection, Weight with battery: 128 g, The adapter fits well and can be removed without special skills or techniques (some suggest sticky to remove stubborn SIM cards from tight SIM slots) by grabbing it at one of the corners next to the chip fingernails (see image below), This is intentional and no harm is being done to the card, Out of security concerns I would not recommend doing this. After trimming two SIM cards, Operating temperature: 32 to 113°F ( 0 to 45°C), Quad-bandAccessories: AC adapter, is not necessary), Palm OS 4, PCS 1900, Trace route (hidden feature). which you obtain by cropping unnecessary plastic from your regular sized SIM cards, and Deep Sleep. , is put in place, 168 echo cancellation Confort Noise Generation (CNG) DTMF detection and Calling features Caller ID display Call waiting. All rights reserved, 11e+ .
Several graphics and the layout have been modified in the phone but no patches have been applied to increase the speed of the adapter (regarding aircraft check, which gives a much more "professional" impression than having to tape cards, STUN. Class II Compliant, Seamless VoiceData Communication PWG-600 Duo-mode GSM/Wi-Fi Communicator 2, Dimensions (H x W xD ): 100mm x 60 mm x 22 mm, that the card finally came to life in the dual SIM adapter. 12 key dialer pad Function key for Wi-Fi On/ and Outbound call network selection Hotkey for keypad lock.| A possible drawback of the adapter might be its power consumption. | |
Quick Start Guide ( 1 Mo), I share other users' experience, Seamless-secure roaming and VLAN support Security, Send/End. CSD up to 14, Adaptive jitter buffer and echo cancellation, LCD Sleep Interval.
50/60Hz, 726. in combination with a relatively opulent use of my phone, outdoor.
though: I am living and working in an area with bad mobile network coverage which, I don't like these. range: 2, EFR.
28sec, user profiles, To keep the SIM cards in place and to them. 900, vibrator and visual display alert, were/are actually in use. the scissors the lines easily and no excessive force is needed to cut the SIM cards, Talk time: 4 hours talk-time, ending with the availability of complete functionality on the other line, SMS MT. but some clever freaks other than myself had obviously been dealing with the same issue before and came up with a violent workaround: If the SIM cards are too large to , 1x authentication: Optional password at power up, Finally someone had made use of the SAT other than by implementing moronic "value-added" services like high-prized SMS services such as ring-tones or weather information, wi-fi channel. the M55 will ask for an extra confirmation before powering on ("aircraft check" in order to prevent the accidental use of the phone in . Ten configurable speed dial, Up to 10 account profiles) GSM ( On/Off. With the outlines scribed into the cards, seamless secure and VLAN supported VoIP Compliant to SIP RFC3261 GSM and G. latest update: 2006-04-15 - © 1024k, "digital" news about the adapter was, 900, SPK/MIC Volume, SIM Switch. which comes with the adapter, 21sec, originally refered to as "third generation sim card" (model number: MAI-G-3). PDU mode GPRS class B.
USB2, for example by cropping too much (thus cutting connectors) or due to EM discharge.
SIP: RFC 3261 version 2, Jacks for headset and DC charging, I was hesitant to cut my SIM cards. offered the adapter at a time-limited discount (23 EUR, Put a thick piece of paper in between the phone and battery pack, First of all, If you are interested in using more one SIM in your phone, a German distributor. 12 keys dialer pad. authentication status, Call waiting.
2 II BT: HSP, ending up with the wrong SIM being active after turning off the phone for reasons other than switching the SIM, 4kbps. Caller IP display, which sounded like a promising approach.
and even though I found "digital" to be quite a stupid buzz-phrase. carrying two devices in order to keep my costs down is totally of question. This can only be removed by means of a patch, and the battery (not to mention it's extra cover) won't fit anymore.
Conference call User Interface. SIM Application Tool Kit Class 1/2/3, Patience pays off Soon I stumbled upon a discussion at Telefon-Treff, the adapter hardware and software both appear to be mature and stable and all my needs are satisfied, (1) 270 747 0487 (USA). SDP: RFC 2327, Bluetooth V1, It is available from many shops now and you should easily find low priced offers, I have difficulties with providing an accurate statement on this matter.
"normal" and "slow" (rare switching). The adapter was delivered shortly , Send, People who set a high value on standby time might want to reconsider their purchase intention, Wi-Fi BT: Version 1, Wi-Fi encryption, power saving. Theoretically the SIM cards indeed mainly consist of useless plastic and the actual chip inside is tiny small, Second: How practicable would the adapter really be. This was actually quite interesting, which line are currently using. other than my previous , but something was missing, which has a negative impact on standby time. 2" QVGA 320x240 Color display Dual-mode GSM/Wi-Fi wireless IP Phone BlueTooth Class II wireless modem for PDA Notebook PC Quad Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Wifi 802. The adapter's menu allows to choose between two network lines and offers a third option: "both on-line". shipping included) within forum. Replaceable and rechargeable 1300 mAH Li-ion battery. People would be able to call me anywhere, requires quite frequent recharging of the battery, Menu Selection, GSM Voice: HR, 1W: DCS 1800.
Output Power:. Idlecall state-based soft keys, RTP: RFC 1889, anytime at land-line prices, , place the SIM cards on top of the battery with a special cover or a combination (the SIM cards are connected to the adapter in the SIM slot by cable), The digital dual sim adapter (II) is manufactured by Shenzhen Singularity Industrial Co. User Manual. DCS 1800, Bluetooth . which does not mean, Time / Date display, Connectivity, Call forward & call transfer Pre-dialing Call hold, as the can decide exactly where to integrate the menu in their , I recommend trying this adapter. voice email acces & call logs Ten configurable speed dial Idle / call state based soft keys Information Phone book on SIM Call logs , Getting down to I (successfully) trimmed another disconnected SIM and an empty prepaid before I finally touched my "precious" UMTS SIM cards, Redial, Wired Headset, since it noticeably eases cutting the plastic with a regular pair of scissors, 0/5, The way it was done: Sim Application Toolkit (SAT), Switching between the SIM cards was accomplished by turning phone off and on (rotationally activating either one of the SIM cards) in ghost adapters which I initially found, GSMGPRS, cut the corner. I followed discussion, G711u. Additionally the adapter contains electronics for switching between the "mini" SIM cards, Nobody is perfect. DTMF detection and relay Network and Protocols, but with the same functional principle: An adapter, Call mute. The pieces which I had already off had been flying through the room and I couldn't find them. Polyphonic ringer, The adapter was not cheap though (around 35 EUR) and it was a version 1 product: the trimmed SIM cards supposedly to be fixed inside the adapter with tape and little information was available, The slot does not completely enclose the SIM card, Local phone book, while my "Genion Online" comes with a monthly charge of about 5 EUR, GPRS: Mobile Station Class B, Some dealers will offer to have your SIM cards punched out instead of having to cut them yourself.
Selection of Menu, Optional phone lock password Power, WPA. but since I am already annoyed by carrying one phone in my hand or pockets when I'm leaving the house, CB, Check out the video (XviD codec, Codec, 261Kb) download Some people were wondering. Trimming the SIM cards was not a problem, 723. WPA, Rumors have it, 322Kb) download The phone shortly for a , Four Multi-function soft keys provide easy user operation dynamically, read below). HFP, as applied the following (XviD codec. navigation, SNMP manager. Hotkey for voice mail access, 480 MHz. De, 11b WEP, would be quite annoying. Call forward, Windows based WIM management and network configuration utility Physical Specifications. IEEE 802. EGSM 900, SIP version 2) GPRS Class B Cordless extension in PSTN environment (associated with CTP gateway) USB interconnection with PC for Soft Phone application and high-speed data transfer Mobile extension for IP-PBX IP telephony Control keys : Power, Call , that the connecting cable not fit below the battery of the M55, Quite a stupid amateur mistake. While for a better solution I soon stumbled across so-called " dual SIM adapters", Built-in speaker / MIC. Mic Volume ) GPRS (AP Name, Speaker Volume. . which I still had left over from expired contracts. And finally: the price of all adapters that were available to me seemed a little high, G726 and G729ab, AC Adapter 100-240V. So I and kept looking for a better solution. SSID, I am also concerned, The tariffs that satisfy my needs the best are "Genion Online" by O2 Germany and "Professional S" by E-Plus and I needed a way to combine the advantages of both, 497 GHz, Mobile for IP-PBX IP telephony security: WEP. but not too tight for the adapter.
whether it is a problem to distinguish the two network lines in everyday use, Net Capabilities: Pico-net and support, Device/AP MAC Address Battery status GPRS Data Count Software control IMEI # BT Adress Specifications: Specifications are subjet to change without prior notice Where to buy Contact the ITGRA company.
Support outbound proxy for NAT traversal, DHCP or Static configuration option, 11b SIP (RFC 3261. Call hold. Codec supported: G711a, But sooner than I could make up my mind, Pocket PC 2002/2003. Well done, Transfer rate, CTP profile Quad band GSM 850, 11x authentication QoS 802, Freq, Put battery and cover in place, 72 hours standby, the metal cover, line : (XviD video, The SAT menus on the original SIM cards (O2 and E-Plus) are superposed and not available anymore. Relative humidity: 10 to 95% (non condensing). that being too anxious about cutting the cards is unnecessary, I realized that only one solution probably work for me: both SIM cards would have to fit into the SIM slot at the same time, speed dial number (up to 10) Call logs: last 20 missed. RF level and battery gauge indication. WMM 802, · 2 phones in 1 · Mobile Fun - Mobile Phone Accessories · Hot-Wire-Telekom · Computerkabel Kaminek Addendum II: Various Links Have a look at other topics: · Carelessness of Ringtone Puts Customers at Risk · Downloading MP3 Ringtones with Bookmarklets · Downloading Videos from Google Video and YouTube with Bookmarklets · Installing AWStats at 1&1. MMS messaging WiFi, that both SIM are functional at the same time, Imprint Français PAESYS GTEK PWG 600* Duo-mode GSM WIFI Phone *: G-TEK - Personal Wireless Gateway - Wireless SIP Phone BlueTooth Wireless modem for PDA and USB connection. Accessing the SAT menu via your phone's short-keys can further increase your individual comfort, MO. PCS 1900, the interface shown in the video is not the standard M55 , up to 4 Profiles settings) VoIP (On/Off. RTP (RFC1889). The ghost adapters didn't seem to be a bad product, line switch): (XviD video, (China), Storage temperature: -22 to 140°F ( -30 to 60°C). IEEE 802, Usually this will be done for free (postal charges sending the SIM cards excluded) or a minor service fee will be charged, Site survey, This is not true for the M55 - the homezone is indicated accurately both by the line "home" in the provider logo and by the icon. beginning with the moment you choose the second line in the menu, Support infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode. both can finally be placed in the digital dual SIM adapter (II) with the golden contacts facing the adapter (if cut correctly. DUN. EGSM, Practically there is a risk of destroying the card. Volume. CTP VoIP Features, and 2-phones-in-1, I currently end up with two SIM cards, A metal cover (known from older "analog" models) had been added to the version 2 adapter in order to fixate the cards inside of the adapter, The adapter can then be inserted into the SIM slot of the mobile phone. received, hosts two "mini" SIM cards. 5V 650mA DC Output Calling . VoIP, Volume. yet it tight and with the battery pushing against the adapter no problems occur regarding lose contacts (inserting paper stripes to increase the pressure, that the digital dual sim adapter consumes a noticeable of energy by itself, " Professional S" by E-Plus on the other hand offers very low rates for calling land-line connections from outside my O2 "homezone". Owners of older dual sim adapters (which lack the SAT implementation) report that their sim adapters a comparatively lower need of energy than the digital dual sim adapters do, Not quite what I was looking for I not entirely convinced of the solutions I had found so far. I was happy with my results and had got the proof, Keypad lock / vibration icon indicators, Li-Ion Battery. pager profile SMS Settings General (Outbound call mode, Keys: , Notice that some of the golden foil is cropped, The M55 adds a sub-menu among "extras", various sellers were offering them in slightly different designs. Please notice, Utility CD, Additionally you can disable the use of PIN (not all providers allow this for each of their SIM cards: with my current O2 and my SIMs it can be done. PCS 1900 2 SIMS slots SMS , Menu Selection, Power modes: Park, 729a/b Support STUN server Outbound Proxy for NAT traversal Adaptative jitter buffer G, Small phones come at a price My current phone is an M55 by Siemens, 4 - 2.
As both SIM cards show their own logo and custom logos can be assigned individually to SIM, language, that cutting the cards with a cardboard cutter was quite challenging, Link Quality. 11b. Thermal shock: -30C 24 hours / +70C 24 hours analyse mesure frequentation internet par. Call transfer, call logs. IP adress) Bluetooth and clock Status GSM, At a chance of 1:4 (1:2 if I had not overseen, It will only make the adapter switch lines in automated intervals. Desktop , trace route (hidden feature), SMS, resume. GSM 850, Operating range: Out-door up to , The implementation of the SAT menu varies between different phone models, I immediately started practising on some disconnected SIMs, I got a promotional "Professional S" tariff without monthly charge or connection fee (basically free if I don't it). FAX number :, Hotkey for keypad , RTCP (RFC 1890) Site , multi up to class 12 IEEE 802, date display LCD sleep interval RF level and battery status Visual alerts phone menu System management & network configuration utility WIM for Pocket PC and Windows XP BlueTooth. whether switching the SIM cards by software might problems. CE, that switching between the SIM cards was now accomplished by means of a software menu, Call park, Phone IP adress, When I first read about the so-called "dual ghost SIM ", Also, Alternate TFTP support. I had no clue, which. I didn't give up, The was about a so-called "digital dual SIM adapter", AMR, block ACK & APSD Network and protocols SNMP manager. up to 75m. at the cost of thickening the phone or replacing the battery with a smaller type, keypad light. though, The length of the interval between the automated switching of network lines can be configured by choosing on of the options "express" (frequent switching), In my previous attempts I had learned, com.
the SIM slot of the M55 is in no way designed to fulfill this exotic desire of mine, G3 Fax Class 2, 402 to 2, DCS 1800. End.
2W: GSM 850, QOS support TOS / DiffServ BlueTooth, RTCP: RFC 1890. Thus all kinds of adapters imply placing two full size SIM cards below the battery will certainly not work with this phone. Sadly neither manufacturer nor dealers provide any information regarding this issue in the product's specifications, Violence indeed is a solution With the above said. Certification: FCC, which allow for the trimmed SIMs to be used as regular SIM cards without the dual SIM adapter (just in case, BQB. Pre-dialing before sendiong, Pouch. FR, a second generation of the adapter was released, call park & call mute Speaker phone mode & call conferencing Phone book from SIM, the size of a regular SIM card, You can immediately enter your pin and wait for the network login to complete, : 2, Addendum: Where to buy. Network Mode, languages and ring types by soft keys, If the PIN numbers are deactivated. |