Windows 7 Phone as modem connected cant display web pages

[cc1]

System Windows 7 32, Acer aspire 5738, Windows 7 installed on top of Vista, working very well so far.

I am trying to use my Sony Ericsson K800i phone as a modem. Pc suite says its connected and is ticking away kb, my phone is charging me for the connection, but I cant open any webpages!!!!

ping www. vodafone.co.uk it says it cant find it.
my default home page is google.

Windows troubleshooting says the IP address is wrong, ticks it when I click repair but goes no further.
Somewhere it says cant find DNS or something simiar.

I connect with a wireless router in the house but want this for weekends away.
The PC suite software is up to date with windows 7, my computer says it doesnt need updates.
I seem to be so near and yet so far from getting this to work.

I need step by step instructions - I am computer literate in most things but dont understand any of this and to write this I keep having to connect through the wireless modem, not the phone!
Thankyou for your help cc1

 

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It seems like you are facing connectivity issues when trying to use your Sony Ericsson K800i phone as a modem to connect to the internet. The problem might be related to incorrect IP settings or DNS configurations. Let's go through step-by-step instructions to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

Step-by-Step Guide to Resolve Internet Connection Issue with Sony Ericsson K800i Phone as Modem:​

1. Check Phone Connection:
   • Ensure that your Sony Ericsson K800i phone is properly connected to your computer.
   • Make sure that the PC Suite software shows a successful connection.
   []Verify Data Connection:
   • Check that your phone's internet data connection is active and working correctly.
   []Check IP Address Configuration:
   • Go to Network and Sharing Center on your Windows 7 PC.
   • Click on the active connection (Sony Ericsson K800i modem).
   • Check the IP address settings. Ensure that they are set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
   []Reset IP Configuration:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:

      ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

   []Check DNS Settings:
   • In the same Network and Sharing Center window, click on "Change adapter settings."
   • Right-click on the Sony Ericsson K800i connection and select Properties.
   • Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click Properties.
   • Ensure that both DNS server addresses are set to obtain DNS server address automatically.
   []Flush DNS Cache:
   • In Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

      ipconfig /flushdns

   []Test Connectivity:
   • Try accessing a website in a web browser to see if the issue is resolved.
   • You can also try pinging a website by running the following command in Command Prompt:

      ping www.vodafone.co.uk

2. Further Troubleshooting:
   • If the issue persists, try resetting your phone's network settings and reconnecting.
   • Ensure that any firewall or security software on your PC is not blocking the connection. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the internet connectivity issue when using your Sony Ericsson K800i phone as a modem. If you encounter any specific errors during these steps, please provide more details for further assistance. Let me know how it goes!