Answer: Most WAP-enabled Nokia phones can be configured by means of the Over-The-Air (OTA) settings, which are sent to the phone by SMS. Most other makes of phones must be configured manually. We have step-by-step setup guides on our website for most of the WAP phones on the market.

A large majority of phones now come pre-configured with WAP settings. If you're phone is not configured, we recommend that you contact your service provider and ask for your WAP settings to be sent to you.

We provide the configuration settings of the WAP phone for select models that support OTA (Over the Air). Just send an SMS request and you will receive the response. Simply save this and start using the phone to access the WAP services. On request, this can be provided at a reasonable charge.

No, WAP Proof does not contain WAP settings for mobile phones. Ask your mobile operator for the WAP settings of your mobile phone. Check that the web page you are attempting to view can be opened in your web browser (Mozilla or Internet Explorer). It can be done by copying the URL from WAP Proof's URL line to the web browser's URL line. If the web browser does also report an error, check your network settings.

Answer: Yes, if your phone supports WAP, you can use the eXactmobile WAP settings to connect to our WAP service.

Your service provider will have to enable your SIM card for Data/Fax. Please check the CellphoneFUN website (www.cellphonefun.co.za) for the service settings for your handset.

The WAP phones (at least Nokia 7110) uses the V.110 protocol to communicate. Check that your ISDN terminal supports this protocol.

Answer: Yes. All polyphonic ringtones are downloaded via WAP after a SMS with the URL or bookmark have been received. The exception is for the Alcatel 511, where the polyphonic ringtone is received via SMS. The Alcatel 511 is the only handset that receives the polyphonic ringtone via SMS.

Answer: WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a protocol standard that provides Internet browsing functionality for small hand-held devices - such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants - via a mini-browser built into the unit.

The wap configuration process depends on you phone model and the Wireless Operator you choose: for instructions on wap configuration consult the appropriate Provider documentation.

The first thing you need to check is that your mobile phone has wap/gprs capabilities, if it has then you will need to ensure that the phone settings are correct, setting details for the main UK networks can be found at;

The following items are delivered by wap download - Polyphonic Ringtones, Wallpapers and Games. This means you phone must be able to connect to the internet using wap so that you can download these items. Mist phones come connfigured for wap and you just select Services from the menus and then open the RingtonesIreland.com bookmark you receivedafter completing your order.

See the Instructional, Communication & Information Technology Wireless information Web page. This page has a link to information about what you need to do to connect to wireless access, as well as links to other information about the campus wireless access project.

CellGroove.com sends its ringtones, graphics and text message information through both premium and standard text-messages. If you don't have a subscription plan that includes a text messaging element, please contact your carrier and ask them to enable it. TrueTones, Polyphonic ringtones, color wallpapers and animated wallpapers require your mobile device to be Internet enabled.

If you have not accessed a WAP or website before, you may find you need to set up your phone before you can access the Bird News Anywhere service (though many phones are supplied pre-configured). If you're not sure, contact your mobile provider or handset manufacturer; the following websites may prove useful:

Open Outlook by clicking on Start --> All Programs --> Microsoft Office --> Microsoft Office Outlook 2003. Click on Do not upgrade. Copy this screen exactly as it is except for in Your Name replace "Joe Student" with your name and replace E-mail Address with your e-mail address. Then click on More Settings... Your Inbox for Microsoft Outlook will open. Click on the + sign next to postoffice.onu.edu to see all your folders.

Data travels from the WAP device to a receiving station, much like all voice calls do with mobile cell phones. This receiving station is known as a WAP Gateway, and its task is to act as a middleman between a WAP device and a web-based resource (in other words a web server directly connected to the Internet). Depending on the configuration, a WAP gateway may communicate with a WAP Server, and the WAP server/gateway may even be the same entity.

Please check your GPRS settings with your network operator, and confirm that the correct settings are saved to your phone, if not you will not be able to access this service. This is a free, once only requirement. Following is a list of the different phone companies, and the numbers you have to call to get the Internet enabled on your phone. Do you have coverage where you are? Check the coverage bars on your mobile phone.

Answer: Only phones with WAP capabilities can access WAP. If your phone does not support WAP there is no way to make it WAP compatible.

Answer: When you access our WAP service, you will be billed for the call by your service provider in the same way as any other call. There is no other charge.