How to use E61 in a WLAN without an inserted SIM

Hi all,
I have an E61 since two days, I’m trying to understand if it’s possible to use it into a free WLAN without having the standard SIM inserted into the phone.
Can anybody help me on this?

Many thanks in advance

Alex

10 Responses to How to use E61 in a WLAN without an inserted SIM

  1. just try to establosh regular connection by choosing WLAN accsess point and e61 will ask you “create WLAN connection in offline mode?”. Choose Yes and WLAN works:)

    panariga | 12:13 am on the 3rd of February, 2007

  2. You don’t even have to do it “manually.” If you start the phone without a SIM, you’ll be asked whether you want to use WLAN in offline mode.

    Jonathan Greene | 5:03 am on the 3rd of February, 2007

  3. Let me guess: you want to use it as a mobile browser? its not that good for heavy browsing though- no flash, no tabs (unless with opera) but very usable..

    michaelk | 5:41 am on the 3rd of February, 2007

  4. Is there anyway to disable WLAN from seeking hotspots and trying to connect?

    Jack | 7:53 pm on the 3rd of February, 2007

  5. You can disconnect WLAn by turning off your bluetooth connection under the menu.

    Titian Blue | 10:15 am on the 3rd of February, 2007

  6. Wasnt he asking regarding WLAN and not bluetooth ?

    Satish | 1:33 pm on the 3rd of February, 2007

  7. FAO - Jack, re wireless lan:
    to turn off wireless seeking go menu - settings - connection - wireless lan
    then turn ’show availability’ to ‘never
    far as im aware, it wont search for new wireless networks then…..but it shouldnt try to automatically connect anyway, using standard software…if you have some other hotspot finder software, you need to refer to the instructions for that software.
    rgrds

    rob | 1:28 am on the 3rd of February, 2007

  8. regarding the original question:

    yes you can set up a handset to just use a wireless lan with no sim card.
    i have a spare e61 handset that i use in the house for SIP voip using my wlan.
    set the wireless lan up as ou normally would in connection, wireless lan etc…it will still use it in offline mode.
    rgrds

    rob | 1:30 am on the 3rd of February, 2007

  9. Even when I say “use WLAN in offline mode” it will shutdown the WLAN at some point. Solution?
    -Dummy SIM card (this will activate all radios in the phone, cost between €5-€10)
    -Get a €10 prepaid SIM card

    DJ | 12:17 pm on the 3rd of February, 2007

  10. Have found the Avail WLAN. This is my own wifi at home but can’t seem to get browsing? No obvious instructions to follow. If I go to web in Menu it tries to connect via GPRS only. Any advice greatly apreciated. Tim

    Tim | 12:10 am on the 3rd of February, 2007

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