[mpierce]

I've tried every IMS available for my BB7290 and none worked on the Optus network with the exception of IM+ (http://www.shapeservices.com/eng/im/BLACKBERRY/).

Optus blocks the necessary ports (1863, 443) and will not open them.

IM+ has both a BES and WAP version of their software for a one-time fee. Software works on Jabber, Yahoo, ICQ, MSN and AOL.

Using the WAP version of the software, the settings are:
WAP Gateway IP: 202.193.83.152
WAP Gateway Port: 9201
WAP APN: blackberry.wap

I spent quite a bit of time trying to get a client to work. So, I hope this is helpful.

[craigs]

Does this still work? I've tried setting this up today, but selecting the Trial option (After entering the WAP details) in IM+. It says Redirect connection... at the bottom for a few minutes. It finally says Connect error: null.

I'll try again tomorrow or in a few days, but if anyone else on the Optus network is using this, then please let me know.

Cheers,
Craig.

[craigs]

Actually, it's the gateway IP address that's wrong above.

It should be 202.139.83.152 (Note the class B, the 3 and 9 are the other way around.)

Regards,
Craig.

[craigs]

Originally Posted by mpierce

Optus blocks the necessary ports (1863, 443) and will not open them.

I was able to get them to open the ports, so to speak, by having them enable general GPRS for my phone, not just Blackberry. Now I can connect on any port and run SSH clients, IM's etc.

Craig.