Bold as a Modem Tether

[Renntag]

I am hoping to connect to the net via a tether to my BBRY without paying for a tethering plan. I have BBRY unlimited data plan.

How do I know if I have a GPRS activation?

Originally Posted by mediyoga

It works easily for me. The minimum you need is a GPRS activation apart from data services which can be independent of GPRS. Here is something you may find useful. I culled it from the net:
Task 1: Install Blackberry desktop software on your computer.

Already had this installed and functioning.

Originally Posted by mediyoga

Task 2:

Set up Internet APN.

What does APN stand for? (Access Provider Name)?

Originally Posted by mediyoga

6. In the Extra initialization commands field, type the following:

+cgdcont=1,"IP","Your apn name"

I used "WAP.ATT" for the APN name. Initially I typed it verbatim as it appears above, as there were no other instructions otherwise. My thought was that the info may be auto filled by another application.

Originally Posted by mediyoga

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11. Enter the user name and password provided by your service provider. Click Next.

Was I supposed to be given a user name and p/w by ATT?

Originally Posted by mediyoga

Task 4:

Connect the BlackBerry device to the computer and verify that BlackBerry Desktop Manager displays Connected. ...

Tak 5:

Connect to the Internet using dial-up networking.

Note: During this procedure, do not operate the BlackBerry Browser or any third-party applications on the BlackBerry device. An active data session may interfere with the modem connection. Also, make sure an ethernet connection is not active at the same time.

BBRY connected
How do I know if any other data sessions are active on my BBRY? It is capable of multi-tasking, so how do you tell if sessions are running in the background?
No Ethernet connection active on the laptop, (no cable connected to port).
BBRY connected via USB cable.
Laptop running WinXP.

Originally Posted by mediyoga

1. Connect the BlackBerry device to the computer.
2. Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
3. Click Start>Settings>Network Connections><name of your new connection>.
4. Enter the user name and password provided by your service provider.
5. Click Dial.

Again, how do I know my username and P/W? I am not paying for a tethering plan and do not wish to.

Originally Posted by mediyoga

Also what worked for me was to enter the apn name on the BB also without user name and password.
Hope this is useful

Where would you do this?


Anyone able to tether for free over ATT?

[crazyphoneguy]

It would be so awesome if we could turn our Blackberries into WiFi routers like Symbian phones. That would make it a true business phone!

[Renntag]

What would be MORE awesome is if we didnt have to pay extra for that functionality.

[inwoodg]

I`m new to Crackberry can some one email me simple instructions on how to use my Blackberry Bold 9700? I have unlimited data with T-Mobile. Thanks a lot in advance.

[sammy_oh]

Originally Posted by mediyoga

It works easily for me. The minimum you need is a GPRS activation apart from data services which can be independent of GPRS. Here is something you may find useful. I culled it from the net:
Task 1: Install Blackberry desktop software on your computer.

Task 2:

Set up Internet APN.

1. Go to Start>Settings>Control Panel.
2. Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
3. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click the Modems tab.
4. Select Standard Modem and click Properties.
5. In the Standard Modem Properties window, click the Advanced tab.
6. In the Extra initialization commands field, type the following:

+cgdcont=1,"IP","Your apn name"

1. Click OK.
2. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click OK.

Task 3:

1. Go to Start>Settings>Network Connections.
2. Double-click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard opens.
3. Click Next.
4. Select the Connect to the Internet option. Click Next.
5. Select Setup my connection manually. Click Next.
6. Select Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next.
7. If the Select a Device screen appears, select the Modem - Standard Modem check box. Click Next.
8. In the ISP Name field, type a name for your connection. Click Next.
9. In the Phone number field, type*99#. Click Next.
10. Indicate which users will have access to the connection. Click Next.
11. Enter the user name and password provided by your service provider. Click Next.
12. Click Finish.
13. In the Connect window, click Properties.
14. In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem appears beneath the Connect using heading, and then click Configure.
15. In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure none of the other check boxes are selected. Click OK. In the Properties window, click OK.

Task 4:

Connect the BlackBerry device to the computer and verify that BlackBerry Desktop Manager displays Connected. The BlackBerry device must be identified by BlackBerry Desktop Manager in order for the modem to establish a connection

Tak 5:

Connect to the Internet using dial-up networking.

Note: During this procedure, do not operate the BlackBerry Browser or any third-party applications on the BlackBerry device. An active data session may interfere with the modem connection. Also, make sure an ethernet connection is not active at the same time.

1. Connect the BlackBerry device to the computer.
2. Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
3. Click Start>Settings>Network Connections><name of your new connection>.
4. Enter the user name and password provided by your service provider.
5. Click Dial.
Also what worked for me was to enter the apn name on the BB also without user name and password.
Hope this is useful

My carrier is digicel trinidad and tobago..curve 8520..I run windows 7....I did all dat....it says connected on d desktop manager n starts countin d time....however,I hav no internet access...d icon has d little caution sign....wen I trouble shoot d connection I get
Remote device won't accept the connection
N I'm lik wta???
Can anyone possibly give me a clue as to wat dat means n how to solve it?

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