[SwordfishDiehard]

On my iTouch I happened to go to wireless networks, and saw my BB on it. I didn't realize I could do that! Anyway so I tried connecting, couldnt. How can I use it to connect? I have unlimited data so not concerned about the data charges.

Thanks!
Dan

[AVPTI]

If it is a 7.1 device, you just have to turn on mobile hotspot. Beyond that, I'm not too sure if any BlackBerry can tether

[SwordfishDiehard]

Not sure what 7.1 even means. Can you elaborate?

To be honest I assumed tether is the word b/c Ive heard other people use it. Am I using it correctly?

Basically I saw it in my iTouch under wireless networks. Does that mean my iTouch can access it for the net?

[lunaticwithin]

Which curve 3G have you got?

[Solidus433]

7.1 is referring to BB OS7.1

[SwordfishDiehard]

i have the 9300.

[lunaticwithin]

The 9300 does not have OS7.1 therefore no Wifi Hotspot feature.

[SwordfishDiehard]

but the iTouch sees the 9300 in its wireless menu. doesnt that mean its available?

[lunaticwithin]

I don't see how as OS6 does not have the wifi hotspot feature.

Are you sure it's not a bluetooth connection you are seeing?

[SwordfishDiehard]

im not sure i understand what you're saying, as it seems as if your two sentences are contradicting each other? however i just went to wi-fi and i dont see the BB there anymore, tho im pretty sure this was the screen i saw it in earlier. i do see the BB in the bluetooth tho. would pairing them help?

[lunaticwithin]

I'm not sure how they are contradicting? The 9300 runs OS6 - the wifi hotspot feature is only available in OS7.1

You may be able to pair the two devices via bluetooth but I don't believe you will be able to use the internet connection on the 9300 via your ipod.

[SwordfishDiehard]

i think i may have misread your first statement

gotcha. thanks for the help. the only point im confused by now is why i saw the BB in the wireless network. assuming i did indeed see that (i guess its possible i was mistaken) then would there be a way to make it work?

[lunaticwithin]

IF you did see your blackberry as an available wifi connection then in theory yes. But as previously stated, the 9300 does not have the necessary software.

[sweet1231]

I have the BB 3g 9330 - any idea if I can use it as a hotspot for my laptop? Our purchasing dept says yes but I can't figure out how to turn the hotspot feature on if there is such a feature. Thanks in advance for any help.