Blackberry As Wifi Router??

[peterjohnlarson]

Ok so I've searched the forums and the rest of the web for a solution, but can't find a thing. I know I'm going to get some grief for this combination, but I have an Ipod Touch that just has some applications my blackberry doesn't. I know there are apps out there, like WMWifiRouter or WalkingHotSpot for Windows Mobile and Symbian respectively, that will turn your device into a wifi router so any wifi device can use the data connection of the mobile phone. Is there a solution like this for Blackberry? I have a 8320 and I know how to use it as a modem, but i am looking for a solution that will enable my ipod touch to access the data connection on my 8320. Any ideas?

Thanks everyone!

[SinisterJunkie]

No solution that I have seen. Windows Mobile has much the the code built into the OS for Internet Connection Sharing. I don't believe the BlackBerry does, so somone would have to start from the ground up.

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[mast3rw3b]

Originally Posted by SinisterJunkie

No solution that I have seen. Windows Mobile has much the the code built into the OS for Internet Connection Sharing. I don't believe the BlackBerry does, so somone would have to start from the ground up.

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Any new developments on this?

-AM

[lovekeiiy]

I personally don't know any. You may want to try using your PC's shared internet capabilites I'd you how to use the BB as a modem.

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[Dabbill]

Blackberrys cant connect to other devices such as ipods, notebooks, or any thing like that via wifi. Only to access points / routers.

[trucky]

Check out the Cradlepoint routers:

MBR1000 Failsafe Broadband N Router | Cradlepoint Technology

You can use them to connect Blackberries, Aircards and other cellular type devices to create a hotspot virtually anywhere.

[Crackberrykills]

Nice share Trucky. I did not know that.

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[Xopher]

Originally Posted by trucky

Check out the Cradlepoint routers:

MBR1000 Failsafe Broadband N Router | Cradlepoint Technology

You can use them to connect Blackberries, Aircards and other cellular type devices to create a hotspot virtually anywhere.

I don't think this will help the OP's request. They were looking for a way to use the BlackBerry's data connection for internet access on other devices (iTouch). Unless the CradlePoint has direct wireless internet access, it wouldn't give his iPod Touch access to the internet wherever he went.

I don't think there is software available to connect directly to your BB with another device, or giving your BB the ability to share its data connection (except tethered).

[trucky]

Well, the Cradlepoint uses the bb internet connection to make it appear just like any other hotspot or access point would to the touch. Would that not serve the purpose?

[Xopher]

Originally Posted by trucky

Well, the Cradlepoint uses the bb internet connection to make it appear just like any other hotspot or access point would to the touch. Would that not serve the purpose?

Now, that would be intereresting to see if it would actually do this with the BB's internet connection...

From reading the specs, does this mean your BB would have to be tethered to the access point?

[trucky]

I guess it would be like a tether... I use mine every day as a bluetooth DUN. I think the cradlepoint does a similar function. For people like me who don't have access to real broadband choices it's a real interesting concept.

[trucky]

This site has a lot of great info on these systems, including a great forum:

EVDO info, EV-DO Coverage, Tips, News, Reviews, Verizon, Sprint : EVDOinfo.com

I would recommend anyone interested poke around there a bit. People are doing incredible things with this technology.

[Xopher]

From reading their documentation, it talks about using the cellular carrier's aircard for wireless connectivity. So, instead of plugging the card into your laptop, you plug it into the access point and your laptop, phone, iTouch... would gain wifi internet access. The online documentation doesn't show anywhere to use the BlackBerry itself at the internet connection.

It does show tethering your BB to the access point to give the access point use of the BBs internet connection.

[trucky]

Most of the routers support Blackberry...

CradlePoint has released Firmware Version 2.3 that provides official device support for:

• Verizon BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry 8330 Curve, and USB760
• SprintBlackBerry 8330 Curve, U760, and 598U
  
• Alltel UM175 andEC228
• AT&T E870 and Mercury
• Cricket UM100C

[Xopher]

This still means tethering your BB to the Cradlepoint. The USB port on the Cradlepoint will recognize the BlackBerry and use its tethering capabilities to share with the rest of the wirelessly attached devices.