 T-Mobile Modem Setup Instructions
Phone as modem, Windows XP:
Install the software:
1) Install the necessary driver software (the software applicable for the device,) Blackberry Desktop Manager, LG PC Sync, Motorola USB Driver, Nokia PC Suite, Samsung PC Studio or Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
Software availability:
a. Blackberry Desktop Manager: http://tinyurl.com/bu5z4
b. LG PC Sync: http://tinyurl.com/6dnakx
c. Motorola USB Driver: http://tinyurl.com/23yzaf
d. Nokia PC Suite: http://tinyurl.com/y5xxl5
e. Samsung PC Studio: http://tinyurl.com/2crzy5
f. Sony Ericsson PC Suite: http://tinyurl.com/5znqwx
*The above links will redirect to a page allowing download of the most recent software release.
Enter the initialization command:
2) Power on the device and connect it to the computer via USB.
3) Access the device manager: Start, Control Panel, Switch to Classic View, System, Hardware tab, Device Manager.
4) Select the plus (+) sign to the left of modems.
5) Right click the correct modem and select “Properties.”
6) Note that the correct modem will likely have a name corresponding to the name of the phone, such as “Sony Ericsson” or “Motorola.”
7) Select the Advanced tab.
8) Enter the initialization command,
+cgdcont=1,”IP”,”wap.voicestream.com” If you have a T-Mobile Sim
+cgdcont=1,”IP”,”mobileinternet” If you have a Suncom sim
Note that this initialization command is applicable regardless of the internet service subscribed.
9) Select OK to save the command, and minimize the device manager.
10) Close System Properties.
Creating the connection:
11) Select Start, Control Panel, Network Connections.
12) Select “Create a new connection” in the upper left.
13) Select Next to continue, Connect to the internet, Set up my connection manually, Connect using a dial-up modem. ,Click Next
14) Ensure only the correct modem (the modem on which the initialization command was entered) is selected, as selecting multiple or incorrect modems will result in failure of the connection attempt. ,Click Next
15) Specify the ISP or Connection Name, T-Mobile. ,Click Next
16) Dial number is *99#. ,Click Next
17) User name, Password and Confirm password are blank.
18) Deselect the check box asking to make the connection the default connection. ,Click Next
19) Prior to selecting Finish, check the box to add a shortcut to the Desktop.
20) Select Dial.
Make the connection:
21) Locate and double click the newly created DUN connection on the desktop.
22) Ensure username and password are blank and select Dial.
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Phone as modem, Windows Vista:
Install the software:
1) Install the necessary driver software (the software applicable for the device,) Blackberry Desktop Manager, LG PC Sync, Motorola USB Driver, Nokia PC Suite, Samsung PC Studio or Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
Software availability:
a. Blackberry Desktop Manager: http://tinyurl.com/bu5z4
b. LG PC Sync: http://tinyurl.com/6dnakx
c. Motorola USB Driver: http://tinyurl.com/23yzaf
d. Nokia PC Suite: http://tinyurl.com/y5xxl5
e. Samsung PC Studio: http://tinyurl.com/2crzy5
f. Sony Ericsson PC Suite: http://tinyurl.com/5znqwx
*The above links will redirect to a page allowing download of the most recent software release.
Enter the initialization command:
2) Power on the device and connect it to the computer via USB.
3) Access the device manager: Start, Control Panel, Classic View, Device Manager.
4) Select the plus (+) sign to the left of modems.
5) Right click the correct modem and select “Properties.”
6) Note that the correct modem will likely have a name corresponding to the name of the phone, such as “Sony Ericsson” or “Motorola.”
7) On the General tab select the “Change settings” button, then “Continue” to proceed. (If this option is not selected the extra initialization command field may appear gray and not allow editing [CCKB297991].)
8) Select the Advanced tab.
9) Enter the initialization command,
+cgdcont=1,”IP”,”wap.voicestream.com” If you have a T-Mobile Sim
+cgdcont=1,”IP”,”mobileinternet” If you have a Suncom sim
Note that this initialization command is applicable regardless of the internet service subscribed.
10) Select OK to save the command, and minimize the device manager
Creating the connection:
11) Select Start, Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center.
12) Select “Set up a connection or network” in the upper left.
13) Select “Set up a dial-up connection.” ,Click Next
14) When prompted to select a modem, ensure the correct modem (the modem on which the initialization command was entered) is selected.
15) Enter the Dial-up phone number, *99#
16) User name and Password are blank.
17) Specify a Connection name.
18) Select Connect.
19) If prompted, select “Browse the internet now.”
20) If the message “The internet connectivity test was unsuccessful” appears, select “Set up the connection anyway.”
21) It is recommended the connection be tried more than once before changing settings.
22) The connection is now ready for use.
· Once connected, the Set Network Location dialog box may appear. Select a location, such as Home.
Add a shortcut to the desktop:
23) Start, Control Panel, select Network and Sharing Center, Manage network connections
24) Locate the newly created connection.
25) Hold CTRL + Shift and drag the connection to the desktop.
Make the connection:
26) Right click the newly created desktop shortcut and select Connect.
27) Select Dial.
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