Error 734: on T-Mobile US

[sobetron]

I searched the entire forum but could not find the straight answer. All other threads filled with data plan discussions.

Now, everything is all set but when I try to tether my 8900 I receive that error:
"error 734 the ppp link control protocol was terminated".

Please only straight answer needed. No need to discuss BB data plan or PC and/or modem setup issues.

Thank you in advance.

[Heresy]

Are you using at+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com" in your extra initialization commands?

[sobetron]

Originally Posted by rlp32

Are you using at+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com" in your extra initialization commands?

Yes. Everything is in order as what it supposed to be.

[shepboyy]

Im getting the same error with ATT.

[Doctor A]

I know you guys know more than I but you might want to double check using this configurator from T-Mobile. I kept having problems and this got me hooked up fine using 8900 as modem with T-Mobile:

T-Mobile Wireless Data Configurator

Doc

[slimer]

This is what that link told me.

Still isn't working. Argh!

Setup of BlackBerry Curve to Laptop Windows XP using BlackBerry Universal USB Cable for GPRS

Prerequisite

RIM BlackBerry Curve handset purchased from T-Mobile

BlackBerry Desktop Manager software installed on the PC

If the CD-Rom is unavailable, visit Unsupported Browser to download and install the most recent version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager software.

User must be logged in as Administrator or have administrative privileges in the profile to modify system files

PC with an available USB port



Setting up the device

1. On the handset, press the Menu button.
2. Scroll to Options and press the trackball.
3. Scroll to Security Options and press the trackball.
4. Scroll to Firewall and press the trackball.
5. Scroll to Status and press the trackball.
6. Scroll to Disabled and press the trackball.
7. Press the Escape button.
8. Scroll to Save and press the trackball.
9. Press the End Call Button.



Setting up the modem

1. On the PC, with the handset powered on, connect the USB cable from the USB port to the side of the handset.
2. Windows will detect the handset and install all necessary drivers.
3. Double click the Desktop Manager icon on the desktop.
4. Click Options and then Connection Settings.
5. Ensure the Connection drop down displays USB.
6. Click Detect.
7. When the Warning dialog box appears, click OK.
8. When the Success dialog box appears, it should display USB device found, click OK.
9. Ensure the Connection field displays USB-PIN: and click OK.
10. Click Start and then Control Panel.
11. Double click the Phone and Modem Options icon.
12. Click the Modems tab.
13. Click once on the Standard Modem then click Properties.
14. Click the Advanced tab.
15. Type at+cgdcont=1,”IP”,”wap.voicestream.com” in the Extra initialization commands field.
16. Click OK twice.



Setting up the connection

1. On the PC, return to the Control Panel.
2. Double click the Network Connections icon.
3. Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection.
4. A New Connection Wizard will appear, click Next.
5. Click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
6. Click to select Set up my connection manually and click Next.
7. Click to select Connect using a dial-up modem and click Next.
8. If prompted, click to select Standard Modem over Bluetooth link.
9. Ensure it is the only modem selected and then click Next.
10. Enter T-Mobile GPRS in the ISP Name field and then click Next.
11. Enter *99# in the Phone Number field and then click Next.
12. Ensure the User name, Password and Confirm password fields are blank.
13. Click to select from the available options and then click Next.
14. Click Finish.



Making the connection

1. On the PC, a Connect T-Mobile GPRS dialog will appear.
2. Ensure the User name and Password fields are blank.
3. Ensure *99# is displayed in the Dial field.
4. Click Dial.

You will now be connected to the T-Mobile GPRS service

[Armando175]

I was getting a few errors while trying to tether my 8320. I called TMO tech support and they did everything possible to help me out. The issue, Windows XP in my opinion. When I got my notebook it came with Windows Vista. I downgraded to XP because I didn't like Vista. That's when the problems with tethering started. I went back to upgrade to Vista and what do you know? Tethering works now. I'm actually posting this via my BBs tethering connection. Would I get rid of my broadband cable? There's a 50/50 chance. Not sure yet. I don't see why I should pay over $40+ for internet when I can use my BB to go online.

So your problem might lie in the Windows OS itself. I'm not going to guarantee that THATS the issue with you but you might keep it in mind.