[mcneilt]

messing around i found out that you can change the options in the modem to get 115.2 kbps instead of 9.6 kbps....but i have no clue how i did ( i'm still using a 9600 bps modem though) maybe someone a lot smarter than me will figure it out good luck!!!

[Johno_23]

thanks! needed this!

[_shakabra_]

hey guyz, tryin to find some info on tethering with Bell, can't find any on there website, or here does anybody have some info on fee's or what not for tethering with bell thanx !

[kmrphone]

I downloaded Sprint SmartView, connect my Desktop Manager v4.7 and connected my BB. I am getting an error message that says my modem is out of order! What do I need to do now?

[mustangsball09]

very good thread

[brando6928]

is it bad for your blackberry. my friend said that she burned up hear modem on her phone. so is it bad for it to be used like that. i have the 8900

[soporific151]

Has anyone gotten a Bold running OS 5.0.93 and DM 5.0 on a PC using XP SP3 to tether? Mine was working perfectly prior to the change from an earlier version of OS (ATT standard .167) but I just cannot get it work again. If anyone has any pointers I would be grateful.

I upgraded to .282 from .266 and my Bold stopped tethering, I always get the Error 692: There was a hardware failure in the modem (or other connecting device).

So I checked the modem log and this is what I get...

06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Modem type: Standard Modem
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Modem inf path: mdmgen.inf
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Modem inf section: Gen
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Matching hardware ID: mdmgen
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - 115200,8,N,1, ctsfl=1, rtsctl=2
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Initializing modem.
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - DSR is low while initializing the modem. Verify modem is turned on.
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - CTS is low while initializing modem.
06-25-2009 22:08:12.984 - Send: AT<cr>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.046 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.046 - Interpreted response: OK
06-25-2009 22:08:13.062 - Send: ATE0V1<cr>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.062 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.062 - Interpreted response: OK
06-25-2009 22:08:13.078 - Send: AT<cr>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.078 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.078 - Interpreted response: OK
06-25-2009 22:08:13.078 - Sending user initialization commands.
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Send: AT+CGDCONT=1,<a1><b1>IP<a1><b1>,<a1><b1>wap.cingul ar<a1><b1><cr>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Recv: <cr><lf>ERROR<cr><lf>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Interpreted response: Error
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Session Statistics:
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Reads : 0 bytes
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Writes: 0 bytes

What do your logs show?

[silviya]

Hey better you follow up any book that can help you a lot.

[blkbrywarrior]

Are there hidden fees when using your BB as amodem. I am using the Bold 9000 on .282 on At&t. I was able to set it up to my laptop with no problems what so ever. Currently using Windows 7 Ultimate.

Thanks.

[scotty68]

thanks! first try

hopefully i didnt get charged for it

[Butler]

For T-Mobile users still having problems, use this site. I have been trying this off and on for a year or two and this site has the first set of directions that actually worked.


I can't take credit for it it was found after several google searches at this web site

Sorry if it has already been posted.

[anthonyg817]

now thats whats up

[cafilean]

Are there hidden fees when using your BB as amodem. I am using the Bold 9000 on .282 on At&t. I was able to set it up to my laptop with no problems what so ever. Currently using Windows 7 Ultimate.

Thanks.

Warrior, can you post the steps you took? I am close, but can't seem to get my extra initialization strings input into windows 7. Thanks in advance for your help.

[crazykim]

Does tethering your BB use your available minutes?

[nort1019]

any help out there

[hubermania]

Does tethering your BB use your available minutes?

Data usage, including tethering, has nothing to do with your voice minutes. If you've got a data plan, you should be able to tether your laptop to leech web. However, you'll want to check with your carrier to see if they will pummel you with tethering charges. Most carriers charge some sort of fee for tethering.

[Marky70]

Didnt see if it worked with alltel

[Marky70]

is there an initialization command for Alltel

[iCTO]

Tetherberry.com works on vzw

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

[sergy]

Hi I used my blackberry as a tethered modem on METRO PCS and it works .I had internet test check and gave me a internet connection but no internet explorer browser somebody has help on it

[sergy]

Didnt see if it worked with alltel

check in the main page of blackberry.com to connected your blackberry depending what are you using if its a cdma or EDGE its easy and they have everything there

[sergy]

I upgraded to .282 from .266 and my Bold stopped tethering, I always get the Error 692: There was a hardware failure in the modem (or other connecting device).

So I checked the modem log and this is what I get...

06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Modem type: Standard Modem
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Modem inf path: mdmgen.inf
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Modem inf section: Gen
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Matching hardware ID: mdmgen
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - 115200,8,N,1, ctsfl=1, rtsctl=2
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - Initializing modem.
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - DSR is low while initializing the modem. Verify modem is turned on.
06-25-2009 22:08:12.968 - CTS is low while initializing modem.
06-25-2009 22:08:12.984 - Send: AT<cr>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.046 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.046 - Interpreted response: OK
06-25-2009 22:08:13.062 - Send: ATE0V1<cr>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.062 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.062 - Interpreted response: OK
06-25-2009 22:08:13.078 - Send: AT<cr>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.078 - Recv: <cr><lf>OK<cr><lf>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.078 - Interpreted response: OK
06-25-2009 22:08:13.078 - Sending user initialization commands.
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Send: AT+CGDCONT=1,<a1><b1>IP<a1><b1>,<a1><b1>wap.cingul ar<a1><b1><cr>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Recv: <cr><lf>ERROR<cr><lf>
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Interpreted response: Error
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Session Statistics:
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Reads : 0 bytes
06-25-2009 22:08:13.093 - Writes: 0 bytes

What do your logs show?

if you get the "error 692" try using your blackberry desktop working it should fix your connection you need to has running the program to be able to get the tethered modem it worked for me

[sergy]

I have tmobile and windows vista. Can someone help me too?

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

hope works whit you?? go to the blackberry.com


Task 1

Install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 or later on your computer.

When you install BlackBerry Desktop Software, the drivers that allow the BlackBerry smartphone to communicate through the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and virtual communications port are installed. The standard modem, which is used by dial-up networking, is also installed.

Note: If upgrading your BlackBerry Desktop Software from version 4.0 to 4.1, the required virtual communications port and standard modem might be removed during the upgrade process. If this is the case, re-install the BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 or later and choose the Repair option to re-install these components.


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Task 2

Set up an Internet APN.

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
In the Phone and Modem Options window, click the Modems tab.
Select Standard Modem and click Properties.
Click Change Settings.
In the Standard Modem Properties window, click the Advanced tab.
In the Extra initialization commands field, type the following:
+cgdcont=1,"IP","<your Internet APN>"

Note: The following is applicable for T-Mobile� customers only:

The extra initialization command is: +cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com"

Note: If you do not know your Internet APN, or if you do not have an Internet APN, contact your service provider.

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

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Task 3

To configure dial-up networking, complete the procedure that is appropriate to the operating system you are using:

Windows Vista

Click Start.
Select Connect To.
Click Setup a connection or network.
Click Setup a dialup connection.
In the Dial-up phone number field type *99#.
Type the user name and password provided by your service provider.
In the Connection Name field type BlackBerry.
Click Dialing Rules.
Make sure the profile created in Task 2 has been selected, and then click OK.
Select Connect to establish an internet.
Note: For instructions on connecting a computer to the Internet using a BlackBerry smartphone with CDMA as a tethered modem, see KB04664.

Windows XP operating system

Click Start > Settings > Network Connections.
Double-click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard opens.
Click Next.
Select the Connect to the Internet option. Click Next.
Select Set up my connection manually. Click Next.
Select Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next.
If the Select a Device screen appears, select the Modem - Standard Modem check box. Click Next.
In the ISP Name field, type a name for your connection. Click Next.
In the Phone number field, type *99#. Click Next.
Indicate which users will have access to the connection. Click Next.
Type the user name and password provided by your service provider. Click Next.
Click Finish.
In the Connect window, click Properties.
In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem appears beneath the Connect using heading, and then click Configure.
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.
Windows 2000 operating system

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.
Note: The following is applicable for T-Mobile customers only:

Under the networking tab in the properties window for the dial-up connection, clear the Enable LCP Extensions check box, as well as all check boxes beneath the PPP Settings window.

Double-click Make New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard opens.
Click Next.
Choose Dial-up to private network. Click Next.
In the Phone number field, type *99#. Click Next.
Indicate which users will have access to the connection. Click Next.
Type a name for your connection. Click Finish.
In the Connect window, click Properties.
In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem is selected, then click Configure.
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.

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Task 4

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 smartphone. An active data session might interfere with the modem connection. Also, make sure an ethernet connection is not active at the same time.

Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer.
Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
Click Start > Settings > Network Connections > <name of your new connection>.
Type the user name and password provided by your service provider.
Click Dial.

[SmKnAcE]

hi im using windows 7 ulimate on my desktop and i am having trouble setting up my blackberry storm as a modem. can anyone help?

[crnz]

Sorry if this is a duplicate, but I couldn't find it here. So now that I have the info, I thought I'd share it for those that'll look in future.

Telecom NZ
APN = direct.telecom.co.nz
Username = blank
Password = blank

Vodafone NZ
APN = www vodafone net nz (put a . where I took them out to prevent this board from reformatting it as a hyperlink)
Username = blank
Password = blank