How to use BlackBerry-laptop internet tether

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How do I use my BlackBerry to tether internet service for my laptop? I did the downloads and used the wizards to set it up with my BB and laptop but I still can't get the internet that way. I keep getting error msgs, so the dial-up doesn't connect.

Does anyone have any successful experience with this?

The reason that I want to do this is when I travel to MIL's house next year I want to have internet access. She doesn't have internet at her house. I can use my BB for myself but I want to show her things on the internet. The BB screen is too small for her to view comfortably. So I was thinking of taking my HP laptop with me.

I have Windows XP on the laptop. My BB is a Curve with 4.2.2 OS. My service is T-Mobile.

Any tips?
 
Reba said:
How do I use my BlackBerry to tether internet service for my laptop? I did the downloads and used the wizards to set it up with my BB and laptop but I still can't get the internet that way. I keep getting error msgs, so the dial-up doesn't connect.

Does anyone have any successful experience with this?

The reason that I want to do this is when I travel to MIL's house next year I want to have internet access. She doesn't have internet at her house. I can use my BB for myself but I want to show her things on the internet. The BB screen is too small for her to view comfortably. So I was thinking of taking my HP laptop with me.

I have Windows XP on the laptop. My BB is a Curve with 4.2.2 OS. My service is T-Mobile.

Any tips?
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Do you have modem driver CD for BB? It supposed to include with package.

I did tested with modem on my BB and it worked fine on Windows because Verizon include driver CD on almost all phone.

Without modem driver would be very painful to tethering like happened to my att BB that don't have modem driver and alot of headache to work out then gave up.

If not then you could find proxy based application but would be more slower.
 
Foxrac said:
Do you have modem driver CD for BB? It supposed to include with package.
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Yes, I installed the BB CD into my laptop.


Without modem driver would be very painful to tethering like happened to my att BB that don't have modem driver and alot of headache to work out then gave up.
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The BB CD installed the "Standard Modem" into my laptop.
 
Reba, I suggest you calling tech support from tmobile who is expert, experiences, & answer your Q. Plus they will teach you how to set up.. ;)
 
XBGMER said:
Reba, I suggest you calling tech support from tmobile who is expert, experiences, & answer your Q. Plus they will teach you how to set up.. ;)
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I was thinking about taking it to the T-Mobile office down the street. I have some time off this week so I guess that's what I'll do.
 
Hey! I found the info for ya Here's the link and hopefully you can get it working..

http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/setu...-as-modem-to-access-the-internet-from-you-pc/



On my Sprint BB Curve, For example: My BB Curve 8330 connect to laptop using SprintSpeed software that I had to manually download from Sprint. It was not included in BB Curve CDrom that came with my BB.. I can use Bluetooth on my BB to pair it with my laptop's Bluetooth USB dongle and it connects as a modem!. It works nicely and don't need to use USB cable.


I googled search and there is another way to setup PAM, Here it is, scroll it halfway down and you should see "Tmobile's Phone as Modem plan" and software from Microsoft free download is called "ActiveSync" so I don't know if it's any good or not. Tmobile been quiet about it. Interesting!!

Here it is ..
Use Your Cell Phone as a Modem for Your PC




Good luck
Catty
 
purplecatty said:
Hey! It's not in BB's CD that came with BB. You'll have to download a separate software that is for connecting BB to PC for internet purpose. For example: My BB Curve 8330 connect to laptop using SprintSpeed software that I had to manually download from Sprint. It was not included in BB Curve CDrom that came with my BB..

Tmobile may have it's own Phone As Modem software. I did this by google searching. Here it is, scroll it halfway down and you should see "Tmobile's Phone as Modem plan" and software is called "ActiveSync"

Here it is ..
Use Your Cell Phone as a Modem for Your PC

There's another one, you might be interested more updated version:

How To: Tether Your T-Mobile Smartphone as a Modem (2008 Edition)

Good luck
Catty
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Verizon does included modem driver CD with my BB.
 
Foxrac said:
Verizon does included modem driver CD with my BB.
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Recheck my posting above you. You'd be surprised where's my original posting and been changed. I believe you quote while I edited my posting same time. Ooopsie. It was just the correction.

Catty
 
purplecatty said:
Hey! I found the info for ya Here's the link and hopefully you can get it working..

http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/setu...-as-modem-to-access-the-internet-from-you-pc/



On my Sprint BB Curve, For example: My BB Curve 8330 connect to laptop using SprintSpeed software that I had to manually download from Sprint. It was not included in BB Curve CDrom that came with my BB.. I can use Bluetooth on my BB to pair it with my laptop's Bluetooth USB dongle and it connects as a modem!. It works nicely and don't need to use USB cable.


I googled search and there is another way to setup PAM, Here it is, scroll it halfway down and you should see "Tmobile's Phone as Modem plan" and software from Microsoft free download is called "ActiveSync" so I don't know if it's any good or not. Tmobile been quiet about it. Interesting!!

Here it is ..
Use Your Cell Phone as a Modem for Your PC




Good luck
Catty
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:ty: I'll try to check it out when I get home tonight.
 
purplecatty said:
Recheck my posting above you. You'd be surprised where's my original posting and been changed. I believe you quote while I edited my posting same time. Ooopsie. It was just the correction.

Catty
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Yup, just saw it.
 
Nathan said:
I use this for my clients. It will work on most Blackberrys. Sprint Software Downloads - PDA/ Smart Phones - BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330
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This website is taking forever to load :lol: I think I know what you r talking about "sprintspeed" bb modem software. I use that too.

Also you can use Bluetooth too. If your laptop have bluetooth built in or using Bluetooth USB dongle (like IVT Bluesoleil dongle). It works very well pairing as modem. It's kinda simple and straightfoward when I use it. It would be easier to use when in a hurry using laptop during lunch break and no worry about digging and plugging USB cable. But when it's not in use, Be sure BB's bluetooth is turned off or disabled to prevent hacker hacking ur BB.

Catty
 
purplecatty said:
This website is taking forever to load :lol: I think I know what you r talking about "sprintspeed" bb modem software. I use that too.

Also you can use Bluetooth too. If your laptop have bluetooth built in or using Bluetooth USB dongle (like IVT Bluesoleil dongle). It works very well pairing as modem. It's kinda simple and straightfoward when I use it. It would be easier to use when in a hurry using laptop during lunch break and no worry about digging and plugging USB cable. But when it's not in use, Be sure BB's bluetooth is turned off or disabled to prevent hacker hacking ur BB.

Catty
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I don't have Sprint or Bluetooth.

I stay away from Sprint since they wrongfully took money from Hubby's bank account.
 
Reba said:
I don't have Sprint or Bluetooth.

I stay away from Sprint since they wrongfully took money from Hubby's bank account.
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Reba, I know a good friend who uses Blackberry on her laptop (wifi) since two years or so... if you still need her help, just send me a pm then I will give you her vp# if you do have a vp to contact her and have her explaining you how to.
 
Reba said:
I don't have Sprint or Bluetooth.

I stay away from Sprint since they wrongfully took money from Hubby's bank account.
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Same here but different reason, I think you know that.
 
Reba said:
I was thinking about taking it to the T-Mobile office down the street. I have some time off this week so I guess that's what I'll do.
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Yeah alright, just let me know hows turn it out when you done, and please teach me how to use blackkberry as modem. ;)

Good Luck!
 
XBGMER said:
Yeah alright, just let me know hows turn it out when you done, and please teach me how to use blackkberry as modem. ;)

Good Luck!
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I didn't have time to go to the T-Mobile office last week but I will try again this Tuesday. As soon as I find out something, I'll let you know. :)
 
Reba said:
I didn't have time to go to the T-Mobile office last week but I will try again this Tuesday. As soon as I find out something, I'll let you know. :)
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Reba, No problem and Take it easy.. no rush.. ;)
 
I went to T-Mobile today. This is what I found out.

The guy that works there is a BB user himself but he suggested that I use tech support for setting up tethered internet. He hasn't tried that himself.

Also, the guy said that the roaming cost for out-of-area laptop internet was HUGE and he didn't recommend using the tethered laptop. :(

So, I guess I won't bother with it. Back to square one for ways to get internet when I visit MIL. Maybe I'll be lucky and one of her neighbors uses an unsecured wireless router that I can connect to, heh, heh. :lol:

While I was at T-Mobile, I asked the guy about 4.5 software for BB. He recommended it. So I might download that. I know there's another thread about the BB 4.5, so I'll check it out.
 
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