use 7100i to surf net w/ laptop

[newbb7100iuser]

How do I connect to the internet on my laptop using my 7100i? I know Cingular offers software for their blackberrys...but I can't seem to figure out how to utilize my 7100i to surf the net on my laptop. Thanks!

[Bobb]

Click on this link and try it:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/blackberry-guides/2019-user-howto-use-blackberry-modem-laptop.html?highlight=blackberry+modem

I've used it with my 7100t, and it works well. Can't say for your phone model, but it's worth a try.

Good luck!

[kurrupt_1]

I don't think you can tether(?) the 7100i.

[option94]

i didn't think you could tether it either. Need an 8700 or 7130.

[southwestcomm]

Do you really want to tether at 19k anyway?

[2kaccordcoupe]

+1
I tired it once on my i860 using circuit data... Never again! iDEN is very slow when compared to other technologies.

Do you really want to tether at 19k anyway?

[lhuff]

I haven't tried it, but I've read that MobiShark (http://www.mobishark.com/) will work. I think it will be very painful even if you get it to work. They have a free trial so you can give it a shot for free.

[southwestcomm]

Circuit Data is dial up. iDEN also supports Packet Data which has a maximum sped of 56K. Either way very slow compared to EVDO.