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yjajoo · 09-11-2006, 08:07 AM

i could not connect, i have the same phone, but my problem was to locate the driver for modem! How to proceed with that?

yjajoo · 09-11-2006, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MukeshIndia

Hi,

I am based in India and subscribe to Blackberry using Airtel. I have a 8700g and wish to use it as a modem to connect to internet on my laptop.

Please help me with the step by step procedure.

Thanks
Mukesh

Hi, Mukesh,

If you can get solution with this, then pls also let me have the solution. I was successful in configuring the modem, installing it and then getting the dailup connection working, after whcih the system did not work! So if you find a solution then pls do let me have it. Yogesh

tmedina · 09-11-2006, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb_boy_KC

I was on the Blackberry Tech Support with T-Mobile and this is what i got and it works. i can load webpages and everyhting. connected at 115.2 Kbps

This came fron the T-Mobile Tech him self he sent me to the website with all the info on it to tell me how to do this......

1. On the PC, connect the USB cable from the USB port to the side of the handset.
Windows will detect the handset and install the drivers.
2. Double click on the Desktop Manager icon.
3. Click on Options and then Connection Settings.
4. Click on Detect.
5. When the Warning dialog box appears, click on OK.
6. The dialog box should display: USB handheld found, then click on OK.
7. Ensure that the Connection field displays USB-PIN: XXXX and click on OK.
8. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel and then double click on the System icon.
9. Click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Manager button.
10. Click the + next to Ports (COM & LPT) and make a note of which COM port is assigned
to the RIM Virtual Serial Port.
11. Return to the Control Panel and double click on the Phone and Modem Options icon.
12. Click on the Modems tab and click on Add....
13. Check Don't detect my modem; and click on Next.
14. Click to select Standard Modem Types from the Manufacturer list.
15. Click to select Standard 56000 bps Modem from the Models list.
16. Click on Next.
17. Click to select the COM port assigned to the RIM Virtual Serial Port and click on Next.
18. Click on Finish.
19. Click once on the Standard 56000 bps Modem and click on Properties.
20. Click on the Advanced tab.
21. Type +cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream","",0,0 in the Extra initialization commands field.
22. Click on OK to complete the setup.

Setting up the connection

1. On the PC, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double click on Network Connections.
2. Click on the link to Create a new connection.
3. This will open a New Connection Wizard. Click on Next to begin the setup.
4. Click to select Connect to the Internet.
5. Click on Next.
6. Click to select Set up my connection manually.
7. Click on Next.
8. Click to select Connect using a dial-up modem.
9. Click on Next.
10. Check the box to select the Standard 56000 bps Modem.
11. Ensure it is the only modem checked, and click on Next.
12. For the ISP Name, type T-Mobile GPRS.
13. Click on Next.
14. For the Phone number type *99#
15. Click on Next.
16. If prompted, click to select whether you would like this connection available for Anyone’s use, or My use only.
17. Click on Next.
18. Ensure the User name, Password, and Confirm password fields are blank.
19. Check to select from the available options below, and then click on Next.
20. Click on Finish to complete the setup.

Making the connection

1. On the PC, return to the Network Connections folder, and double click on the T-Mobile GPRS icon.
2. Ensure that the Username and Password fields are blank.
3. Ensure the number to Dial is *99#
4. Click on Dial .

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

Is this missing a .com after WAP.voicestream in step 21 of section 1? My connection is working fine, a bit slow, but working nonetheless with wap.voicestream.com.

secrecyguy · 09-12-2006, 10:55 AM

I am planning to get the 8100 in few weeks.

I just wondering if anyone got their 8100 working as a modem for their laptop computer. If so, can you give detail instructions on how to do it. Thanks.

a224932 · **Cingular Blue Modem = Yes Cingular Orange = NO -** 09-12-2006, 01:29 PM

Has anyone with Cingular Orange gotten the 8700c to work as a modem? I have successfully gotten the 8700c on Blue to work, but not orange.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

dheida · 09-14-2006, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tstuartavat

What process did you follow to make this work, I have the same setup with a 7250 with Alltel. What was the codes you put in and dialing number?

This was from two months ago but should still work...
Upgraded my 7250 to Alltel's latest software 4.1.0.291 and setup the connection on the computer and that's it. Didn't have to do anything on the handheld. It's actually pretty easy.
On the PC:
Make sure BlackBerry is plugged in and Desktop Manager is running
Create new manual internet connection using dial up modem
Select the standard modem (or whatever COM port your BB is plugged in to)
ISP name can be whatever you want (it's just a name for the connection)
Phone number is #777
No username or password
Finish

SMF · 09-16-2006, 08:17 AM

bb_boy_KC,

Nice clean instructions. I have one problem - on my laptop when I select "Standard Modem Types" I do not have any modems to choose from - only direct cable connections. Any ideas on how I fix this?

Thanks,
SMF

wacky · 09-17-2006, 11:26 PM

I got this working under windows with T-Mobile by changing the init string to - at+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com" -

I have the BB plan.

Now getting it to work under Linux is what I really want. I played with a little with no luck. It only shows up as a storage devive under the sd driver.

kasperapd · 09-18-2006, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wacky

I got this working under windows with T-Mobile by changing the init string to - at+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com" -

I have the BB plan.

Now getting it to work under Linux is what I really want. I played with a little with no luck. It only shows up as a storage devive under the sd driver.

What BB device are you using? I can't seem to get the 8100 to work.

dale3h · 09-18-2006, 05:37 PM

Cingular told me that they can't enable those features without me getting a BlackBerry tethered plan, which is $75 or so. WTF?

wacky · 09-18-2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kasperapd

What BB device are you using? I can't seem to get the 8100 to work.

This is using the 8100 via bluetooth.

kasperapd · 09-18-2006, 06:14 PM

I finally got mine to work. Had to uninstall the DM and reload it. Then I followed the RIM Kb on how to set it up and it worked.

PSchmidi · **Modem Function -** 09-19-2006, 04:19 AM

If I check the modem, I get to following return:

ATQ0V1E0 - OK
AT+GMM - BlackBerry IPmodem
AT+FCLASS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
ATI1 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI2 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI3 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI4 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI5 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI6 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI7 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem

How can I solve this problem ?

tommyboy · 09-19-2006, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dheida

This was from two months ago but should still work...
Upgraded my 7250 to Alltel's latest software 4.1.0.291 and setup the connection on the computer and that's it. Didn't have to do anything on the handheld. It's actually pretty easy.
On the PC:
Make sure BlackBerry is plugged in and Desktop Manager is running
Create new manual internet connection using dial up modem
Select the standard modem (or whatever COM port your BB is plugged in to)
ISP name can be whatever you want (it's just a name for the connection)
Phone number is #777
No username or password
Finish

Do you happen to know about the 7130e tethered?, as mine does not work and Alltel is giving me a discount because of it not working.

CraigF

Cingular doesn't have a clue. I called them and asked what I would need to use my 8700c as a tethered modem. They looked up my account and said, "You have everything you need, you're on the Blackberry Unlimited Plan. Just download the Communication Manager from the web and you're good to go." Nope....Communication Manager gets Error 720. Called back. Got Data Tech Support. Data Tech Support says I have to add their Data Plan ON TOP of my voice plan and my Blackberry Unlimited for an additional $69. That's a whopping $110 just for the Blackberry, on top of voice. Not liking that answer, I called Sales back. The nice woman in sales said all I needed to do was to change my Blackberry Unlimited Plan to their Smartphone Unlimited Plan (only $19!) and then all would be great. Of course, knowing that she was wrong I asked her to get Data Tech Support back on the phone who then told me I would need their Blackberry Unlimited + Tether for $74.99 (plus voice). If there is anyone from Cingular reading this, YOU GUYS ARE GOUGING AND IT WOULD HELP IF YOUR SALES PEOPLE KNEW SOMETHING ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE SELLING! Deep breath...ok...I feel better now. Has anyone got a clue what the Cingular plan actually is so that I can inform Cingular? Better yet, has anyone got a way to make this work without Cingular?

boomwm · 09-20-2006, 05:45 PM

Works here with the 8100 Pearl with t-mobile edge network.

Thanks for the post!

boomwm · 09-20-2006, 05:51 PM

CraigF, CUSTOMER SERVICE is one of the reasons I am with t-mobile. I had every other cellular company available in the US, nextel ranking the worst in service and CUSTOMER SERVICE. Cingular's service is ok-but CUSTOMER SERVICE is poor. I know t-mobile treats their customers right, even though if you live in a more rural area you might have a "low signal bar" problem.

mkatari · **Ignore the COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED -** 09-20-2006, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSchmidi

If I check the modem, I get to following return:

ATQ0V1E0 - OK
AT+GMM - BlackBerry IPmodem
AT+FCLASS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
ATI1 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI2 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI3 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI4 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI5 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI6 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI7 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem

How can I solve this problem ?

I was getting the same problem on my 8700g when I was setting up. Truth is, it doesn't matter if you see the above message. Remember to put the initializing commands . Just near the Diagnostics Tab there is a Advanced tab. Type in the following : +cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com"

Then follow the remaining instruction on how the setup a network connection.
I used space for username and space for password. I used *99# for dialing number. And it worked.
If I go to the diagnostics now it will still give me the errors you see above, but it connects.

Give it a shot.

heliox8614 · 09-22-2006, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a224932

Has anyone with Cingular Orange gotten the 8700c to work as a modem? I have successfully gotten the 8700c on Blue to work, but not orange.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Yes. I followed the instructions on page one of this thread, but step no.8 is not correct for me.
I am on cingular orange in Texas (if that makes a difference).

I had to make the following changes.

ALTERNATIVE STEP 8:

8. IMPORTANT SPECIAL CONFIGURATION STEP
Click Properties -> Advanced and add only ONE of the following Extra initialization commands with the appropriate carrier-specific APN Setting:

(This gave me error 736)
Cingular Orange Users (Success!)
+cgdcont=1,"IP","ISP.CINGULAR"

Found this init string online, and it worked!

Cingular Orange Users (Success!)
at+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.cingular" ---this is case sensitive.

jkagan · **If I could do this . . . -** 09-22-2006, 01:48 AM

Thanks for a great thread. After much trial and error - and a modification of the init string to read: at+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com" (per the T-mo instructions), I got my 8100 to work as modem, both via Bluetooth and USB (I made two separate connections).

I am a newb/idiot, so if you could get me to figure it out, it must be a great thread!

jeanbeigne · **Success with Telus 7250 -** 09-24-2006, 09:07 PM

For the benefit of all, I'd like to report that it works flawlessly with a Telus 7250. Just put #777 as the number to dial. No username or password needed.

tjewell73 · 09-25-2006, 01:05 PM

Anyone have any luck with the 8703e. I tried and it says invalid password or something like that.

rjw3000 · 09-25-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSchmidi

If I check the modem, I get to following return:

ATQ0V1E0 - OK
AT+GMM - BlackBerry IPmodem
AT+FCLASS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
ATI1 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI2 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI3 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI4 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI5 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI6 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem
ATI7 - Research In Motion / BlackBerry IPmodem

How can I solve this problem ?

It's not a problem, you are getting a response from the modem, it just looks different than what was posted on the first page of the thread. Mine looked just like yours.

kazcraig · **Orange 8700 to work as a modem -** 09-26-2006, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a224932

Has anyone with Cingular Orange gotten the 8700c to work as a modem? I have successfully gotten the 8700c on Blue to work, but not orange.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

==========================
Yes, set everything up as in previous thread. Added the following to the Extra Initialization commands on the modem advanced settings:

+cgdcont=1,"IP","orangeinternet"

NO username or password needed. Connected fine and I got onto the internet.

anesone · **Swisscom settings -** 09-28-2006, 06:09 AM

A friend of mine is overseas using Swisscom Mobile as his carrier. After contacting thier support group, I found that these are the following settings you'll need to use with them:

The init string is:
+cgdcont=1,“IP“,“gprs.swisscom.ch“

*99# is the Phone number.

Normailly no username/password is needed, but if it won't work, use the following for both: gprs

I will be testing these settings out later today, and if there is anything to be changed, I'll post it by this evening.

02fz1 · 09-29-2006, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Rejhon

I may have confused the 'Enable IPmodem' with 'Disable IPmodem'.

Perhaps I should revise my first post to say to 'Make sure that your 'Disable IPmodem' checkbox is cleared.'

Where would I find this check box? Is it at a per user bases? We're running BES 4.1 SP1.

Thanks!

Paul Ryan

Just succeeded in tethering a T-Mobile AT (Austria) phone while roaming in Hungary with TMO H EDGE. Trick was to use +cgdcont=1,“IP“,“internet“ as the init string. Any username & password is accepted, so I used spaces so Dial-Up Networking would stop prompting me for one.

bandwidthplace.com reported 325.8 kilobits per second download speed

THANKS A TON for this thread. A complicated set-up process, but MAN does it work and MAN will it be useful!!

Now I'll try to do it through Bluetooth... <later> Looks like I need some settings fixed by my BES admin in order to get this means to work. Those listed in this article: w w w . blackberry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/8021/1067148/1067313/How_To_-_Set_up_Bluetooth_PC_Connectivity.html?nodeid=1067 250&vernum=11#trouble

HTH someone!

wocampb · **7100i or 7520 as Modem -** 10-01-2006, 07:48 PM

There is an easy way to use your Blackberry on Nextel's service as a dial-up modem. I use mine every once in a while via Bluetooth connection but know it also works as a USB connection also. If you would like to know how to do this then please e-mail me as I will not post the details of it online. E-mail me at [email address]

snowmangoh · **OS:** 5.0.0.296

so I am trying to connect using my 8700. I am a Cingular contractor, and am in a switch right now sitting next to a lady who has access to add things to my bill, and we can't find all of the WIX line items. I am about to go mad knowing that if anyone should be able to get this up and running it should be me! I also have reinstalled my desktop at least ten times, but i also get:

AT+FCLASS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED

when I query the modem. I know that someone else said this didn't matter, but thought this might come into play with why I can't connect. If someone can help, PLEASE pin me soon! Thanx!

PIN: 23D6DB63

taotaolu · **Need help with my new 8100!! -** 10-05-2006, 09:32 AM

I followed the instruction to configure the modem and internet connection.
I was able to dialin and register my computer, when when I open up IE, no page can be downloaded.

I connected the 8700g and everything worked fine.

I am not sure if there is anything I need to check on teh 8100....

at+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com"

This is the string that I use and it worked with 8700g not my 8100..

Any experts please help.....

THanks in advance

PaCharger · 07:39 PM

8700c Up and working....great thread

aau007 · 10-06-2006, 06:33 PM

I am not sure if this is old news. Sprint's BlackBerry plan 'includes' phone as modem function. Therefore, whether you have the 7130e or the new 8703e, you should be able to tether the BB to your computer as a modem and is fully support by Sprint. They even advertise the feature.

plchan · 10-08-2006, 04:58 AM

I just connected on the net using my BB. it is great. I found out the connection shows 115.2kbps is not the real speed I could get from EDGE. it is just a connection between BB and Laptop via USB cable.

Anyhow, it works. it is great.

MikesTechSvcs · **Success! Finally. -** 10-08-2006, 10:46 PM

Yay. I am happy to announce, that, with a whole lot of messin around, and changing this settings, and tweeking this setting. I have finally done it.

My BlackBerry 8700c on Cingular's network is working as a tethered modem.

The trick is, to use the Blue Internet settings, so instead of "isp.cingular" use "wap.cingular". Other than that, just follow those directions clearly layed out in this topic for your learning pleasure.

I'm just happy I got it to work.
I'm a field service tech for Cardinal Health, and a lot of my time is spent driving on the road. So, with my RAM Mount and my Blackberry.. we are gonna be real streamlined. The only downfall is, when I tested it on Speakeasy.net, the download speed maxed out at 76kbps, and the upload was at 25 kbps. So, obviously it's not on the EDGE network, yet. But I'd say beginning Jan 2007, we should see some major improvements in the area of data streaming.

Just thought I'd update y'all on how it went. :> Happy Blackberrying!

- MTS

phjnky · 10-09-2006, 11:52 AM

This worked well on my laptop. Pearl BB, BT modem, $19.99 unlimited blackbery on TMO. I didn't install the desktop software, it just found the bluetooth modem and away I went. I may have copied and pasted the advanced dialing string from here and that was about it. Tethered!!!!!! thanks for the thread!

SeanKelly · 10-10-2006, 08:04 AM

O2 in the UK with BB 8700 as modem

These settings seem to work:
+cgdcont=1,"IP","mobile.02.co.uk"
*99#
Username web
Password password

clueless techie · 10-10-2006, 05:24 PM

Does anyone know if tethering the modem works if I were to get the t-mobile Pearl w/ the BlackBerry Unlimited plan only for $29.99 w/ no voice ?

Thanks

d_fisher · 10-10-2006, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clueless techie

Does anyone know if tethering the modem works if I were to get the t-mobile Pearl w/ the BlackBerry Unlimited plan only for $29.99 w/ no voice ?

Thanks

Yes, any BlackBerry data plan will work.

johnwiz · 10-11-2006, 09:16 AM

I have delployed this to about 15 users in my office and it works great. However I have one user (who is remote) that every time he uses his BB (8700c) as a modem, he is unable to reply to an email on his BB after he is done. The only way to restore this is to resend his service book. I am running a BES and we use Exchange. I have had him remove the desktop software and re-install it, but still have the same issue. Also tried the latest desktop version (we were on 4.1.0.8). When he initially installed the SW he set it up to use the desktop redirector instead of the BES option. When it was re-installed he checked the BES option. Any one have a similar issue. As it I have to resend the service book everytime he uses it.

BoomBox · **no dial tone? -** 10-12-2006, 12:27 PM

I have the blackberry pearl from T-mobile and have filled out everything per the instructions, but I get a 680 error message saying the computer can't dial because there is no dial tone. I'm sure this is something wrong with my computer and it's easy to fix, but I haven't a clue how to fix it. Any ideas? Thanks.