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05-04-2006, 02:16 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Model: 8700g
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Using the 8700g as a modem for my laptop
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OK ok, first, YES I know that there is a FAQ and thread on this. It did not help me.
I am using a Sony VAIO FJ170, XP Home, SP2. I have the 8700g, just got it 2-3 days ago, so I am assuming all software is up to date and current.
When you are trying to set this up, one of the instructions said to put the proxy in the APN field. I am confused here, and maybe that is why the whole thing is not working. When I go to set up the modem, the COM6 port never even comes up. So, if you have the time, I would really appreciate somebody walking me thru this. I am a total newbie to BB's, so I kinda have to hunt around for the setting and everything.
Thanks in advance!
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05-05-2006, 06:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: L.A. and NY
Model: 9900
OS: 7.0.0.540
Carrier: T-Mobile
Posts: 184
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Get Mobishark www.mobishark.com - works perfectly, right from the start |
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05-05-2006, 06:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Akron, Ohio
Model: 8700c
Carrier: Cingular
Posts: 82
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Did you notice any additional charges with your wireless carrier? (even if you have the "unlimited data" plan...)
Thanks...
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05-05-2006, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Model: 8700g
Posts: 43
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Nope. I use T-Mobile, and when I log on, the only other option in the BES addition, which I don't (think) that I need.
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05-05-2006, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Model: 8300
Carrier: T-Mobile & AT&T
Posts: 98
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Did you use it on the 8700g? The website claims it only works on 7xxx BB. |
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05-05-2006, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Model: 8220
OS: 4.6.0.180
Carrier: T-Mobile
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Tethering worked fine for me last week on my 8700g.
So what's your question exactly?
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05-05-2006, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Model: 8700g
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My question is how EXACTLY to do it. I followed the insturctions on a different thread, to the letter. It will not connect, gives me an error message. The computer recognizes it on COM6, everytihng. I am thinking that maybe because it was Cingular set-up instructions, not T-Mobile, it could be why. It even had me put in a configuration string, which another thread said should be deleted. Either way, it is not working. How exactly did you configure yours?
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05-05-2006, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Model: 8320
Carrier: T-Mo
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I followed the FAQ to the letter, worked fine.
Then later I couldn't make it connect -- when I went into phone/modem properties, I couldn't make contact with the modem to query it. Then I rebooted. Then I was happy again.
Keep trying!
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05-06-2006, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Model: 8700g
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I am now getting "error code 736: the remote computer terminated the protocol". Any ideas?
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05-20-2006, 12:53 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Model: 8800
Carrier: t-mobile
Posts: 108
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Originally Posted by r.poseidon
I am now getting "error code 736: the remote computer terminated the protocol". Any ideas?
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05-20-2006, 02:38 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: AZ
Model: Passp
Carrier: ATT
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I am using my 8700g with my laptop and pc both.
1. install latest desktop mgr.
2. desktop-->my computer -->manage-->device manager
Ports/USB-- there should be one virtual RIM port. if there are two then disable the next one. keep lower one.
3. Make sure BB is connected and create New connection from Network Connections. select "connect to internet"
4. Select Dial-up option.
5. no passwd no userid.. just dial-up number is #99# and save it.
you are good to go.
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05-20-2006, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Northern California
Model: 9700
PIN: Agaboobie
Carrier: AT&T
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There are some instructions in my tips doc that may help you out. Give it a shot.
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05-22-2006, 04:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Model: 8700g
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Can this be done via blutooth or does it have to have a cable connected?
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05-22-2006, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Model: 8800
Carrier: t-mobile
Posts: 108
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Can this be done via blutooth or does it have to have a cable connected?
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You can only use the bluetooth to tether if you purchase the mobishark modem software. |
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06-14-2006, 01:03 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Model: 8700g
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trinybwoy, are you sure that mobishark supports bluetooth tethering? I just went on their website and it says no...
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06-14-2006, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Model: 8800
Carrier: t-mobile
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i just double checked it says it doest. Im sorry, for some reason i thought it did before.
Since it doesnt support bluetooth i would suggest you take the free route and and follow the instructions on the website to set the bb as a modem via the DM.
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06-14-2006, 11:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Model: 8700G
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anyone have information for this same thing but for a HOME PERSONAL COMPUTER instead?! I also have the 8700g... (I have another post about it...) :/
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06-15-2006, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NJ, USA
Model: 9650
OS: 6.0.0.524
PIN: 007
Carrier: Verizon
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Maybe I am being thick headed here and I do not mean to be but what difference does it make in the instructions as to whether it is for a laptop or a Home PC. I have been able to tether following the instructions here with both though I Have a 7250 instead, but the instructions did not ask me to do anything different for either one.
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anyone have information for this same thing but for a HOME PERSONAL COMPUTER instead?! I also have the 8700g... (I have another post about it...) :/
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06-15-2006, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
Model: 8800
Carrier: T-Mobile
Posts: 148
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No difference between a laptop and a desktop w.r.t. BB tethering.
Sometimes it helps to "Querry" the BB modem prior to dialing. There is a querry button on one of the property sheets under modem properties from control panel.
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