[rn4emp]

I'm sorry you are so right. I will get that today

[SilverSurfer95]

Mark,
You have now become my Blackberry Sensei!!! I have this running awesome with Robbers Wireless (ya on the 25mb unlimited plan). Any thought on getting my VPN connections working with my office in Brussels? I am using the MS VPN connection.

Thank you Sensei...

Originally Posted by Mark Rejhon

HOWTO: BlackBerry As Modem For Laptop

1. Introduction
   Did you know that BlackBerry can now be used just like an external modem for a laptop computer, so that a laptop can have full Internet access? This is useful when you need to do certain things that a BlackBerry cannot yet do. Increasing numbers of success reports have caused me to post this message. (Note: Mark Rejhon has not himself yet successfully used a BlackBerry as a modem; I am aggregating information). Sometimes, it is still tricky to set up a BlackBerry as a modem for a laptop, but this feature is becoming more and more common in cellphones, and BlackBerry models are following suit.
   .
2. Credits
   Credit goes to Scoobydoo, bfrye, bollar, VitaminB, jmounts, webtoker, dozment for their contributions.
   .
3. Supported BlackBerry Models
   Model 710X: Success (Rogers, T-Mobile)
   Model 7290: Success (Rogers, AT&T, Cingular, T-Mobile)
   Model 7250: Success (Verizon)
   Model 8700: Success (Rogers, Cingular)
   Model 7130e: Success (Verizon, Bell Mobility)
   Model 7510/7520/7230/7280/7730/7780/7100i: Use www.mobishark.com
   All Older Models: Use www.mobishark.com
   .
   IMPORTANT:
   Other Models Than Listed Above: There is no modem built in. However, you can use third-party modem software called Shark Modem at www.mobishark.com
   .
4. Supported Carriers
   Carrier AT&T: Success!
   Carrier Rogers: Success!
   Carrier Vodafone: Success!
   Carrier T-Mobile: Success!
   Carrier Verizon: Sometimes Successful
   Carrier Cingular: Sometimes Successful
   Carrier Nextel/Telus: May need to use www.mobishark.com
   Carrier Sprint: May need to use www.mobishark.com
   Carrier Bell Mobility: 7130e Confirmed, Must use www.mobishark.com otherwise
   Currently, Rogers, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Vodafone UK are reported to work. Sometimes and Cingular works, but is much harder to setup. No confirmations for other carriers yet.
   Important: If you are using a BES 4.0 server, your BES 4.0 server, you should not use the "Disable IPmodem" setting. BES hosting providers such as eOutlook/Mailstreet/BES4U/MyBlueberry must avoid setting the "Disable IPmodem" setting.
   .
5. Connect Your BlackBerry
   Make sure your BlackBerry is connected by USB cable, and your BlackBerry Handheld Manager is running (just launch BlackBerry Desktop to run it.) This is necessary for using the BlackBerry as an external modem. You cannot use BlackBerry as a modem unless you have BlackBerry Handheld Manager running in the background!
   .
6. Modem Driver Install
   If you installed a recent version of BlackBerry Desktop that came with a 7100t, 7290, 7250, or 7520, it should include modem drivers and already be automatically installed. In the event you need to manually install them, the modem drivers should be located in this directory:
   C:\program files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Modem Drivers
   However, if you are having problems with these drivers, uninstall, delete all leftover RIM files, and then reinstall the latest version of BlackBerry Desktop.
   .
7. Verify The Modem Driver Is Functioning
   Go to Control Panel -> Phone & Modem Options. In the Modems tab, you should see a new Standard Modem on a new port (such as COM6 or COM11). Click Properties -> Diagnostics -> Query Modem. You should see the following:Note: This may look different on Nextel 7520, or Sprint/Verizon/Bell Mobility 7250. This is normal. Just make sure there is a response at all, rather than no response.
   .
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:
   
   TMOBILE USA Users (Success!)
   +cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com"
   
   Rogers Users (Success!)
   +cgdcont=1,"IP","internet.com"
   
   Cingular Blue/AT&T Users (Success!)
   +cgdcont=1,"IP","proxy"
   
   Cingular Orange Users (Success!)
   +cgdcont=1,"IP","ISP.CINGULAR"
   
   UK Vodafone Users (Success!)
   +cgdcont=1,"IP","internet"
   
   Verizon Users (Success!) - Keep blank
   Nextel/Telus iDEN Users (untested) - Keep blank
   Sprint/Bell Mobility CDMA Users (untested) - Keep blank
   .
9. Add A New Internet Connection
   Close the Phone and Modem Options and the Control Panel. Create a new connection with Start -> Connect To -> Show all connections -> Create a new connection..
10. Disable IP Header Compression
    Make sure TCP/IP Properties (Advanced) "Use IP Header Compression" checkbox is NOT checked. To verify this, do these steps:Also make sure you clear all these checkboxes, if you see any of these checked:
    Turn off "Enable Hardware Flow Control"
    Turn off "Enable Modem Error Control"
    Turn off "Enable Modem Compression"
    .
11. BES Configuration
    Skip this step if you are not on BES. You only need to follow this step if your company gave the BlackBerry to you. If you are at a company and you are on a BES 4.0, your Administrator must enable the "BlackBerry IPModem" setting on the BES. This is a new setting in the Version 4.0 of BES.
    .
12. Surf On The Laptop!
    Connect to the Internet on the laptop by clicking the "BlackBerry Modem" icon via Start Menu->Network Connections. No username or password is needed.

[ItsAllVerbatim]

What are the average speeds Nextel and Cingular customers are pulling down?
Respectively.

I ask because I am military; there is no internet in these barracks but perfect cell service. WiFi is accessible but many miles away (+15 mi ~). So at this point; what I may do is add the BB $29 plan to my Cingular line; ditch the MPX and put my SIM in a new 8700c; and then use the Nextel BB7520 as my modem to the 'net, exclusively.

Sounds like a plan - but I need speeds ;) Thanks in advance.

[Wishdemon]

Hey all. Does anyone know if T MOBILE charges for tethering on their truly unlimited data plan? I wanted to try tethering, but not if t-mo is gonna charge me up the butt....

Thanks in advance

[andyseaman]

I have managed to get my pc to work using my blackberry as a modem in the uk, thanks to instructions from this forum. My account is with t mobile uk. If I need to connect in Spain, do I use the same settings or do I need adjust them?

[jpmcardle20]

Any ideas for when you query the modem in step 7 you see this:

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


I am using an 8700c unlocked with T-Mobile service. I didn't see anything in the thread on this. Any help would be appreciated.

[antb]

Please :(

Using winxp sp2
Under new net connect wizard I get to screen where u select dialup modem and its greyed out!

Tmob 8700g. Queried fine, on com3

How do I enable dialup option?


Thanks!

Ant

[ClevelandSlim]

I'm using a 7250 with Sprint service. Can some please email the instructions for a working configuration for my setup to please.

Thanks for any help,
~Slim~

[paren]

Help Help Help !!! Newbee User Of 7100g On Airtel Network (india) Needs Instructions On How To Connnect Bb With Laptop, Which Enables Me To Surf And Download On Laptop. I Have Unlimited Data Plan... Not Much To Download On My Bb. Tried Shark Modem But Not Much Luck. Get A Error 734. Admins And Active Members Plz Help.

[cjpitsch]

Thx buddy! Just performed your this on my 8700c (AT&T/Cingular-blue) and it's smoking. I used the BES version and getting 115Kb thruput on the EDGE network. Many thx!!

[mark0341]

My 7250 is tethered to my laptop. It has been working fine. But now it won't download when tethered. I can connect and upload but nothing comes back. I'm on unlimited data plan with ALLTEL. BlackBerry v4.1.0.291 Laptop v4.1.1.9

[dheida]

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 it is COM port your BB is plugged in to)
ISP name can be whatever you want
Phone number is #777
No username or password
Finish

SonicWall VPN worked

[dheida]

Originally Posted by mark0341

My 7250 is tethered to my laptop. It has been working fine. But now it won't download when tethered. I can connect and upload but nothing comes back. I'm on unlimited data plan with ALLTEL. BlackBerry v4.1.0.291 Laptop v4.1.1.9

Are you using a username and password? You don't need to, just leave them blank.

[mark0341]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry7250/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/106)

I did use a user name my 10 digit BB phone number @alltel.net. I also used the password alltel. I will delete these and see what hppens. I will post what happens. Thanks for the help so far.

[jiflett]

I have the most recent version of Blackberry desktop and added the appropriate extra initialization commands but get the following errors when
trying to connect. Any ideas on how to solve the problem.

thanks, appreciate the help.

ATQ0V1E0 - OK
AT+GMM - BlackBerry IP Modem
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 IP Modem
ATI2 - Research in Motion / BlackBerry IP Modem
ATI3 - Research in Motion / BlackBerry IP Modem
ATI4 - Research in Motion / BlackBerry IP Modem
ATI5 - Research in Motion / BlackBerry IP Modem
ATI6 - Research in Motion / BlackBerry IP Modem
ATI7 - Research in Motion / BlackBerry IP Modem

[Fuj]

I have an 8700c and tried both the wap.cingular and the isp.cingular strings with and without the AT at the front. I have had success with my setup previously but today it doesn't work. It seems hit or miss. I keep getting the 736 error and can't figure it out.

thanks!

[randhirv]

I tried all the steps in this article and got almost all the way through to getting a connection - except at the very end, I get a dialog that says: Error connecting... Checking network protocol connections... TCP/IP CP reported error 736: the remote computer terminated the control protocol.

I have been on the phone with Cingular and they have been unable to figure it out!

[jpendyk]

Folks,

There have been a few folks, like myself, who had issues connecting and reported getting a client IP of 10.x.x.x and a server IP of 10.x.x.x. I just got off the phone with someone from RIM and this type of addressing is correct. Up until now, I have always been able to connect, but couldn't go anywhere. The chap at RIM had me disable (not simply disconnect as I had been doing) my office LAN line. Once I did this, I was able to surf using my blackberry. So, if you are able to connect but not able to surf, try disabling any LAN connections you might have. Once I did this, I was able to surf and connect to my office via VPN.

BTW: I'm sing a BB 7100g from Rogers behind a BES

[jpendyk]

Originally Posted by antb

Please :(

Using winxp sp2
Under new net connect wizard I get to screen where u select dialup modem and its greyed out!

Tmob 8700g. Queried fine, on com3

How do I enable dialup option?


Thanks!

Ant

Having the options greyed out could be a few things. It could be a windows Policy on you PC that is blocking the option. It could be as simple as a typo in the previous options or a conflict with the port. If you can, try using something other than COM3.

[donleyp]

I just tried this out for my 8700g on T-Mobile and it worked like a charm!

Please note that I skipped the last step where it said to disable all the compression parameters and it still worked. Mark quessed that it might be due to an updated OS and I think he's probably right. So, if you can get it to work without disabling compression, I think you'll get better performance with it turned on.

Thanks again, Mark, for all the great information!

Donley