[nickganga]

Using a Blackberry Bold (v.4.6.0.217), Blank Security Policy from BES, WIFI Turned off + Cradlepoint CTR500= AUTO DIALED TETHERED CONNECTION!

Houston, we have liftoff.

[j_max_e]

newbee to BB... can you explain?

[nickganga]

The Blackberry is connected to that mobile router via USB. The mobile router tether's to the Blackberry and share's the internet connection via Ethernet & WLAN. I realized the only thing that has to be set on the Cardlepoint is the APN which is isp.cingular in my case.

[BBNumber1]

So the BB is acting as the modem to supply an internet connection to any system connected to the Mobile routers WiFi network. Correct?

Cool.....

[nickganga]

yes sir

[MPS]

funny that iPhone can do that with just software

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by MPS

funny that iPhone can do that with just software

The CradlePoint products do far more than create a tethered connection. They are fully functional (and in most cases very good) routers, packed into a small package.

Its one thing to share your connection, its an entirely different thing to be able to control it, restrict it, and not expose yourself and your data.

[nickganga]

@Shaun - Exactly.

Let's not play the iPhone/Blackberry game. We all know which on is better :D

[guinnessboy1972]

I got a cradlepoint phs300 to use with a Storm and have been trying to get it to also work with my Bold. Bold isn't listed as supported, but it isn't listed for the ctr500 either so I was hoping I could get it going...no luck. did you enter isp.cingular on the WLAN settings or the modem settings? And did you also have to enter a username/pw? Just want to make sure I tried everything before throwing in the towell. thx

[nickganga]

Modem -> Settings -> APN = ISP.CINGULAR

[SHUKLA456]

I am staying at U.A.E with ETISALAT as local Telecom supplier. Can i use "Blackberry Bold + Cradlepoint CTR500 = GO".
Thanks in advance.

[powercx]

I can't get mine to work either. I used both wap.cingular as the apn and isp.cingular.

I switch around on the command line
AT
AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,"(wap.cingular)"
ATDT*99#

to

AT
AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,"(isp.cingular)"
ATDT*99#

There's also an APN box on the bottom of the same page and neither work putting in isp.cingular or wap.cingular.

Does the firmware matter on my Bold? I have 4.6.266.

[dankarlinski]

Keep in mind that "unauthorized tethering" is against the carrier's policy unless you are on a tether plan. it may be free, but you are still at a risk for getting charged per kb.


just a friendly reminder

[powercx]

Mine has an error in the WAN Settings under Status Tab:

Network Status: Error, Password/PIN not correct.

I put CINGULAR1, all in capital. Usually it works. With APN wap.cingular.

Should I try to put the Username under Basic Tab under WAN? Which is all in capitalized.

I have tethering subscribed.

[powercx]

Got it working.

No Command Needed under the Modem Tabs, just password and apn on the bottom wap.cingular
WAN Setting under Basic Tab has no username, just password CINGULAR1

Unplug your Bold and replug in 10 seconds and voila.

[nickganga]

@PowerCX, what firmware are you on for the Bold? It is not working for me again (CTR500 Firmware 1.5.1, BB 9000 Firmware 4.6.0.266)

[nickganga]

OK UPDATE. I have it working again. Here is my CURRENT working configuration:
CTR-500
Basic\WAN\CELLULAR MODEM PPP AUTHENTICATION (OPTIONAL):

Modem Interface: "USB1 - RIM Composite Device"
Username: 
Password: CINGULAR1
Verify Password: CINGULAR1

Modem\Settings\MODEM SPECIFIC SETTINGS:

AT Dial Script:
Modem Password:
Verify Modem Password:
Make SIM PIN Permanent: (unchecked)
SIM PIN:
Access Point Name (APN): ISP.CINGULAR

Download MY CTR-500 CONFIGURATION FILE

Blackberry Bold 9000
Software Version (myver): 9000/4.6.0.266
Device Status: FACTORY RESET
WLAN Status: Disabled
Service Books:

• Provisioning [PROVISIONING]

• 5 Click BISClientConfig [BISClientConfig]

• VPL Yellow Pages 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• ATT Streaming music [BrowserConfig]

• WikiMobile VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• Tetris VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• Scrabble VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• PAC-MAC VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• MyCastWeather VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• MusicID VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• MobiVJ VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• MobiTV VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• Make-UR-Tones VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• Mobile Banking VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• Brain Challenge VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• Mall VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• ATT Nav VPL 9000 [BrowserConfig]

• Provisioning [OTASL]

• Blackberry Maps - NA [LbsConfig]

• Blackberry Internet Browsing Service [BrowserConfig]

• IPPP for BIBS [IPPP]

• ICQ - BBIM [IPPP]

• AIM - BBIM [IPPP]

• WLM 2.1 [BBIMConfig]

• BBFS1 [BBIMConfig]

• BBFS2 [BBIMConfig]

• Media Mall - MusicID [BrowserConfig]

• Media Mall - Tunes [BrowserConfig]

• Media Mall - Cellular Video [BrowserConfig]

• Media Mall - Music [BrowserConfig]

• Media Mall - Community [BrowserConfig]

• MMS Transport [WPTCP]

• WAP2 BrwoserConfig [BrowserConfig]

• WAP2 Transport [WPTCP]

• Wap Push Config [WAPPushConfig]

• Wi-Fi TCP/IP Browser [BrowserConfig]

• Wi-Fi TCP/IP Transport [WPTCP]

• MMS Client [MMS]

• Facebook [CICAL]

(On a side note, F AT&T for all those Advertisement links)

I also went into Settings\Options\Security Options\Application Permissions and Edit the permissions for:

• Blackberry 4.6 Core Applications

• Blackberry MDS Runtime

• Blackberry MDS Default Launcher

and set the Connections tree to Allow (Allow all Connections).

Finally, when connecting the Blackberry 9000 to the CTR-500, I noticed it does not matter wether you allow Mass Storage Mode. Yes & No yield the same result.


With all these settings, I am able to connect successfully -



The next step will involve testing this WITH A BES & IT POLICY.