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This guide will work with the following Blackberry Models:¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
* BlackBerry 7100/7130 series¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
* BlackBerry 7250 series¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
* BlackBerry 7290 series¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
* BlackBerry 8700/8707 series¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Other prerequisites:¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
* BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 and later¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
* Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
* Laptop computer with an Intel 486 or higher processor¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Lets get started:¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
A BlackBerry wireless device (with tethered modem capability) can be used as an external modem to connect a laptop computer to the Internet. To set up your tethered Blackberry as a modem we will...¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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1. install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 (one time only),¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
2. connect the BlackBerry device to BlackBerry Desktop Manager (one time only),¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
3. set up dial-up networking¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
4. connect using dial-up networking.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Note: During the following guide, do not operate the BlackBerry Browser or any third-party applications on the BlackBerry device.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Step 1 - Install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 on the laptop computer.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
When you install desktop software, the drivers that enable the BlackBerry device to communicate through the USB port and virtual COM port are installed. The Standard Modem, which is used by dial-up networking, is also installed.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Note: If you are upgrading your desktop software from version 4.0 to 4.1, the required Virtual COM Port and Standard Modem might be removed during the upgrade process. If this is the case, re-install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 and choose the Repair option to re-install these components.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Step 2¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
Connect the BlackBerry device to the computer and verify that Desktop Manager displays Connected. The device must be identified by Desktop Manager in order for the modem to establish a connection. (This task only needs to be performed once.)¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Step 3 - Set up dial-up networking¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Windows XP Operating Systems¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
1. Go to Start > Settings > Network Connections.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
2. Double-click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard opens.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
3. Click Next.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
4. Select the Connect to the network at my workplace option. Click Next.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
5. Select the Dial-up Connection option. Click Next.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
6. In the Company Name field, type a name for your connection. Click Next.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
7. In the Phone number field, type #777. Click Next.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
8. Select who has access to the connection.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
9. Click Next, then Finish.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
10. Right-click on the new connection and select Properties.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
11. Verify that the Standard Modem that was installed with the BlackBerry Desktop Software is selected in the Connect using... section.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
12. Click the Security tab.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
13. Select the Advanced (custom settings) option. Click Settings.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
14. Select only the CHAP check box.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
15. Click OK.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Windows 2000 Operating Systems¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
3. Double-click Make New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard opens.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
4. Click Next.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
5. Choose Dial-up to private network. Click Next.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
6. Verify that only the Standard Modem check box is selected. This is the modem that was created during the desktop software installation.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
7. In the Phone number field, type #777. Click Next.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
8. Select who has access to the connection. Click Next.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
9. Name the connection (for example, BlackBerry 7130e). Click Finish.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
10. Right-click on the new connection and select Properties.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
11. Click the Security tab.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
12. Click Advanced (custom settings).¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
13. Click Settings.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
14. Clear every option except CHAP and/or PAP (according to network settings).¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
15. Click OK.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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Step 4 - Connect using dial-up networking¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
1. Connect the device to the laptop computer.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
2. Open Desktop Manager.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
3. Click Start > Settings > Network Connections > <name of your new connection>.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
4. If you are prompted to enter your Windows user name and password, leave the fields blank and click OK.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
5. Click Dial.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE
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When a modem call is active, Modem Mode Enabled appears on the device.¹9´:$7Euwww.bb818.comûÀ²àZE