Environment

    * BlackBerry® Desktop Software version 4.1 to 5.0
    * BlackBerry® Device Software version 4.2 to 4.7
    * Windows® XP, and Windows Vista™



Overview

A BlackBerry smartphone with tethered modem capabilities can be used as an external modem to connect a computer to the Internet.
Summary of Tasks

To set up a tethered modem, complete the following tasks:

   1. Install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 to 5.0 (one time only).
   2. Set up the Internet access point name (APN) (one time only).
   3. Configure dial-up networking (one time only).
   4. Connect to the Internet using dial-up networking. 

Task 1

Install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 or later on your computer.

When you install BlackBerry Desktop Software, the drivers that allow the BlackBerry smartphone to communicate through the USB port and virtual communications port are installed. The standard modem, which is used by dial-up networking, is also installed.

Note: If upgrading BlackBerry Desktop Software from version 4.0 to 4.1, the required virtual communications port and standard modem might be removed during the upgrade process. If this is the case, run the installation for BlackBerry Desktop Software version 4.1 and choose the Repair option to reinstall these components.

Task 2

To set up an Internet APN, complete the following steps:

   1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
   2. Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
   3. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click the Modems tab.
   4. Select Standard Modem and click Properties.
   5. Click Change Settings.
   6. In the Standard Modem Properties window, click the Advanced tab.
   7. In the Extra initialization commands field, type the following:

      +cgdcont=1,"IP","internet"

   8. Click OK.
   9. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click OK. 

Task 3

To configure dial-up networking, complete the procedure that is appropriate for the operating system you are using.

Windows Vista

   1. Click Start.
   2. Select Connect To.
   3. Click Setup a connection or network.
   4. Click Setup a dialup connection.
   5. In the Dial-up phone number field type *99#.
   6. Type the user name (web) and password (web) provided by your wireless service provider.
   7. In the Connection Name field type BlackBerry.
   8. Click Dialing Rules.
   9. Make sure the profile created in Task 2 has been selected, and then click OK.
  10. Select Connect to establish an Internet. 

Windows XP operating system

   1. Click Start > Settings > Network Connections.
   2. Double-click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard opens.
   3. Click Next.
   4. Select the Connect to the Internet option, and then click Next.
   5. Select Set up my connection manually, and then click Next.
   6. Select Connect using a dial-up modem, and then click Next.
   7. If the Select a Device screen appears, select the Modem - Standard Modem check box, and then click Next.
   8. In the ISP Name field, type a name for your connection, and then click Next.
   9. In the Phone number field, type *99#, and then click Next.
  10. Indicate which users will have access to the connection, and then click Next.
  11. Type the user name (web) and password (web) and then click Next.
  12. Click Finish.
  13. In the Connect window, click Properties.
  14. In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem appears beneath the Connect using heading, and then click Configure.
  15. In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure none of the other check boxes are selected.
  16. Click OK.
  17. In the Properties window, click OK. 
 

Task 4

To connect to the Internet using dial-up networking, complete the following steps:

Note: During this procedure, do not operate the BlackBerry® Browser or any third-party applications on the BlackBerry smartphone. An active data session might interfere with the modem connection. Also, make sure an ethernet connection is not active at the same time.

   1. Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer.
   2. Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
   3. Click Start > Settings > Network Connections > <name of your new connection>.
   4. Type the user name (web) and password (web) if requested to.
   5. Click Dial.