Using a Blackberry 8310 Curve as a modem on XP
For roaming users who need to connect to services where there is no available WiFi, this is a useful solution.
We use an unlimited data plan with O2 which also has advantages – no further costs for users using the Blackberry as a GPRS modem!
1 – Ensure latest version of Blackberry Desktop Software is installed.
2 – Connect the Blackberry and check that under Device Manager->USB Devices that the Blackberry is listed (if it is not installed correctly, reinstall drivers from:
C:\program files\common files\research in motion\Drivers
3 – In Device Manager, under ports, you should see an RIM Virtual Serial Port – if not install from the location above.
4 – Next, add a modem in Control panel (using a Standard 33.6 modem). Connect to the virtual serial port listed in step 3.
5 – Under the advanced tab for the modem we just added in the extra initialisation commands box type:
+cgdcont=1,”IP”,”mobile.o2.co.uk”
…assuming o2 is your mobile carrier!
Now set up a new dialup connection using this modem. Username and password have no significance, just set the phone number to dial as:
*99#
Uncheck the box that says “make this the default internet connection”
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What happens when you travel to other countries? Persumably one has to find out the details for O2’s partner in that country.
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