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How do set up BlackBerry BIS device to use it as a modem


How do I set up my BlackBerry BIS device to use it as a modem?

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There are 4 tasks you need to do.

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 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and virtual communications port are installed. The standard modem, which is used by dial-up networking, is also installed.

Note: If upgrading your 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, re-install the BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 or later and choose the Repair option to re-install these components.


Task 2

Set up an Internet APN.

Click
Start > Settings > Control Panel
Double-click Phone and Modem Options
In the Phone and Modem Options window, click the Modems tab
Select Standard Modem and click Properties
Click Change Settings
In the Standard Modem Properties window, click the Advanced tab
In the Extra initialization commands field, type the following under CODE:

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


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

Task 3

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

Windows Vista

Click Start
Select Connect To
Click Setup a connection or network
Click Setup a dialup connection
In the Dial-up phone number field type *99#
Type the user name web and password web
In the Connection Name field type BlackBerry
Click Dialing Rules
Make sure the profile created in Task 2 has been selected, and then click OK
Select Connect to establish an internet connection.

Windows XP operating system

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

Windows 2000 operating system

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel
Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections
Double-click Make New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard opens
Click Next
Choose Dial-up to private network. Click Next
In the Phone number field, type *99#. Click Next
Indicate which users will have access to the connection. Click Next
Type a name for your connection. Click Finish
In the Connect window, click Properties
In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem is selected, then click Configure
In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure none of the other check boxes are selected. Click OK
In the Properties window, click OK

Task 4

Connect to the Internet using dial-up networking
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.
Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer
Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Click Start > Settings > Network Connections > <name of your new connection>
Type the user name web and password web

Click Dial.

1 comment:

  1. This wont work for BIS
    BIS does not use 'Internet' APN
    It's 'blackberry.net'
    I will test it when I activate BIS next time and will report back if I found anything

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