[fiveo911]

I am very new to Blackberry and I am still getting used to my Pearl 8120 on Tmobile. I would like to ask for assistance configuring my phone to use as a modem. I have already gone through the FAQ's and am having issues. I have searched and attempted to set this up several times.

Under the general modem properties, it shows the device is working properly. However, when I query the modem, it says the port cannot be opened. I checked and I am not showing a hardware conflict. It is showing the modem on COM7.

Does anyone know how to fix this? I am using Windows Vista on my laptop.

Also, going with what I encountered above, I still tried to configure it. I used both +cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com" and +cgdcont=1,,"wap.voicestream.com". When I try to connect, it fails.

Thank you in advance!

Tina

[tqwizard]

what OS version are you running? what DM version are you running?

[fiveo911]

My OS is 4.3.0.115
DM is 4.3.0.17

I guess I need to upgrade. Do you think that might be the issue?

[lacroixn]

Hello five0911,

I am writing this while on my laptop which is tethered to my 8120. It is very easy. Do a search in this forum, you will get detailed instructions which I followed.

good luck

[fiveo911]

Originally Posted by lacroixn

Hello five0911,

I am writing this while on my laptop which is tethered to my 8120. It is very easy. Do a search in this forum, you will get detailed instructions which I followed.

good luck

I appreciate your response. However, as I said above, I followed the FAQs and I also followed the ones on the BB website. I am having issues with the modem. I am going to try updating the OS and DM this evening. Thank you.

[lacroixn]

Setup the handheld as a modem:

* Ensure the BlackBerry is connected to*the Desktop Manger and displays*connected.
********** NOTE: The Desktop manager must be open and connected for the blackberry to work as a modem.
* If the desktop manager is not connected go to Options, Connection settings, click on Detect once the blackberry is connected.
* Go to Start, Control Panel, Switch to Classic View.
********** NOTE:*The option is located in the upper left section
* Select Phone and Modem Options.
* Go to the*Modems section.
* Right click on the Standard Modem and go to Properties.

* NOTE: The Standard Modem is the ONLY modem you should use if it is not available run the BlackBerry Desktop Manager Repair from Add/Remove Programs.

* On the General tab make sure to put a check in the Change Settings option.
* Click the Advanced Tab.
* Enter in the Extra Initialization Command field at+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com"
* Press Ok then close Device Manager.


the connection:

* Go to Start, Control Panel.
* Choose Network and Sharing Center.
* On the left hand tab select Set Up a Connection or Network.
* Choose Setup a Dial Up Connection then press Next.
* Select Standard Modem.
NOTE: Make sure all the other modems are de-selected.
* Click Next.
* Enter *99#* in the Phone Number field Leave the Username and Password blank.
* Enter the T-Mobile for the connection name.
* Press Connect.

Here is the directions that I used, hope it helps


good

[Green_Teg]

Okay so I came acrossed this thread and tried to set this up to work on my 8130 and I must have done something wrong. I get an error. Says "Error 692: There is a hardware failure in the modem (or other connecting device)."

[fiveo911]

Thank you for the replies. I called Tier III tech support yesterday. I had to uninstall the standard modem and virtual RIM modems. I then had to uninstall and then reinstall the DM. It works now.