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Using GPRS/EDGE as a Modem to access internet with Desktop/ Notebook Computer
When I need to connect my Notebook to the internet, I always prefer Wifi or Broadband line. If no such medium to connect internet, I will use PDA and USB cable. First of all, you need a modem driver for Windows 2000/XP and a simple dial-up utility. Both files are available here: USB Modem. It is a zip file and has 2 files, (1) USBMDM.INF, (2) USBModem_Dialer.exe. Just download them and unpack to you Desktop/Notebook. Second, you must set the partnership to your Desktop/Notebook first before proceed following set up.
Go to program and run “Modem Link” and set the connection type. In this case, choose USB and APN and tap on the Activate button (In my example, APN is Peoples.net). The device has switched to the modem mode and is ready to connect.
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At the moment you connect the PDA to a desktop or notebook over USB cable, the computer will connect the PDA. Let the system work until you see the Photo 4, select third options as red arrow, click Next.
In the next dialogue Photo 5, you can see that the new device is called HTC USB Modem. Even though the system offers to do this for you, you'd better select the second option as red arrow to be able to select location of the driver manually.
In the next dialogue Photo 6, choose the folder where you have unpacked USBMDM.INF from there archive and click Next to continue. The system will be working and configuring for a while. If no problems occur, you have installed the modem successfully.
Go to your desktop/notebook, double click USBModem_Dialer.exe that is part of the zip file you had previously unpacked. (Photo 7) As you see the APN must same as PDA one. (In my example, APN is Peoples.net) Click Dial.
Done. You can surf internet with you desktop/notebook.
Important : The key of this setting is that the APN for PDA and Notebook/Desktop must be same. The name of APN which you can ask the services provider.
Please note that all photo is not mine but I tested on my 818pro & Wizard and Notebook and work fine
Great info! I use my qtek9100 and T-mobileGPRS every day for this purpose. Only thing that is different is that I use the standard Dailup Networking of XP. You don't need to specify a APN but you have to fill in a number to Dial: *99#
I tried the above on my O2 XDA Atom and it didnt work, first in the PDA I was unable to select th APN (the dropdown list was empty). second thing is on my laptop when i tried to select the USBMDM.INF the laptop rejected it as unfit for the hardware.
help.
Hi all.
I'm not able to enter the APN number in my Dopod 818 Pro too. Any ideas how?
this is what i did on my O2 mini:
i. Installed USB Modem dialer on my notebook.
ii. Before connecting the PDA: Disable allow USB and allow Network checkboxes on Microsoft ActiveSync Connection Setting.
iii. Go to Task Manager on the Notebook. Disable all WCExxx processes.
iv. Create Dialup Connection as you create for normal dial up phone connection: No username or password: Dial up no *99#
v. In your PDA, Open Wireless Modem: Click at Start.
vi. Connect your PDA to notebook using USB cable.
vii. Changed modem properties at dial up connection to HTC modem.
viii. Proceed with dial up.
so far it works for me...
pls help
the device already switched to modem mode and connect to decktop,
but the desktop cannot detect to 838pro.nothing detect new device.
and how to setting the partnership to your Desktop/Notebook first .
thankyou very much
fix apn
mcmug said:
Hi all.
I'm not able to enter the APN number in my Dopod 818 Pro too. Any ideas how?
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hi,
u will not be able to change apn anyways.u can only see it.
1st u should setup to access gprs internet on your ppc. this u do by going to
start>settings>connections>add a new modem connection, under select modem, cellular line gprs, next, now enter access point name as given by ur gprs service provider [mine is airtelgprs.com, gprs provider being airtel bengalooru] ,next, username and password as given by ur gprs provider [mine is leave both blank] , finish.
now go to modem link in start, programs, u can see ur apn as u entered.
if u still cannot see, go to start,settings, connections, connections, advanced, select networks, under programs that connect to internet, select the name of gprs u entered in above steps.
now u can goback and see in modem link.
now without activating modem link, browse internet in ppc only to c if all is right with ur gprs. if sucessful, then close pocket ie, activate modem link, connect to desktop or laptop via usb cable, use usb modem dialer or create other connection with no. as *99#[which is better, since in usb modem dialer, u cannot save apn, have to retype everytime]
any problemo in setting up gprs connection in ppc , contact ur gprs provider for settings. make sure gprs works in ppc b4 u setup to work in desktop.
alternate methods to use wizard as modem would be to use bluetooth DUN, or try pdanet 1.7
I don't find any variations in speed in any methods, all r as gud or as bad.
after hard reset,i can connect to devicve.
when dial to connet to internet ,snow "remote access error 797"
pls help
thanks
my PPC (XDA Stealth) is already in GPRS/Modem mode. when i connect it to my laptop using the sync cable, my laptop automatically installed its drivers. it didn't ask me to specify which driver to install. when i run HTC USB Modem, it says No USB Modem.
hi..I hav everything installed properly n it was workin earlier n now when I try to dial up the connection, it says hardware failure of modem...when tried pdanet it always says modem busy...pls help...
any way to do this with a G4 ibook?
EDIT: Nevermind... I found it... it is working great with my 6945 iPAQ via Bluetooth, for free! If someone wants to check this, look over Here
Sorry i posted to the wrong thread.
WM6 HTC Tytn usb modem settings
Hi, in WM6 there is no Wireless modem icon and settings.
Modem is HTC USB Sync, not USB modem.
What can I do?
Thanks
Start internet sharing on the tytn and chose usb and then connect to your pc with usb cabel and thats it
sas90850 said:
... new device is called HTC USB Modem. Even though the system offers to do this for you, you'd better select the second option as red arrow to be able to select location of the driver manually.
In the next dialogue Photo 6, choose the folder where you have unpacked USBMDM.INF from there archive and click Next to continue. The system will be working and configuring for a while. If no problems occur, you have installed the modem successfully.
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My XDA Atom is detected as a 'Windows USB Modem' rather than 'HTC USB modem' and the driver in the zip is not compatible with my device. Can anyone place the link to the driver file for XDA atom into this topic?
Is there any posibility to connect using HSDPA?
Because the subject specifically mentioned GPRS/EDGE ...
Thanks
I was searching for this solution some hours now...
Great fix!
Great!
Thanx!
Suberly simple and works perfectly!
Regards
wm6 sharing not as a modem, it sharing as a sharing device. i alos finding the driver.. but if you have install active sync b4, i can auto find a driver. but the driver how can i capture out? becuase if i connect to other notebook, it also ask me to install the driver
Still having trouble connecting
AndreyC said:
My XDA Atom is detected as a 'Windows USB Modem' rather than 'HTC USB modem' and the driver in the zip is not compatible with my device. Can anyone place the link to the driver file for XDA atom into this topic?
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I have an AT&T/Cingular 8525
I'm still having trouble. I connect the USB cable (after selecting connect onthe Internet Sharing). When I go through the process and select the .inf file, my PC (running WinXP) says that the "file contains no info for the device". What's going on with that?
I've searched all over the net and downloaded the USBMDM.INF file from 100 different places (thinking they were just corrupt files) but to no avail.
Someone help, please!
Hi.
I have an ATOM and I would like to use my MacBook and my Laptop PC to connect trought the ATOM EDGE funtion using Bluetooth.
I can easly navigate in internet using ATOM internal browser and programs but I'd like to use as a modem it.
Can anyone explain me how does it work to connect to my 2 Laptops (one per time)?
I tried connecting it before to the net then using WiFi or bluetooth .. but nothing to do.
Very sad.
I'd like to use it much more but is always swithced off closed in the box!
Thank You very much for your help
Ciao
Cixi,
I had the same request and was actually coming back to my original post to update it with the information that i got from O2 and finally I managed to set up for oth a USB modem connection and a USB one. I have attached the USB Modem driver but saved as a .txt file so you will have to open it in note pad and rename it as a .INF file (can also be found on the companion CD that shipped with your Atom) to this post (if uploading allows).
Below are the detailed instructions from O2 to set up a USB connection.
Regards
Chris.
Wireless Modem via USB for XdaAtom
a.) Installing USB Modem driver
1. On your PC, launch Microsoft Activesync. Click on File Connection Setting
2. Uncheck “Allow USB Connections” and “Allow connections to one of the following” then Click “OK”
3. Microsoft Activesync is disabled.
4. On your device, tap on Start Programs Modem Link
5. Select “USB” for the from the Connection drop-down menu.
6. Tap on “Active” and connect your USB cable with your device and the USB port on your PC.
7. Windows XP will recognize the device as a new USB device an will start to install the required modem driver.
8. Select “Install from a list or specific location” and Click “Next”
9. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install”.
10. Select Modems and click “Next”.
11. Click on “Have ****”.
12. Now browse the location where you have stored the modem driver and click “Open”.
13. Click “Next” to continue the installation.
14. Windows XP will notify you that the driver isn't digital signed so click “Continue Anyway”.
15. Now the driver will be copied to the appropriate location.
16. If the installation was successful you will get a notification from Windows XP. Click “Finish”.
b.) Configuring USB Modem Driver
1. On your PC, Click on Start Control Panel Phone and Modem Options
2. Select “O2 USB Modem Link” and click “Properties”.
3. Select “Advanced” tab and type in Extra initialization commands and Click “OK”. (Command is: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","YOUR_APN_NAME","",0,0)
** Depending on which service you wants to create a connection to, you have to use the appropriate APN name and replace the “YOUR_APN_NAME”. You may want to refer to your operator or its web site for the APN names.
c.) Create a Dial-up Connection
1. Start Control Panel Network Connection
2. Click on “ Create a new connection”.
3. Open the "New Connection Wizard" in XP and select “Connect to Internet” and click “Next”.
4. Choose “Set up my connection manually” and click “Next”.
5. Select “Connect using a dial-up modem” and click “Next”.
6. Tick on “O2 USB Modem Link” only and click “Next”.
7. Type in any name for your connection and click “Next”.
8. Type in Phone Number “*99#” and click “Next”
9. Type in Username and Password required (if any) and click “Next” then “Finish”.
10. Press “Dial” to connect to your modem connection.
11. If everything worked fine, you should able to get connected.
d.) Disconnect USB Wireless Modem
1. On your device, tap on “Deactivate” to disconnect Wireless Modem connection.
O2 Instructions with pictures - USB Modem Set-up
Here are the O2 instructions with pictures for the USB Modem
you so funny! :lol:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=59804
And as Kropotov points out, he was very helpful in assisting me on the previous post that he references above and that i was coming back to update prior to seeing your post.
Attached is the set up instructions for BT Modem link.
Diffence is that with USB modem the connection is of course faster than BT. Also your phone can still accept phone calls while your using the USB modem link but go straight to your Voice mail if your using the BT modem connection.
Thank You All.
Do you think it will work with MacBook Pro too?
I left the Atom at home and now I'm around so I can't try your settings in windoz but as soon as I get back I try them so I can tell you more.
I prefer BT communications since I can swap between PC and MAC easly
Thank You anyway great persons here.
Any idea on how could I achive this with SuSe Linux 10 running KDE?
Hi all,
I lost my CD, so I don't have the modem driver. Can anyone tell me where I can download the atom modem driver? I really want my labtop can use my atom phone as a modem to connect the internet. Thank you in advance!!!
eric50022 said:
Hi all,
I lost my CD, so I don't have the modem driver. Can anyone tell me where I can download the atom modem driver? I really want my labtop can use my atom phone as a modem to connect the internet. Thank you in advance!!!
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hi
i did`nt find modem driver in my CD.can you help me?
thank you!
angusc said:
11. Click on “Have ****”.
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LOL.. I dont see this option on my PC.
Anyone got drivers for Vista? I had tested the CD one and it not working.
Definitely need drivers for Vista...Anyone have one?
Thanks
O2 XDA Atom USB not recoginzed
Hi All,
I am trying to connect to Internet on laptop using O2 XDA Atom as a modem. But my laptop is not recognizing my O2 XDA when I connect it to USB port in my laptop. I am not getting the window which asks to install the driver. I tried uninstalling & reinstalling Microsoft ActiveSync but that did not help either. I have O2 Windows USB driver with me.
Can someone please help what more can I try?
thanx- guys
it contain driver for o2 xda atom........enjoy
thankyou for sharing all of you guys, this topic already posted before, i just dont remember, it was long time,.
so maybe many people still dont know how to do it, they can read here,.
modem link - vista configuration
I have been using my atom for 2yrs now. and thanks to all your posts i was able to configure my atom as a modem to my then XP based computer. Recently i bought a laptop with vista in it. Can anyone help me configuring the atom to a vista so i can be able to use it as a modem? Many thanks....
zhardouz said:
I have been using my atom for 2yrs now. and thanks to all your posts i was able to configure my atom as a modem to my then XP based computer. Recently i bought a laptop with vista in it. Can anyone help me configuring the atom to a vista so i can be able to use it as a modem? Many thanks....
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Hi, you don't need to install anything, just plug your atom via usb cable and run internet sharing application, tap connect then it should be a usb modem.
How about Atom Exec as modem to connect my laptop to internet
How about Atom Exec as modem to connect my laptop to internet by using Vista
any idea?
Why All That?
Read first post and was thinking why you need to connect your Atom Life as modem with manual setting while its just one click away
Assuming A) you have GPRS connection and phone data settings are working as told by GSM provider, you can browse on your phone.
Assuming B) On your pc/laptop you must have installed either ActiveSync 4.2 (WinXP) or later or Mobile_Device_Centre in any version of Vista and you are able to connect your phone to pc. NO NEED TO DISABLE, KEEP THEM WORKING.
If you are ready with above two things, just do one following step.
Step 1) Start >> Programms >> Internet Sharing >> Connect. THATS ALL, YOU ARE ALREADY BROWSING ON YOUR PC.
Only two options are seen in INTERNET SHARING, first to select is USB and second is your GPRS connection profile.
Someone please tell me why all those manual things are required, just for browsing on pc/laptop.
thanks
thank you very much!
i want to use my gprs to connect to internet on my desktop pc..i dont have bluetooth or ir just usb cable and avtivesync installed...i used wireless modem application on my device and it gave some sort of com error..i searched a lot but couldnt find anything...immediate help is required
thx in advance
you need to open Wireless modem from programs menu,select usb and press start before connecting to the usb cable, after that it will detect your phone as a modem, then use the modem driver provided in your cd to install. after installing you need to create a dialup connection and dial *99#. you will get a complete tutorial with pictures from the docs folder in your imate jam cd. it is a pdf file.
Hello all,
I'm having a problem with Windows Vista...I can't install my PPC-6700 as a usb modem. Oddly, this worked on older beta builds of Vista, but no longer works. When I plug the phone into the computer with wmodem running, the device is identified as a generic serial device. when I point vista to the driver .inf file, install begins but then craps out with the error cannot find file. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
MJB
Found a solution. Download the attached inf file to use with Windows Vista. It has been altered from the original version.
Best,
MJB
mbial said:
Found a solution. Download the attached inf file to use with Windows Vista. It has been altered from the original version.
Best,
MJB
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Didn't work for me - same "cannot find the file specified" problem...
/POL
CDMA_USB_Driver works
I just tried the CDMA_USB_Driver with my T-Mobile MDA on Vista Business and it works just fine. With the other versions of the usb modem drivers I had also been getting the "file not found" error but this one work just fine
its offical this driver does work for vista whereas the original did not. Why my BT card comes in i will probably use that since from what i read it works better than usb in vista but for now this will be fine
Running into the same problems, Might sound crazy but where do I put the *.inf file?
Also, is there a new file to upload to the phone to get it to work?
Thanks.
Mine works fine with Vista Ultimate. In order to get it to work, make sure that you have no bangs in device manager. Connect the phone to the computer and it should detect it as new hardware. Once the new hardware wizard comes up point it to the usb file. It should install the modem after that. Once that is completed go into network connections and setup a dial up connection for the phone. Use #777 as the number to dial. that way when you start the usb modem on your phone, you connect to your system. Click on connect to, and then dial. It should connect without any issues..also if you do not already have it, download and install windows mobile device center for vista. This is the new app that is replacing active sync. Once installed it will recognize and sync with your phone
Is there any charges for this if you have the unlimited data plan?
I have used Internet Sharing on my 8525 with my laptop.
I want to use it with my work PC but I am not allowed to install the ActiveSync software at work.
What file/driver is needed to get my PC to recognize the phone as a USB modem so that I can avoid installing ActiveSync?
I imagine there is a driver file for the USB Modem portion.
Following another thread there was a zip file with the WModem app and an INF file for the USB Modem but this does not seem to work with my phone.
I am using the AT&T WM6 release.
Anybody? I suspect I just need an inf file but cannot find any threads talking about this situation.
Thanks.