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| Version | User | Scope of changes |
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| Dec 15 2006, 1:34 PM EST (current) | laxrick | 274 words added |
| Dec 15 2006, 11:38 AM EST | laxrick | 3 words added |
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USB Modem Setup
To setup your 8125 as a modem, follow the steps below
- Start > Programs > Modem Link
- Select USB under Connections
- Ensure the Access point name is wap.cingular
- Tap Activate
- Insert the Getting Started CD that came with the phone. The modem drivers are located on the CD
- Connect the 8125 to the computer with the USB cable
- The "Found New Hardware" wizard should appear.
- Choose "Install from a specific location", then search for the best drivers.
- Follow the on screen installation instructions and select Finish
Once the modem has been installed, create a new connection on the computer
- Create a New Connection: Start Menu > Control panel > Network Connections > Create New Connection
- Walk Through the Connection Wizard
- Select Connect to the Internet, Click Next
- Select Set up my connection Manually, Click Next
- Connect using a dial-up modem, Click Next
- Select Modem - HTC USB Modem (COM7), Click Next
- COM port may vary
- Type a name Cingular GPRS, Click Next
- Enter *99# into the Phone number field, Click Next
- Enter the User name: [email protected] and Password: CINGULAR1, Click Next
- Click Finish
- Click Dial on your Cingular GPRS Connection or from Network Connections right click and Connect.
- Your computer will now connect to the Internet via GPRS.
Bluetooth Modem Setup
First, we need to ensure the Cingular 8125 has bluetooth turned on and is discoverable by other devices. Follow these steps to ensure that:
Now, on the computer, we need to pair the smartphone and the PC:
NOTE: Unlike the Cingular 8525, which has a program called Wireless Modem, the Cingular 8125's version, ModemLink, does not have a Bluetooth option. We will be able to work around having a special program.
Now, hit dial. You should be connected to the internet! Congratulations! Visit http://www.internetfrog.com and visit the Broadband Speed link to test out your new connection speeds!
- Start Menu > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth
- Ensure that both the Turn Bluetooth On and Make This Device Discoverable to Other Devices check boxes are checked.
Now, on the computer, we need to pair the smartphone and the PC:
- Start Menu > Programs > My Bluetooth Devices > Search for Devices in Range
- Pocket_PC should show up. It will show up as your name if you have input your name under Owner Information under the Settings menu.
- Right-click Pocket_PC (or your name). Select Discover Available Services.Pairing should happen automatically and will ask for a PIN. Input the same 4-digit passcode in both devices when prompted. Try 0000.
- On the Cingular 8125, if a dialog box pops up, check Dial-Up Networking.
- On the computer, if a balloon pops up in your Quick Launch bar asking for permission, single-click it and confirm this action is ok and check the box enabling your Pocket_PC to always have Bluetooth access.
NOTE: Unlike the Cingular 8525, which has a program called Wireless Modem, the Cingular 8125's version, ModemLink, does not have a Bluetooth option. We will be able to work around having a special program.
- Start Menu > Programs > My Bluetooth Places
- Right-click Pocket_PC, and select Dial-up Networking.
- When prompted, input the following settings:
- User Name: [email protected]
- Password: CINGULAR1
- Dial: *99#
Now, hit dial. You should be connected to the internet! Congratulations! Visit http://www.internetfrog.com and visit the Broadband Speed link to test out your new connection speeds!
