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Contents 1 HOWTO: Blackberry Tethering on Mac (OS 10.4+) 1.1 Introduction 1.1.1 Credits 1.1.2 Related Articles 1.1.3 Tested Phone Models 1.2 Configuration 1.2.1 Modem Script 1.2.2 Device Settings 1.2.3 Network Settings 1.3 Use

[edit] HOWTO: Blackberry Tethering on Mac (OS 10.4+)

[edit] Introduction

This article is the result of many hours of trial and error, and finally success. I hope this saves many Mac/Blackberry users time, and affords them the joy of internet wherever they have cell coverage.

[edit] Credits

Ross Barkman : Modem Script

[edit] Related Articles

Using BlackBerry as Modem (PC)

Carrier APN Settings

[edit] Tested Phone Models

• Blackberry 8700c
• Blackberry Curve 8310
• Blackberry Bold 9000

[edit] Configuration

[edit] Modem Script

Extract the Modem Script from the attached .zip file and place it in the Mac HD > Library > Modem Scripts folder. Be sure you place it in the root Library folder and not the Library folder associated with your User folder.

Blackberry-3G-CID1.zip

[edit] Device Settings

1.) Pair your phone with the Mac. Be sure you have set it up as a Trusted Connection and is set to "Yes" and not "Ask".

2.) In Bluetooth Preferences, select your phone in the list, and then click "Configure this device". This will launch the Bluetooth Setup Assistant.

3.) Check the "Access Internet..." and proceed.

4.) Select "Other" for Vendor, and "Blackberry 3G CID1" (name of the modem script) for Phone Model. Leave the Username, Password, and Phone Number blank. Continue.

[edit] Network Settings

1.) Launch Network Preferences, and click "Bluetooth" in the list.

2.) Select "Add Configuration" from the Configuration drop list. Name the configuration something you can identify. I use my carrier name (AT&T).

3.) Populate the remaining fields with your APN information, using the wap server URL as the Telephone Number.

   Example for AT&T :
   Telephone Number:wap.cingular
   Account Name: [email address]
   Password: CINGULAR1

Carrier APN Settings

4.) Check "Show modem status in menu bar"

5.) Click Advanced, and verify the information is correct.

Modem

• Vendor = Other
• Model = Blackberry 3G CID1
• Enable Error... = checked
• Dial Mode = Wait for dial tone before dialing
• Dialing = Tone
• Sound = On

DNS

• -All Blank-

WINS

• -All Blank- (NetBIOS may be populated and disabled)

Proxies

• Configure Proxies = Using a PAC file

PPP

• Settings = Session
• Third, Fourth, Fifth and Seventh items checked. Redial 1 Time, and Wait 5 Seconds before redialing

[edit] Use

Enable Bluetooth on your phone, and then on the Mac.

Click the modem icon from the menu bar, and select Connect Bluetooth. After a few seconds you should see a connection timer.