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8.7 Using Your Device as a Modem
(Internet Sharing)
Internet Sharing connects your desktop or notebook computer to
the Internet by using your device’s data connection (GPRS or EDGE, for
instance). You can choose to connect via USB or Bluetooth.
Notes • Make sure your device has a SIM card installed, and your device has a
GPRS/3G or phone dial-up modem connection. If your device has not
been set up with a data connection yet, tap Menu > Connection Settings
on the Internet Sharing screen. For more information about setting up
these connections, see "GPRS/3G" and "Dial-up" in this chapter.
• If you want to use a USB cable connection, you must first install Windows
Mobile Device Center or Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.5 or later on the
computer.
• If you want to use a Bluetooth connection, make sure your computer has
built-in Bluetooth capability. If your computer does not have Bluetooth,
you can connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle.
• Before using Internet Sharing, disconnect from Windows Mobile Device
Center or ActiveSync on your computer.
To set up your device as a USB modem
1. On your device, tap Start > Programs >
Internet Sharing.
2.
In the PC Connection list, select USB.
3. In the Network Connection list, select
the name of the connection that your
device uses to connect to the Internet.
4.
Connect your device to the computer
using the USB cable.
5.
Tap Connect.
To use your device as a Bluetooth modem
For the computer to use the Internet connection of your device, activate
Internet Sharing on your device, then set up a Bluetooth Personal Area
Network (PAN) between the computer and your device.