Online with Mac OSX, Bluetooth, Cingular and t616

December, 01 2005 12:49 AM Filed in: How-to
While I don't expect to use it often I've finally succeeded in taking my Powerbook online using the built-in Bluetooth via Cingular GSM and my Sony Ericsson t616. I don't pay for Cingular's unlimited Internet service so I won't use this unless I have to because it is quite pricey. Still, it will like come in handy now and then. The following instructions were found here. I've edited this just a little. It may be a little confusing if you are working with 10.3 there are slight variations. Also, I paired my laptop and phone long ago so those steps were unnecessary for me. I just needed the provider information as well as the Bluetooth Modem selection. Also, I set up a new location called "Bluetooth" in my Network Preferences before I started the first step.

System Requirements:Mac OSX: 10.2.8 or higherLatest version of Bluetooth

First step is to setup the bluetooth modem (cell phone)System Prefrences > Network > Show > Network Port ConfigurationsCheck "USB Bluetooth Modem Adaptor"Show > USB Bluetooth Modem Adaptor > Bluetooth Modemnow you need to click "Show Bluetooth modem status in menu bar"Click the PPP tab.

Enter the following:
SERVICE PROVIDER: CINGULARACCOUNT NAME: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COMPASSWORD: CINGULAR1TELEPHONE NUMBER: *99***2# Then click "Apply Now"

Click the "Bluetooth Modem" tab. In the Modem drop-down select Ericsson Infared Then click "Apply Now" and close the window.

If Bluetooth on your phone is not already on go ahead and turn it on now.More > Turn On Bluetooth

Now go back to System PrefrencesSystem Prefrences > Bluetooth > Pair New DeviceIt will automatically search for your phone, when your phone has been discovered select it and click the "Pair" button. You will get a popup window asking for a passkey, just enter the number 1, click "OK"

Now you will get a popup asking you to choose the services to use with this phone.Check Internet Access, the others are optional!

If you have another provider look here. Another description of setting up the T616 with OSX 10.3 (and 10.2?) is here.

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