Comments on: You *Can* Tether a BlackBerry as a Modem in Parallels http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels Alex King, Denver Web Developer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:02:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kev http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-56280 Kev Fri, 18 May 2007 23:30:46 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-56280 Everything is working on my Sprint 8903. Thanks! What I did: Parallels 3188 Windows XP Sprint Mobile Broadband Install and get the EVDO device working in Windows Parallels Devices USB Choose RIM - Handheld Disabled the DHCP in Parallels 'Parallels Desktop' Preferences uncheck DHCP Enable Connection Sharing on Windows Modem Properties Advanced Check everything :) Choose your Network device in Parallels Devices Network Adaptor Host-Only Networking Choose your Network device in Mac System Preferences Network Parallels Host-Guest OS Connect with Sprint Mobile Broadband (or your provider) web surf on your Mac DONE DEAL :) Thanks for the help Kevin Everything is working on my Sprint 8903. Thanks!

What I did:

Parallels 3188
Windows XP
Sprint Mobile Broadband

Install and get the EVDO device working in Windows

Parallels
Devices
USB
Choose RIM – Handheld

Disabled the DHCP in Parallels
‘Parallels Desktop’
Preferences
uncheck DHCP

Enable Connection Sharing on Windows Modem
Properties
Advanced
Check everything :)

Choose your Network device in Parallels
Devices
Network Adaptor
Host-Only Networking

Choose your Network device in Mac
System Preferences
Network
Parallels Host-Guest OS

Connect with Sprint Mobile Broadband (or your provider)

web surf on your Mac

DONE DEAL :)

Thanks for the help

Kevin

]]> By: Paula http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-56186 Paula Sun, 13 May 2007 22:55:02 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-56186 In March the IT guy in my business told me he paid Verizon $15 a month on top of his regular Blackberry data plan and was able to tether his Blackberry to his laptop to use the Internet via the Blackberry, not dialing with it as a modem. He downloaded a piece of software from Verizon called VZ Access Manager, installed it, chose the National Access/Broadband choice, clicked CONNECT and voila, he was on the Internet. In areas with EV-DO he was at quite acceptable speeds for working. I thought this was too good to be true so called Verizon and found this was actually available for my MacBook. I downloaded the software, chose Mac OS X and the Blackberry options and connected while still talking with the tech support person at Verizon. The whole operation took less than 10 minutes. The past 6 weeks have been heaven. I could pull off the road, open my laptop and work on strange Web applications that were almost impossible to handle with my Blackberry (7250) alone. A week or so ago, this all stopped cold. At the same time my phone gave only a busy signal to callers and did not ring on my end. Yesterday I called Verizon to try to get both problems fixed. They had me download and reinstall the software to make my phone ring again. In the process, my VZ Access Manager software quit working. The technician had me re-download this, and the choice of a Blackberry was no longer available. Only the Motorola Q was available under PDA's or phones. As you can imagine, I am devistated. A Verizon person has tried to tell me it was a freak accident that I could ever connect and that Verizon does not support Blackberry use with a Mac laptop. I smell a rat here, because Blackberry was a choice for my software when I downloaded this in March. It certainly worked fine for 6 weeks. The technician told me it was a driver issue. If anyone has a clue what I can do to get this access back again, I will be MOST appreciative!!!! In March the IT guy in my business told me he paid Verizon $15 a month on top of his regular Blackberry data plan and was able to tether his Blackberry to his laptop to use the Internet via the Blackberry, not dialing with it as a modem. He downloaded a piece of software from Verizon called VZ Access Manager, installed it, chose the National Access/Broadband choice, clicked CONNECT and voila, he was on the Internet. In areas with EV-DO he was at quite acceptable speeds for working.

I thought this was too good to be true so called Verizon and found this was actually available for my MacBook. I downloaded the software, chose Mac OS X and the Blackberry options and connected while still talking with the tech support person at Verizon. The whole operation took less than 10 minutes.

The past 6 weeks have been heaven. I could pull off the road, open my laptop and work on strange Web applications that were almost impossible to handle with my Blackberry (7250) alone.

A week or so ago, this all stopped cold. At the same time my phone gave only a busy signal to callers and did not ring on my end. Yesterday I called Verizon to try to get both problems fixed. They had me download and reinstall the software to make my phone ring again. In the process, my VZ Access Manager software quit working. The technician had me re-download this, and the choice of a Blackberry was no longer available. Only the Motorola Q was available under PDA’s or phones.

As you can imagine, I am devistated. A Verizon person has tried to tell me it was a freak accident that I could ever connect and that Verizon does not support Blackberry use with a Mac laptop. I smell a rat here, because Blackberry was a choice for my software when I downloaded this in March. It certainly worked fine for 6 weeks. The technician told me it was a driver issue.

If anyone has a clue what I can do to get this access back again, I will be MOST appreciative!!!!

]]> By: Alex http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-55364 Alex Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:35:12 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-55364 That doesn't work with an 870* BlackBerry. That doesn’t work with an 870* BlackBerry.

]]> By: Josh http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-55363 Josh Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:50:39 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-55363 Here's your Blackberry/Mac Bluetooth Solution: http://www.askdavetaylor.com/blackberry_pearl_as_bluetooth_modem_with_mac.html Enjoy! Here’s your Blackberry/Mac Bluetooth Solution:

http://www.askdaveta[...]ith_mac.html

Enjoy!

]]> By: Alex http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-53006 Alex Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:39:04 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-53006 Get Pulse: http://alexking.org/projects/blackberry-modem Get Pulse:

http://alexking.org/[...]kberry-modem

]]> By: Mark http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-53005 Mark Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:35:32 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-53005 THANKS! I've successfully enabled phone as modem using a BlackBerry 7250 in Parallels/WinXP. I can't get the connection to share with the Mac, though... I set ICS up in Windows, but I ca'n't get the DHCP renew to work on the Mac. Any advice? thanks THANKS! I’ve successfully enabled phone as modem using a BlackBerry 7250 in Parallels/WinXP. I can’t get the connection to share with the Mac, though… I set ICS up in Windows, but I ca’n't get the DHCP renew to work on the Mac. Any advice?

thanks

]]> By: Caleb http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-52969 Caleb Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:29:30 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-52969 They key is to have the latest version of Parallels. Also, download BBDM version 4.0.3 and you'll be fine then. I wrote Parallels and they sent me this: (it works with 7130e for Sprint) Hello, Unfortunately the current version do not support Blackberry USB devices But look at the link: http://www.blackberryforums.com/mac-users-corner/ 51674-usb-problem-parallels-recognizing-my-8700g.html They key is to have the latest version of Parallels. Also, download BBDM version 4.0.3 and you’ll be fine then. I wrote Parallels and they sent me this: (it works with 7130e for Sprint)

Hello,

Unfortunately the current version do not support
Blackberry USB devices

But look at the link:

http://www.blackberr[...]sers-corner/
51674-usb-problem-parallels-recognizing-my-8700g.html

]]> By: Caleb http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-52968 Caleb Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:27:08 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-52968 They key is to have the latest version of Parallels. You'll be fine then. They key is to have the latest version of Parallels. You’ll be fine then.

]]> By: Ed H http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-31843 Ed H Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:16:05 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-31843 I have tried several different things to get Parallels to allow my 7130e to work in xp. Neither BBDM not VZW access will see my BB. What settings am I missing??? TIA Ed I have tried several different things to get Parallels to allow my 7130e to work in xp. Neither BBDM not VZW access will see my BB. What settings am I missing???

TIA
Ed

]]> By: BK http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-31144 BK Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:24:10 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-31144 Update: 1) download and install version of the blackberry desktop manager (40033dt-en, from www.sprint.com/downloads | blackberry) 2) download and install the latest Sprint Connection Manager (from the same site), uncheck the "blackberry drivers" during the install 3) start the BBDM, let it detect and connect to the blackberry (leave it running) 4) start SCM, it detects the phone and then I was able to connect to the Sprint PCS. To share that XP connection in MAC: I changed my primary connection on the MAC to the host only nic and then I enabled ICS on the sprint connection in XP. From MAC I did a renew and it got the 192.168.x.x from XP. I could then share the internet connection from both OSX and XP. Woohoo. Update:

1) download and install version of the blackberry desktop manager (40033dt-en, from http://www.sprint.com/downloads | blackberry)
2) download and install the latest Sprint Connection Manager (from the same site), uncheck the “blackberry drivers” during the install
3) start the BBDM, let it detect and connect to the blackberry (leave it running)
4) start SCM, it detects the phone and then I was able to connect to the Sprint PCS.

To share that XP connection in MAC:

I changed my primary connection on the MAC to the host only nic and then I enabled ICS on the sprint connection in XP. From MAC I did a renew and it got the 192.168.x.x from XP. I could then share the internet connection from both OSX and XP. Woohoo.

]]> By: BK http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-31142 BK Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:44:34 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-31142 I'm also not able to get the Sprint PCS Connection app to see the 7130e . It always says, connect your phone. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the Sprint software a dozen times, XP sees the blackberry when I attach it to my mac, but still the connection manager never does. I have the vm set to host only and enabled the host only nic on the mac, then can ping each other... I'm running osx 10.4.7 and parallels build 1884 RC (sept 5). When I boot the mac to the XP partition it works just fine, just not from the vm image. I’m also not able to get the Sprint PCS Connection app to see the 7130e . It always says, connect your phone.

I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the Sprint software a dozen times, XP sees the blackberry when I attach it to my mac, but still the connection manager never does.

I have the vm set to host only and enabled the host only nic on the mac, then can ping each other… I’m running osx 10.4.7 and parallels build 1884 RC (sept 5).

When I boot the mac to the XP partition it works just fine, just not from the vm image.

]]> By: Azin Mehrnoosh http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-31109 Azin Mehrnoosh Sat, 09 Sep 2006 14:53:41 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-31109 New RC of Parallels out New RC of Parallels out

]]> By: Gary K http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-31099 Gary K Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:36:05 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-31099 I have managed to change the DNS, but still doesnt work. Interestingly, the port is recognized, and the BB is recognized in the device in the device manager. the only things that won't recognize are the VZ software and BB manager. (I'm using a 7130e). Oh well--may the next release will work. :( I have managed to change the DNS, but still doesnt work. Interestingly, the port is recognized, and the BB is recognized in the device in the device manager. the only things that won’t recognize are the VZ software and BB manager. (I’m using a 7130e). Oh well–may the next release will work. :(

]]> By: Gary K http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-31095 Gary K Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:35:59 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-31095 Hi: I really appreciate this thread, as I've been trying to tether since I bought my macbook a couple of months ago. I still can't get it to work following the instructions. For some reason, the parallels network card shows an IP address of 10.37.129.3. Can this be changed to the right address? (renewing the address doesnt work). Thanks for any suggestions. Best, Gary K. Hi:

I really appreciate this thread, as I’ve been trying to tether since I bought my macbook a couple of months ago. I still can’t get it to work following the instructions. For some reason, the parallels network card shows an IP address of 10.37.129.3. Can this be changed to the right address? (renewing the address doesnt work). Thanks for any suggestions.
Best,
Gary K.

]]> By: Sean http://alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels#comment-30894 Sean Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:24:55 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2006/08/07/tether-blackberry-modem-parallels/#comment-30894 Kyrocera has an EVDO router available. As far as I know it supports phones with EVDO and a USB port. Has anyone used this router that could let me know the viability of using it with the Blackberry? At $250.00 USD its not as cheap as a software soulution and has to be plugged into an outlet. Kyrocera has an EVDO router available. As far as I know it supports phones with EVDO and a USB port. Has anyone used this router that could let me know the viability of using it with the Blackberry?

At $250.00 USD its not as cheap as a software soulution and has to be plugged into an outlet.

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