Mobile Handset as Modem

Use your mobile device as modem to use internet (Dial-up Internet) in your computer or laptop.

Requirements:

1. An EDGE/GPRS enabled mobile device.

2. Driver software (e.g. PC Suit for Nokia, Mobile Phone Manager for Siemens etc.).

3. Connecting way (e.g. Data Cable or InfraRed* Device or BlueTooth* Device).

Install the driver software in your computer. If installation process is completed successfully then connect your mobile device via Data cable or InfraRed or BlueTooth. Then Found New Hardware wizard window will appear. Click Next > Continue Anyway > Finish.

Now go to Control Panel > Phone and Modem Option > Newly installed modem > Properties > Advanced tab. Type AT+CGDCONT-,,"gpinternet". Then click OK.

Go to Control Panel > Network Connections > Create a new connection > Next > Next > Set up my connection manually > Next > Next > give a name GrameenPhone as ISP > set the phone no *99***1# > Anyone's use > Next. No need to set User name and Password. Then Next > Finish.

Now again go to Control Panel > Network Connections > GrameenPhone (Double Click) > Click to Dial. After a while your computer will connect to internet.

You can use different software also. Siemens user can use Siemens GPRS Assistance. MobTime cell Phone Manager can also be used to connect your mobile through dial-up network. But you have to set APN (Acess Point Name) as gpinternet.

*If your device supports the InfraRed or BlueTooth.