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Windows/BlackBerry tethering on M1 in Singapore

I found some notes on this lying around; my recollection is that this process worked; I can’t recall whose notes they are :-(

  1. Install all necessary Bluetooth drivers from notebook manufacturer.
  2. Install BlackBerry Desktop Manager that comes with the Bold.
  3. Pair your phone with PC via Bluetooth.
  4. Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options > Modems > Standard Modem over Bluetooth Link > Properties > Advanced > Extra initialization commands: set to
    +cgdcont=1,"ip","sunsurf"
  5. Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices > My Blackberry Bold > Use your phone to connect to the Internet > Click “Connect”.
  6. Dial as follows:
    • User name: 65<phone number>, e.g., 6591234567
    • Password: user123
    • Dial: *99#