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Kris Kumar

01-24-2005, 08:30 PM

Smartphones, in spite of their small form factor, pack in a lot of power and functionality. And combine that with the unlimited Internet data plans that are now available from most carriers, you get a powerful mobile device that lets you check email and surf the Net. Sometimes you may run into the limitations of the small screen and the lack of keyboard/thumb-board. That's when the Bluetooth functionality and a laptop can come in handy. So the next time you're on vacation or on a business trip and want to reply to your emails, you can connect your laptop to the Internet using your Smartphone as the modem. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT30.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> The following How-To article takes you through the steps required to connect your Smartphone and laptop using Bluetooth, so that the laptop can access the Internet using the Smartphone's data plan. <!> Pre-Requisites: - Smartphone with Bluetooth [e.g. Audiovox SMT5600, Motorola MPx220]; - Windows XP Service Pack 2 based laptop with Bluetooth; - Internet Data Plan with the carrier, unlimited data plan is preferred. Please note that for this step-by-step guide the Microsoft Bluetooth components are being used. These come standard with Windows XP Service Pack 2. In case you are running a different Bluetooth stack [e.g. a vendor specific one], then some of the desktop based screen shots may vary. But the overall steps and the sequence should be the same as illustrated by this guide. Before you begin, please verify that the Smartphone's Outlook mailbox and Pocket Internet Explorer can connect to the Internet. Perform mailbox sync or browse to a Web page on the device. If you are unable to connect, then verify the settings under Start->Settings->Data Connections. You can use the <a href="http://www.mywindowsmobile.com">My Windows Mobile</a> Website to configure your device. In case you are using a Bluetooth dongle on your laptop, ensure that the dongle is plugged in and Bluetooth is enabled on the laptop. Let's begin the configuration process. Step one: Launch Bluetooth manager on your laptop. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT2.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 1: On your laptop, click on the Bluetooth icon in the system taskbar and click on the menu item titled "Open Bluetooth Settings". <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT14.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 2: In case you do not see the icon in the system taskbar, try the Control Panel. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT3.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 3: This is the Bluetooth settings applet on your laptop that will help you establish a connection with a Bluetooth Smartphone. Step two: Make Smartphone discoverable via Bluetooth. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT36.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 4: On your Smartphone, click Start->Settings->Bluetooth. Select "Discoverable" and click "Done". You are about begin a process which is called pairing in Bluetooth lingo. This process involves discovering the Smartphone via Bluetooth on your laptop and establishing a connection between the two. <PAGEBREAK> Step three: Discover the Smartphone on your laptop. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT3.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 5: On your laptop, go back to the "Bluetooth Devices" screen. Click on the "Add" button. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT4.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 6: "Add Bluetooth Device Wizard" will popup. Enable the "My device is set up and ready to be found" option and click the "Next" button. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT5.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 7: The next screen will show the Bluetooth devices found by the wizard. Select your Smartphone from the list and click the "Next" button. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT6.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 8: Select the "Let me choose my own passkey" and specify a number, (let's say "1234") and click the "Next" button. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT7.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 9: The wizard will show the above screen. Now it's time to pick up the Smartphone and wait for the laptop connection request. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT37.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 10: When a screen similar to that above appears on your Smartphone, select "Yes". <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT38.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 11: Enter the passkey, and click "Done". <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT39.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 12: Enter the display name to identify the laptop. It defaults to the name of the laptop. In my case it is "Keeda". <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT40.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 13: Once you accept the display name. You will see the final message on your Smartphone showing the completion of pairing between the laptop and the Smartphone. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT41.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 14: On your Smartphone, go back to the Start->Settings->Bluetooth dialog. Change the selection from "Discoverable" to "On". This also ensures that no one else can discover your Bluetooth enabled Smartphone. ;-) <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT42.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 15: In the Bluetooth dialog, select the Menu->Devices option. In the list that shows up you will see your laptop listed as one of the known devices. Click "Done" and "Done" again. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT10.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 16: On your laptop, go to the "Bluetooth Devices" screen and you will see your Smartphone listed there. Select it and click on "Properties". <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT11.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 17: Select the "Services" tab in the properties dialog box. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT12.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 18: Verify the presence of "Dial-up networking (DUN)" service in the list. The COM port may vary in your case. Close all the Bluetooth related dialog boxes. <PAGEBREAK> Step four: Create a dial-up connection. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT15.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 19: On your laptop, go to "Control Panel" and then "Network Connections". Click on the "Create a new connection" from the left panel. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT16.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 20: The "New Connection Wizard" will popup, click "Next" to proceed to the next step. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT17.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 21: Select "Connect to the Internet" and click "Next". <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT18.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 22: Select "Set up my connection manually" and click "Next". <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT19.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 23: Select "Connect using a dial-up modem" and click "Next". <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT20.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 24: Select the Bluetooth modem from the list. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT21.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 25: Specify the ISP name. This is the name by which Windows will create a dial-up shortcut icon in the "Network Connections" folder. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT47.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 26: When connecting to the cell phone carrier's Internet network, the number to be dialed is "*99#" [without the double quotes (")]. The number "*99#" instructs the cell phone to connect to the Internet using the settings provided in Settings->Data Connections. In case you want to connect to an ISP like Earthlink or AOL, the dial-up number [with area code if required] needs to be entered on this screen. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT23.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 27: Select the choice you think is appropriate, based on the laptop usage. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT24.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 28: The user name and password will be blank if you are using the carrier's Internet connection or data plan. As long as the carrier's username and password are stored on the Smartphone in the "Data Connections" settings, there is no need to worry about this wizard step. In case you are planning to connect to an ISP like Earthlink or AOL, then you need to enter the ISP assigned user name and password in this screen. Before clicking the "Next" button, uncheck the "Make this the default connection" option at the bottom of the wizard. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT25.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 29: Horray! The dial-up connection shortcut has been created and now it's time to test it out. :-) <PAGEBREAK> Final Step: Connecting to the Internet using the Bluetooth Smartphone Once the above mentioned configuration steps are carried out, the laptop is ready to connect to the Internet using the Bluetooth Smartphone. From here onwards you need to carry out only the following instructions to connect to the Internet. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT26.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 30: Ensure that Bluetooth is turned "On" on your Smartphone and your laptop. On your laptop, launch the shortcut for the dial-up connection. It can be found in the Control Panel->Networking Connections. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT27.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 31: Click on the "Properties" button to verify that the Bluetooth modem is selected. Click the "Cancel" button and then click the "Dial" button. Before dialing, always verify that the modem being used is the Bluetooth one. I have noticed that Windows does sometimes deselect the Bluetooth modem and select the IR modem or regular telephone modem. :? I believe this happens more when you are using a Bluetooth USB dongle, because the dongle may not always be connected, forcing Windows to reset the modem selection. In case you are connecting to an ISP like Earthlink or AOL, verify the dial-up number, area code and dialing rules. You may also need to tweak some of the options. Since I do not have an ISP number and account handy, I cannot lay down the exact steps. But I was able to dial my home phone using the dial-up connection over Bluetooth. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT28.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 32: When you click the "Dial" button, you will see a "Connecting to..." screen. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT31.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 33: Followed by this screen. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT33.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 34: And finally when the connection is established, you will see this screen. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT30.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 35: Windows will minimize the connection dialog to the system taskbar. Don't be fooled by the connection speed displayed in the popup, it is showing the connection speed between the laptop and the Smartphone over Bluetooth. It is not showing the actual Internet download speed. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT0.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 36: On your Smartphone, when you are connected to the Internet on your laptop, the iconbar will show the special bi-directional arrow icon [top right corner] to show that a dial-up connection has been established. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT32.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 37: When you are done using the Internet on your laptop. Click on the Dial-up connection icon in the system taskbar and click on the "Disconnect" button. <PAGEBREAK> What to do in Case of Errors? <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT29.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 38: This is one of the most common errors that you will see during dial-up connection. Usually turning off Bluetooth on the Smartphone and then turning it back on gets rid of this error message. Sometimes the Smartphone and/or the laptop may need to be rebooted. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT34.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 39: This error is an interesting error. The only way to get rid of this error is to perform a mailbox sync on your Smartphone or browse to a Web page on your Smartphone using the Pocket Internet Explorer. Basically what we are trying to do is establish a connection with the Internet using the Smartphone and get the Smartphone registered on the carrier's network. And then re-initiating the dial-up connection from your laptop. It seems the registration process is different when Internet is accessed directly on your Smartphone and when it is accessed from the laptop. And the carrier requires the first connection to be established directly from the Smartphone. <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT45.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> Figure 40: This is not required in most cases. However some carriers may require special modem initialization command, something like the one shown in the above screen [AT+cgdcont=1,"IP","<apn_here>",",0,0]. It can be accessed using the "Phone and Modem Options" in the Control Panel. And then selecting the Bluetooth modem from the list. In case you need to use this extra modem command, replace the <apn_here> text with the Access Point Name specified by your carrier. In case of T-Mobile it is "internet2.voicestream.com". I have never specified any modem initialization string. The dial-up connection has worked well without any. And there you have it - enjoy using your Smartphone as a Bluetooth modem for your laptop! Would you like to take this article with you? <a href="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/files/smartphone-bluetooth-laptop.mht">Download the MHTML version</a> (Right Click > Save As) - it's a single file that will open with Internet Explorer.

lurch

01-25-2005, 12:22 AM

Thanks for posting this well illustrated how-to!

I was struggling through this the other night (my MPx220 is my first BT device), and now I see I was 80% of the way there! :)

I'll try it the rest of the way tonight.
Thanks again!

Jason Dunn

01-25-2005, 02:06 AM

AWESOME article Kris - nicely done!

Mike Temporale

01-25-2005, 03:05 AM

Nice work Kris! Things are a little different for me since I don't have the Windows Bluetooth stack, regardless, it's still very helpful.

http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jan05-XPBT34.jpg
Figure 39: This error is an interesting error. The only way to get rid of this error is to perform a mailbox sync on your Smartphone or browse to a Web page on your Smartphone using the Pocket Internet Explorer. Basically what we are trying to do is establish a connection with the Internet using the Smartphone and get the Smartphone registered on the carrier's network. And then re-initiating the dial-up connection from your laptop. It seems the registration process is different when Internet is accessed directly on your Smartphone and when it is accessed from the laptop. And the carrier requires the first connection to be established directly from the Smartphone.

This is the most common error I get. Next time it comes up, I will try surfing with the Smartphone first and then redial from my laptop to see if it solves things. If so, it will be much easier than my current process of rebooting and kicking everything. :wink:

Infarct

01-25-2005, 03:23 AM

VERY sweet!!!

My only suggestion is to port the whole thing with pics and all into a zipfile, so people can d/l it and have it around.

I don't have a laptop, but I see one in my future, and this is a very appealing combo!

lurch

01-25-2005, 03:45 AM

This is the most common error I get. Next time it comes up, I will try surfing with the Smartphone first and then redial from my laptop to see if it solves things. If so, it will be much easier than my current process of rebooting and kicking everything. :wink:

I am running into that error repeatedly tonight, regardless of whether or not I reconnect from my smartphone. I saw some posts on howardforums that said the solution was to use the connection string that Kris talked about at the very end.
Here's a link to what I'm reading: (I haven't verified it yet though)
http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=236865

EDIT: Okay, I just tried it, and it made no difference. I just can't get past the PPP error message, and I don't feel like expending the energy to do it tonight!

Kris Kumar

01-25-2005, 04:08 AM

I am running into that error repeatedly tonight, regardless of whether or not I reconnect from my smartphone. I saw some posts on howardforums that said the solution was to use the connection string that Kris talked about at the very end.
Here's a link to what I'm reading: (I haven't verified it yet though)
http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=236865

EDIT: Okay, I just tried it, and it made no difference. I just can't get past the PPP error message, and I don't feel like expending the energy to do it tonight!

Are you on T-Mobile or Cingular?

Kris Kumar

01-25-2005, 04:38 AM

If you are with Cingular or with a carrier that requires username and password for the Internet connection, then try putting them in Figure 28 or Figure 30.

I tried and tested this with T-Mobile and different carriers have slightly different registration process. :-( Hopefully we will identify all the problems in this thread and make it easy for future users.:-)

Jason Dunn

01-25-2005, 05:54 AM

My only suggestion is to port the whole thing with pics and all into a zipfile, so people can d/l it and have it around.

If you look at the bottom of Kris' article, I've created an MHTML version of the file that you can download and open in IE offline. Enjoy!

rzanology

01-25-2005, 11:13 AM

Kris Kumar

01-25-2005, 01:26 PM

Hey guys I have a very important question. Im with cingular now….will they charge for using the connection with the laptop? I was told by two different reps that they charge extra for connecting and using the internet connection with any other device than the 220 itself. BUT! How the hell will they know? Is this true or are they just trying to scare me? I know when I was with t-mobile I use to do this almost everyday. I’d love to be able to use my phone as a modem again.

Good point. I believe the carriers can find out that you are using your Smartphone as a modem. And therefore can charge you extra.

Regarding Cingular, not familiar with their data plans. And don't know whether or not they will charge extra.

Kris Kumar

01-25-2005, 01:28 PM

lurch

01-25-2005, 02:50 PM

If you are with Cingular or with a carrier that requires username and password for the Internet connection, then try putting them in Figure 28 or Figure 30.
Thanks Kris,

I had tried putting in the username/pwd in those boxes (although maybe I just had it wrong?) but again, it was to no avail. I think I might call Cingular about it, because I also would like to verify that it won't cost me extra. I'd better call at least 3 times though, because I've consistently gotten different answers from different reps (on other issues)!

But by all means, if someone knows how to connect from a Cingular phone, let me know!

Kris Kumar

01-25-2005, 03:23 PM

Do let us know the info you find out from Cingular rep(s). ;-)

And click here (http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7092) for the Cingular settings: the username, password, APN etc. Thanks to encece for posting the info.

I noticed that the APN, username and password are all in uppercase, could that be an issue. :?

Mike Temporale

01-25-2005, 03:46 PM

Also check this post (http://www.SmartphoneThoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7025). There is a rather extensive list of providers and their settigns. From this list it does look like CASE matters for Cingular.

lurch

01-26-2005, 01:53 AM

Well, I only talked with one rep from Cingular today, but he confirmed that they have separate data plans for using your phone as a modem, and they start at $20 for 5MB or so, up to $80 for unlimited. That was enough to convince me that my issue was because I was purposely being blocked, and I don't really want to incurr extra charges. :)

Oh well, I dreamed it was possible once... now I have to figure out what else I'll use my BT dongle for my laptop for. :)

rzanology

01-26-2005, 08:14 PM

this is really sucking it up for me. When i was with t-mobile they didn't have any of these stupid charges. I guess this is what i get for switching!!!!

revolution.cx

01-27-2005, 02:06 AM

I have used my Smartphone as a modem via usb for over a year now with T-Mobile's $9.95 Internet Pro or whatever they call it. Not the $19.95 plan.

It's usually a week here and a week there when I travel but during those times I've spent hours connected and transferred many many megabytes of data.

Never charged anything extra.

abarry

02-02-2005, 08:53 PM

I signed up with AT&T (SMT5600) last October, just weeks before Cingular bought them.

Last month, I got the SX66, and was able to switch over to Cingular without problem. I also bought their unlimited MEdiaWorks for $20/month. When I used KK's recipe yesterday, I was able to connect to the net using the BT on SX66. However, I was not sure whether I would have to pay for 'data' since I only had MEdiaWorks. So I downloaded the Cingular's Connection Manager and was able to use that to connect to the Net via BT (using MEdiaWorks settings) several times in a couple of hours.

When I tried to connect later last evening, I would get a "No Connect" sign on the SX66 (an X next to the antenna instead of bars). Tech Support told me that the Connection Manager does not support the SX66, even though the SX66 has the ability to be used as a tethering modem! I guess they found out from my cellphone number that I was 'cheating' and blocked it.

So I returned the phone, and was able to get back to AT&T with my old plan that includes $25 unlimited mMode on my SMT5600, because I had the SX66 for less than 30 days. Again, I am able to connect to the net dialing *99#, and no username or password. I have these three questions:

1. By dialing this way (*99#) am I going through mMode or using data minutes that I will be charged for?

2. Is there a way to set up the connection so I connect my laptop to the net via SMT5600 using mMode if the *99# does not go through mMode?

3. I tried to connect to my ISP (BellSouth) putting their phone number, my username and password, but I get the message: Connection Failed. Any thoughts on what am I doing wrong?

Thank you.

lurch

02-02-2005, 11:07 PM

1. By dialing this way (*99#) am I going through mMode or using data minutes that I will be charged for?

2. Is there a way to set up the connection so I connect my laptop to the net via SMT5600 using mMode if the *99# does not go through mMode?

3. I tried to connect to my ISP (BellSouth) putting their phone number, my username and password, but I get the message: Connection Failed. Any thoughts on what am I doing wrong?

I'm not a previous AT&T customer, so I'm not sure about mMode, but here goes anyway:

1. Typically any kind of data connection that you buy to use via GPRS is completely independant from your "talking" minutes. That's why many plans are available for 5MB a month, unlimited, etc. Because they don't have any correlation to your monthly minutes.

2. If dialing *99# doesn't go through mMode (which I would bet a large sum of $$ that it does), you could conceivably connect via your ISP as you mentioned in question 3, but in that case it would be using your phone's minutes as if you were talking (since it's acting as a traditional modem)

3. I've never connected via ISP like this, so I've got no advice to add! If you are planning on using your ISP though, I'd cancel the $$/month you pay for the data connection... you're losing money there!

Hopefully this helps, and hopefully it's accurate! Someone else can freely correct me.

Kris Kumar

02-03-2005, 04:31 AM

1. By dialing this way (*99#) am I going through mMode or using data minutes that I will be charged for?

You are connecting to the Internet using whatever Data Plan you signed up for. In your case it is the unlimited mMode.

As for the charge. I am not familiar with mMode unlimited. I know on T-Mobile's unlimited Internet Data Plan I do not get charged. But I know certain carriers like Verizon monitor their customers on the unlimited data plans to see if they are using laptops or Pocket PCs with the phone as the modem. They do not allow it. They detect it and bump the customer into a bigger more pricier data plan.

So I would read the fine print on the mMode contract. They may mention things like audio/video streaming, laptop data connection etc not allowed.

Or maybe another AT&T customer can clarify things. If not call and find out.

2. Is there a way to set up the connection so I connect my laptop to the net via SMT5600 using mMode if the *99# does not go through mMode?

You are currently connecting thru mMode.

3. I tried to connect to my ISP (BellSouth) putting their phone number, my username and password, but I get the message: Connection Failed. Any thoughts on what am I doing wrong?

Again this is something that the carrier's can detect and restrict you.

But...Wish I had better suggestion. I would recommend that on the laptop, in the dial-up connection, click Properties->Security tab->Show Terminal Window. Enable this option and dial the ISP number. A window will popup upon successful connection with the ISP and you can usually make out from the screen whats happening. Or get some more error details.

If you are familiar with the 80s/90s dial up connection and hyperterminal. Then you know what I mean. ;-)

Jason Dunn

04-13-2006, 09:48 PM

Well wouldn't you know. I was trying to connect my SP5M to my laptop via Bluetooth, and couldn't get it to work the first time, so I type "SP5M bluetooth modem" into Google, and Kris' article here is the #2 hit. Turns out the dialing string that was used by default was wrong - as soon as I changed it to *99# it worked perfectly. Woo hoo! Great job Kris. :-)

Kris Kumar

04-13-2006, 11:45 PM

You feel on top of the world, when you do a Google search and find that your site/article is in the top five. :mrgreen: