User`s guide

5. Select the USB Modem item in the Show pull-down list.
6. Properties for the network port will be displayed. Go to the Modem tab and select either
Mobile Stream CDMA option (for CDMA 1xRTT or EvDO networks) or
Mobile Stream GSM option (for GSM GPRS or EDGE networks) in the Modem pull-down
menu. It is recommended to disable the Wait for dial tone before dialing option.
7. Go back to the PPP tab, type in the optional Service Provider name (e.g. Internet via USB
Modem), fill in the Account Name, Password and Telephone Number fields with the values
you got from your provider. The dial number is #777 for CDMA networks and *99# for GSM
networks.
8. Now press the PPP Options... button and disable the Send PPP Echo packets and
Use TCP header compression options in the dialog then press the OK button. Note that with
Verizon you may actually need to enable the Send PPP Echo packets option to prevent
disconnecting after short period of inactivity.
9. Press the Apply Now button to save the network port settings.
10. Press the Dial Now button. In the displayed dialog press the Connect button to start the
connection. Note that for GPRS or EDGE connection the additional message box will appear
asking for the access point name (APN). Provide it and press the OK button to go on with the
connection process.
3.4. Connecting via Bluetooth
You need to configure the Bluetooth network port before using the Internet connection. See the
Configuring a Bluetooth Network Port section below.
To connect, launch the USB Modem application, set the Connection to Bluetooth, enable the modem
mode on the device and start the connection on the Mac. There are plenty ways to do this. The easiest
one is to tap on the phone connection icon in the right side of the Mac OS X menu bar and select the
Connect item in the pull-down list. For GPRS or EDGE networks the additional message box will
appear asking for the access point name (APN). Type it in and press the OK button to continue
connecting.
To disconnect, choose the Disconnect action in the connection's pull-down menu.
3.4.1. Configuring a Bluetooth Network Port
It is assumed that USB Modem was successfully installed as described in the Installation section
above.
1. Consult your wireless provider on the important parameters that are necessary to setup the
connection. These include the user name and password (possible blank). For GPRS or EDGE
connections the access point name (APN) is also required. The dial number is #777 for CDMA
networks and *99# for GSM networks. Note that your GSM operator may provide you with the
slightly different number, e.g. *99***1#. Ignore this and use the number as described here.
2. Start the USB Modem application on the device, set the Connection to Bluetooth and enable
the modem mode.
3. Go into Mac OS X System Preferences -> Bluetooth and press the Set Up New Device...
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