Using your phone as a modem via USB

Though Bluetooth is a nice wireless way to use your phone as a modem, Bluetooth has it’s issues and sometimes it’s just not worth it when you can connect your phone via USB easily and without fuss. Using a USB cable would ensure faster transfer speeds over Bluetooth, if the maximum Bluetooth speed is capping your speed, and would also utilize less battery from your phone thereby giving advantages if you don’t mind the wires flowing around

Requirements:

• Ensure your phone is configured to be able to connect to the Internet (example for DSTCom Brunei)
• Drivers for the phone to be recognized as a modem on your computer (should be on CD that comes with the phone, or in the installed software, or possibly find it online)

Notes:

• Following guide is done on Windows XP, if you need a Mac version, do lend me your Mac and I can tried make 1 for you =)
• To obtain maximum connection speeds, the modem’s maximum speed to maximum as detailed here

For All Phones

1. Connect the phone and install necessary drivers to recognize phone as a modem
2. Open up “Network Connections” in the “Control Panel” and a new connection should be created
   
3. Use that connection and dial *99# to connect to the Internet
    

For Nokia Phones

1. Install Nokia PC Suite (download it or install from CD given with phone)
2. Run Nokia PC Suite
   
3. Add your phone to connect with Nokia PC Suite
   

   

    

4. Select the “Connect to the Internet” icon, select the correct modem if it prompts you. Make sure