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Jr.
09-04-2007, 11:59 AM
My next door neighbor hooked up his cell phone to his computer with a special USB cable compatible with his cell phone. Any how he was able to get wireless connection using his cell phone as the modem. I have a cricket phone with unlimited minutes and long distance.

Now for my question? Can anyone come up with info on how to setup a network connection using my cell phone , using my desktop computer? I am running windows Xp service pac 2 i believe. I am using a Dell5150 Demension? I am looking for specific instructions Please?

Thanks you guys, i know i can at least get some help here. Aol doesnt seem to be able to help and cricket is to busy to help!
Scott Pruett
09-04-2007, 12:45 PM
you either need a dial-up ISP to connect to or a data plan on your phone.
Patonb
09-04-2007, 06:59 PM
Yha, you need a data cable for your phone, then just connect to your ISP.
Notwoodward
09-04-2007, 08:45 PM
you might not even need the cable. if your computer and phone both have bluetooth connection, they can be paired.

you do need a data plan. also, the phone needs to support dial-up networking.
Patonb
09-04-2007, 08:49 PM
you might not even need the cable. if your computer and phone both have bluetooth connection, they can be paired.

you do need a data plan. also, the phone needs to support dial-up networking.
I think he plans on using AOL,which he already has... saddly...
Notwoodward
09-04-2007, 08:52 PM
AOL??...ughffff
Patonb
09-04-2007, 11:56 PM
AOL??...ughffff


yup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
darkeyed_daisy
09-05-2007, 10:48 PM
I dont have a data plan and I use my motorola razr via blue tooth. It is not illegal as long as you are using 1x instead of Digital.
http://www.engadget.com/2005/01/18/how-to-use-your-cdma-cellphone-as-a-usb-modem/

Depending on what kind of phone you have there are different ways but this should give you an idea.