E65 as a modem

Rambaud · 29 Aug 2007 at 10:09

I have a Nokia E65 on PAYG (SIM free) which I want to use to connect my MacBook to the Internet where there is no Wi-Fi connection.

I assume this possible via the USB cable and/or Bluetooth?

If so, I think I need something like WebN'Walk ( I bought a T-Mobile SIM card last week)?

Exactly what do I need to do? Pointers and/or links appreciated.

PiKe · 29 Aug 2007 at 10:17

I believe you can connect via bluetooth and web n' walk would do the trick.

Rambaud · 29 Aug 2007 at 10:24

PiKe said:
I believe you can connect via bluetooth and web n' walk would do the trick.

I asume I need to contact T-Mobile to sign up to WebN'Walk and for them to advise any relevant settings?

PiKe · 29 Aug 2007 at 10:34

Yep, their pair your phone with your mac and run through the wizard, you should be up and running within 5 minutes.

Rambaud · 29 Aug 2007 at 10:54

PiKe said:
Yep, their pair your phone with your mac and run through the wizard, you should be up and running within 5 minutes.

Thanks, PiKe.

I'll give T-Mobile a ring.

Rambaud · 29 Aug 2007 at 18:31

Update:

I rang T-Mobile and the guy I spoke to said that modem use had been cancelled for PAYG.

However, I am connected at the moment via Nokia PC Suite using Virgin Mobile. It's a bit slow at 460.80 kbps - on my MacBook (via VM Fusion or Parallels) - but it's only meant to be for emergency use and e-mails etc. So I am a Happy Bunny.

Also works with my Nokia 6233.

PiKe · 29 Aug 2007 at 18:33

You shouldn't need to use PC Suite at all on the Mac, you have the option of either dialling a number through the phone or using 3g/gprs in the bluetooth wizard.

Rambaud · 29 Aug 2007 at 18:36

PiKe said:
You shouldn't need to use PC Suite at all on the Mac, you have the option of either dialling a number through the phone or using 3g/gprs in the bluetooth wizard.

I'll give that a try - assuming I can figure it out.

Will there be a charge using this method?

PiKe · 29 Aug 2007 at 18:45

There will be a charge either way I believe.