Accessing the Internet on OS X with Bluetooth, Motorola v600 and ATT wireless

I finally figured out how to access the internet from my PowerBook connecting through my Motorola v600 and Bluetooth. Below are instructions for getting online with the Motorola v600 and ATTs wireless service.

Tested with the following setup:
-PowerBook G4 Aluminum (1.25) with Bluetooth
-Mac OS X 10.3.5
-Motorola V600
-ATT Wireless Service

1. Download the Motorola GPRS Modem scripts from here.

2. Unzip the scripts, and copy the "Motorola GPRS CID1" script file to the "/Library/Modem Scripts" folder.

3. Set up Bluetooth. System Preferences > Bluetooth. Make sure that "Show Bluetooth status in the menu bar is checked".

4. Turn on your Motorola v600, and make sure that Bluetooth is on and discoverable (Connections > Bluetooth > Find Me).

5. On your Mac, in the Bluetooth settings (System Preferences > Bluetooth) select the Devices tab, and then press the "Setup new device" button. You can also select this item from the Bluetooth icon on your task bar.

6. Follow the instructions and pair the Motorola with your Mac.

7. In step 4 of 5 of the pairing process, make sure to check the "Access the Internet with your phone's data connection" checkbox, and select the "Use a direct, higher speed connection to reach your Internet Service Provider (GPRS, 1xRTT)" Radio Button. Select continue.

8. In the next screen, leave the username and password blank. For the GRPS CID String enter *99#, and for Modem Script, select "Motorola GPRS CID1". Click continue. Then click Quite.

9. Open Network Preferences (System Preferences > Network), highlight USB Bluetooth Modem Adaptor, and click configure.

10. Don't change TCP/IP settings. Switch to the PPP tab. Leave everything blank, except the Telephone Number which should be *99#.

11. Click the PPP Options button, and make sure that "Send PPP echo packets" is unchecked. This is very important. If you don't do this step, the connection will disconnect after a few seconds. Click OK.

12. Switch to the Bluetooth Tab, and make sure the correct Modem Script is selected, and everything is checked except for "Wait for dial tone before dialing".

13. Switch back to the PPP Tab and click the "Dial Now..." button. Set configuration to "Other" and leave everything blank. Press the "Connect" button. After a second or two a terminal window will come up, just hit the continue button.

14. You should now be connected. Open a browser and browse to a web page to make sure you are connected.

References:
Ross Barkman's modem scripts
OSX to Bluetooth to 3650 to T-Mobile GPRS to the Net
v600 via Bluetooth on attws

Post any corrections, or improvements in the comments section (I will keep the article updated).

Comments

[Mike O.]

Woo. Thanks for writing this down!

[Nate Friedman]

and how much does the death star charge you to do this? i killed the mMode "service" because it would charge me a couple of arms, and 3 or 4 legs if i pushed the wrong button.... but if this is free of charge, i might do this on my SE616... :)

[uncle jerry]

I have a Nokia 3660 w/ T-Mobile and G4 ibook and can also connect via bluetooth to the web. But I didn't have to do any entering of numbers or codes like you had to above. All I did was pair the devices and click connect under the bluetooth settings of the ibook. But man was I dissapointed with the speeds of uploading and downloading. It seems to be only half the speed of dial up. And T-Mobil charges $20 a month for unlimited data transfers, not to bad I guess. I've heard of people who ended up with over a thousand dollar phone bill because of a pay-as-you-go data transfer.

[Jimmy]

This is pretty awesome. I'd been fiddling around with my v600 and Powerbook for a while but hadn't been able to connect like this before. Is this subject to the same data transfer rates as other AT&T data services? I'm on a pay-as-you-go data plan and though I don't imagine myself using this except in extreme situations, I'd prefer not to get charged through the roof for it.

[Andy Chang]

I been using a PBG4 and SE616 with ATTWS for long time to access the email and web. As now, you can sign up the M mode unlimited data plan for $29.95 and get $0.001 per KB of data. It is acceptable now than befoew since the cost is much lower for data accessing using NB computer.

[durandal]

Sweet. Thanks.

[Joe K]

Does this require a subscription to ATT's service ? I'm trying to set up my boss's phone and computer because he travels around the world quite frequently

[Kevan]

I have an Ibook running OSX 10.2.8. Will this OS work?

[pinhead]

do you know if this process works for the newer v505 which is supposed to have replaced the v600?

[Imlost]

Can someone please help me connect my nokia 3650 via an bluetooth using an ibook with OSX? I am desperate, I have been to a few websites, have downloaded scripts called cingular tech support (which has not been fruitful) PLEASE HELP I am very frustrated at this point.

[Mark]

I just bought a Motorola Razr V3 to use as a Bluetooth modem with my PowerBook G4, but cannot seem to find a suitable script. Does anyone have one that they can recommend me to use? Figures that the scripts that Motorola sells are not Mac compatible...grrrrr

[maxximusic]

Hey Imlost,

Have you found a way to use the Razr V3 with your PowerBook to brouse the internet?
I got the iSync to work using the USB cable.
Thanks

[mercurious]

I got this to work with my RAZR V3 and PowerBook when I added the modem scripts from the link above [http://www.taniwha.org.uk/files/MotorolaGPRS2004-05.sit] and then used the Bluetooth wizard to pair the RAZR V3 for use with GPRS Bluetooth modem. Depending on your provider (I have Cingular), you set up the APN settings available from Ross Barkman's site [http://www.taniwha.org.uk/]. Your provider may limit the amount of data that you can send if you connect with a WAP APN. You may need to sign up for a laptop connectivity plan from your provider that will give you access to an APN that allows full internet connectivity. In other words, you can get your RAZR V3 to work as a Bluetooth modem, but you may need to adjust your data plan. The Ross Barkman site is really the key to finding the proper settings and modem scripts.

[cK]

Thanks a lot.

I was able to help a cx connect his V600 via BT to built-in BT on OS/X ibook. couldn't find out which script to use. When we did use the CID1 script, the number to dail isn't *99# with T-Mobile, it's the gateway APN... but it's all good.

Much thanks again.

Tech support Agent

[paradigm]

Hey all...very helpful stuff here!

Particulary for maxximusic, I'm having a bit of trouble with the RAZR V3...did you just use the CID1 script that was suggested? I've got the phone paired and it initializes, but it disconnects immediately after authenticating...possibly just the fact that I don't have the data plan yet, only the Express "pay as you" feature that comes with it...

[paradigm]

Actually, sorry...that last post was for mercurious...

[Michael Almodova]

Yes, I also have the RAZR V3 and am trying to connect my G4 powerbook via bluetooth on Cingular. I've tried the above steps and also get immediately disconnected. I looked at the Ross Barkman site, but WHOA! confusing!!!! Any advice?

[Tommy]

To the d00d who said he just dialed up, but it was half the speed of dialup, you probably just used your phone as a modem, not GPRS?

I talked to tech support, and they said the v505 (which btw does work with these directions) can expect speeds from 30-45Kbps .. so, basically DIALUP SPEED.. arrgh! .. You need a phone with "EDGE" service to be able to connect at a reasonable speed. (Maybe Nokia 6620/6820?) .. anyhow.. yes it does work with the v505, and yes the death star is very happy to charge $0.03/kb transferred... OUCH!

Their unlimited plan for $49.99 does *NOT* include "tethered" operation, that plan is $79.99. Looks like ATT has bent us all over the table once again :)

~tommy

[Ron Guest]

I have a Motorola MPx220 I'm trying to use for internet connectivity via Bluetooth from my TiPB. I go through all the steps but can never get a connection. The ppp log says the script failed but never gives details.

This phone runs MS SmartPhone 2003 software and I wonder if that is supported (or not)? Has anyone gotten a SmartPhone based phone to work with a Mac for internet access? (BTW I am able to use this phone from a Windows laptop for internet access. So I know my service is set up properly).

[Kan]

Ron,

I have the same issue. I'm having problems using the MPx220 with my powerbook. All I see is: Connection has failed. Please verify your settings and try again.

I'm thinking it's Gates giving it to the Mac users again.

[Gregoire de Streel]

For the ones who get disconnected just after authenticating (on a Motorola V3) just put the APN of your provider in the Phone Number field in Internet Connect.app (in my case for Belgium : internet.proximus.be). It works really fine and you won't be disconnected anymore.

[Robert]

I received an error message right away when using *99# as the phone number in internet connect.
When I switched it (the telephone number) to wap.cingular it went to the authentication step and then disconnected
I thought the login was as follows:
[email protected]
CINGULAR1

however this is not working. Any Ideas?

[sian]

I am using an ibook g4 with USB bluetooth. Cannot get it to connect with my V3. It pairs with it but then I just get 'modem error'. Has anyone tried doing this and accessing virgin.net as their usp? be grateful for simpleton instructions as I am not v technical.
Thanks!

[Jacob]

I have the V3 with Cingular service as well as a powerbook G4. After pairing both the V3 and powerbook through bluetooth I configured the settings this way:

Internet Connect--------
Telephone number: wap.cingular
Account Name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1

System Preferences>Network>Bluetooth>Bluetooth Modem
I applied Motorola GPRS CID1 modem script from www.taniwha.org.uk

These settings worked for me....I hope that it may be of some help

[GabeFilm]

Success connecting Motorola Razr V3 to PowerBook using Bluetooth and Cingular GPRS service...but at a cost. After DAYS of frustrated attempts at connecting my Motorola Razr V3 phone to my PowerBook G4 using Bluetooth and Cingular GPRS service, I found a progam called "Mobile High Speed". The crappy part is that it costs $100, which is really awfully expensive. The brilliant part is that it WORKS! Best of all, you'll connect at over 200K, which is mighty fast.

It's made by a company in Germany, and the installation is easy and clear. But follow the directions carefully; some seem counter-intuitive. Even if you've already paired your phone to your Mac, start over and follow their pairing instructions. It has you select dial up rather than GPRS service in the pairing process (that's the counter-intuitive part). Just follow the instructions, they know what they're doing.

The registration is a little odd: They send you an email, you type in a code. They send you another email. You type that code in. Etc, etc. But, again, it works. The coolest part is keeping your phone closed and in your pocket and connecting your Mac to the web via Bluetooth without connecting a cable!

The site is here: http://www.novamedia.de/
And the program I bought is called: "Mobile High Speed 3G for Mac OS X"

The low-speed free demo didn't work, incidentally. I took the chance and paid for the registered version and that's when it worked.

Now, part 2 of Bluetooth syncing is Address Book which, for a mere $10 can be synced using "On Sync" available at http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/productivity_tools/onsync.html. That one's pretty easy to use. I can't figure out how to have multiple numbers under one name, but that's my only issue with it.