Using Mogul as Modem

[enormous]

Originally Posted by TurboFool

I'm using no2chem's ROM, which I suspect removes any of the PAM functionality, as I have yet to be charged by Sprint for my phone-as-modem use.

I have been wanting to do this as well, but I haven't been able to install wmwifimodem on any of no2chem's 2.2pre roms ("not digitally signed with a trusted certificate" error). Could you share how you are able to do your tethering, and if you are able to use wifi to share with the computer? Thanks.

[electronicrice]

For the past year, I have been cooking WModem (as well as wmwifirouter) into all of my roms and been using that for tethering. Works great for everything I do.

And apparently I'm "one of those idiots" because I use my phone as my sole internet connection. I torrent on it, surf the internet, play WoW and download music/movies. I probably download several gigs of data of month (definitely over 5GB) and have NEVER seen a charge for it on my bill. Sure the new billing system tracks your usage now online, but they have never once sent me anything regarding it.

I'm happy with the speed anyway. 2.4 Mbps for $10/mo?? Sure does beat the $40 for the 1.5Mbps available at my apartment.

So use a program like wmodem or wmwifirouter. They work great.

[bedoig]

If you can't install Activesync, you will not be able to use Internet Sharing. If your work laptop has Bluetooth (which most don't) you can still try to use Internet Sharing via a Personal Area Network (PAN).

As companies typically restrict installing new hardware to Administrator accounts, you will probably not be able to use PDANet, USBModem, etc either. Those programs allow the phone to simulate being a simple dial-up modem, which of course is hardware that has to be installed.

Since you have a Mogul, your best bet would be to share your connection over WiFi. Virtually all laptops have Wifi, and it's *usually* not restricted. If the new version of PDANet allows sharing over WiFi, you can try that. I have no experience with it, so I'm going to recommend either WMWiFiRouter or ICSControl. WMWiFiRouter was freeware up until version .91, ICSControl remains free for the latest version. ICSControl has a lot of nice features, but it is more complicated to set up. WMWiFiRouter would probably be your best bet for a one click, simple setup. I can post version .91 if you'd like, or you can look into PDANet's WiFi capabilities.

[RED_RAIN]

Originally Posted by bedoig

If you can't install Activesync, you will not be able to use Internet Sharing. If your work laptop has Bluetooth (which most don't) you can still try to use Internet Sharing via a Personal Area Network (PAN).

As companies typically restrict installing new hardware to Administrator accounts, you will probably not be able to use PDANet, USBModem, etc either. Those programs allow the phone to simulate being a simple dial-up modem, which of course is hardware that has to be installed.

Since you have a Mogul, your best bet would be to share your connection over WiFi. Virtually all laptops have Wifi, and it's *usually* not restricted. If the new version of PDANet allows sharing over WiFi, you can try that. I have no experience with it, so I'm going to recommend either WMWiFiRouter or ICSControl. WMWiFiRouter was freeware up until version .91, ICSControl remains free for the latest version. ICSControl has a lot of nice features, but it is more complicated to set up. WMWiFiRouter would probably be your best bet for a one click, simple setup. I can post version .91 if you'd like, or you can look into PDANet's WiFi capabilities.

Can you the post the version of WMWiFiRouter if that is allowed? Thanks! I was thinking WiFi might be best since if others have laptops, they could use the signal also.

For any of this, are registry changes needed? It was mentioned above.

[RED_RAIN]

Confirmed, I cannot install ActiveSync on my work laptop.

[bedoig]

You can edit the ForceCellConnection string value under HKey_Local_Machine\Comm\InternetSharing\Settings to say "Sprint PCS," or delete it entirely to get back the option to switch between Sprint PCS and Phone as Modem within the Internet Sharing app. I'd just set it at Sprint PCS, that way you don't have to worry about it in the future. There is a cab floating around somewhere to import the reg entry for you, if you're not comfortable editing it yourself.

I've attached v.91 of WMWiFiRouter. This cab will also set up an adhoc WiFi network for you with the name "Free Viruses!!" (you can change the name, or set up your own peer-to-peer/adhoc network if you want, that is just the name I chose). Make sure your WiFi switch is in the on position before activating the program. Give it a try and let us know if you have any more questions

Edit: Sorry, give me just a second to upload the cab.

[Formula84]

Originally Posted by bedoig

You can edit the ForceCellConnection string value under HKey_Local_Machine\Comm\InternetSharing\Settings to say "Sprint PCS," or delete it entirely to get back the option to switch between Sprint PCS and Phone as Modem within the Internet Sharing app. I'd just set it at Sprint PCS, that way you don't have to worry about it in the future. There is a cab floating around somewhere to import the reg entry for you, if you're not comfortable editing it yourself.

I've attached v.91 of WMWiFiRouter. This cab will also set up an adhoc WiFi network for you with the name "Free Viruses!!" (you can change the name, or set up your own peer-to-peer/adhoc network if you want, that is just the name I chose). Make sure your WiFi switch is in the on position before activating the program. Give it a try and let us know if you have any more questions

Edit: Sorry, give me just a second to upload the cab.

I just used the cab attached and worked great with No2Chem pre8 2.2 rom wm6.1, although you stated that it was v.91 and in the about it says .89? what are the changes between the two some said the .91 was the last stable version do you have another cab floating around? I was surprised it works because many people have said that .91 will not work on the new No2 builds. Well thank because it does work i am just wondering if I am missing anything?

[yama247]

Originally Posted by bedoig

You can edit the ForceCellConnection string value under HKey_Local_Machine\Comm\InternetSharing\Settings to say "Sprint PCS," or delete it entirely to get back the option to switch between Sprint PCS and Phone as Modem within the Internet Sharing app. I'd just set it at Sprint PCS, that way you don't have to worry about it in the future. There is a cab floating around somewhere to import the reg entry for you, if you're not comfortable editing it yourself.

I've attached v.91 of WMWiFiRouter. This cab will also set up an adhoc WiFi network for you with the name "Free Viruses!!" (you can change the name, or set up your own peer-to-peer/adhoc network if you want, that is just the name I chose). Make sure your WiFi switch is in the on position before activating the program. Give it a try and let us know if you have any more questions

Edit: Sorry, give me just a second to upload the cab.

thanks man your the best! been looking for weeks for this program works great. i only have one question. it seems to be working without starting ie first. it should still be tethering using the sprint pcs connection only right meaning sprint should just see it as just normal data usage, no charges right. i did do the reg edits. man your awsome man. just downloaded cab then i was good to go. whoooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo! one more ? the unlimted simply everything plan, is it or is it not limited to 5gb now. i keep seeing yes and no. anybody with a fosho answer?

[Tx_G]

Hey...Well I got some of the same questions here is my problem...
I was using Wmodem on my mogul for awhile with no problems. I connected to my old Laptop(no Wifi, or Bluetooth) as my primary connection. Well that Mogul took a crap not because of the internet sharing, just speaker and mic to talk on the phone didnt work. So sprint replaced it, I have a new one.

Well let me get to the point...I downloaded the new rom 3.56.
Just want to know the best way to use the internet sharing thru USB and not wifi or bluetooth cause my Laptop is old...lol. I know I need a new laptop...Thanks for telling me.

Any help would be appreciated....Thanks again.

[RED_RAIN]

bedoig - I installed the software and left the network settings/name from the cab.

I started it up and checked the peer networks on my work laptop and was able to see it. I'm assuming that is success.

I also made the reg change. Final question, what does it do?

Thanks a ton!