Blackberry Smartphone Bluetooth Internet Tethering on Mac

A BlackBerry smartphone with tethered modem over Bluetooth capabilities can be used as an external modem to connect a Mac computer to the Internet using a Bluetooth connection. A script is included with the BlackBerry Desktop Software that provides the option to select Research In Motionas a vendor when configuring the BlackBerry smartphone for tethered modem use.

To set up an Internet Protocol (IP) modem connection with Bluetooth wireless technology on a Mac computer, complete the following tasks:

Enable Bluetooth services on the BlackBerry smartphone, and configure the BlackBerry smartphone to be discoverable.

Complete the following steps:

1. On the Home screen of the BlackBerry smartphone, click Options > Bluetooth.
2. Press the Menu key and select Enable Bluetooth.
3. Press the Menu key and then click Options.
4. Set the Discoverable field to Yes.
5. Press the Menu key and click Save.

Pair the BlackBerry smartphone to the Mac computer, and then configure it as a modem.

1. Open System Preferences on the Mac computer and then select Bluetooth.
2. Click the + button to open the Bluetooth Setup Assistant.
3. The Mac computer performs a search of Bluetooth enabled devices within proximity (this might take a few moments). Once the Mac computer has completed the search for Bluetooth enabled devices, highlight the BlackBerry smartphone from the list provided and then click Continue.
4. A passkey should now appear on the Bluetooth Setup Assistant. At this time, the BlackBerry smartphone displays the following prompt: Enter numeric passkey for <Mac Name>. Type the passkey in the field provided.
   Note: There is a limited amount of time for this step — if necessary, click Continue and then try again.
5. The Bluetooth Mobile Phone Setup window appears. In the Phone Vendor field, selectResearch In Motion. Information such as the Phone Model, Username, Password, access point name (APN), and card identification (CID) might be required. The values in these fields are prepopulated by the IP modem script included with the BlackBerry Desktop Software. If the BlackBerry Desktop Software is not installed, this information may need to be obtained by contacting the mobile service provider.
6. Ensure that the Show Modem status in the menu bar and Show Bluetooth status in the menu bar options are selected, and then click Continue.
7. Click Quit.

Configure the BlackBerry smartphone to trust the connection from the computer

1. On the Home screen of the BlackBerry smartphone, click Options > Bluetooth.
2. Under Paired Devices, highlight the connection to the Mac computer, press the Menu key and select Device Properties.
3. Select Trusted and set to Yes.
4. Press the Escape key and select Save.

Connect to the Internet

1. Open System Preferences.
2. Click Network.
3. Identify if Bluetooth or Bluetooth DUN is listed in the interface list. Highlight the available Bluetooth interface and select Advanced to complete the modem configuration.
4. Verify the following information:
   1. Vendor: Research In Motion
   2. Model: BlackBerry IP Modem (GSM) or BlackBerry IP Modem (CDMA) - depending on the network type the BlackBerry smartphone or subscriber identity module (SIM) card is associated with.
   3. APN: internet.com - by default, the internet.com APN is displayed.
5. Click OK to save the configuration changes.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click Connect.

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