Cingular BlackJack DUN Tether to Mac via USB

Overview:

- Setup modem script on Mac

- Setup modem function on phone

- Setup Network Connection on Mac

- Test Connection

Setup modem script on Mac:

- Download the modem script file

- Uncompress the file with Stuffit Expander

- Find the file “Generic 3G CID1? and copy to “/Library/Modem Scripts”

Setup modem function on phone:

- Go to “Home > Start > Settings > Connections > USB”

- Choose “USB connection setting: Modem”

- Choose “Done”

- Connect phone to mac via USB cable

Setup Network Connection on Mac:

- Go to “Apple > System Preferences… > Network”

- When modem recognized as “SAMSUNG CDMA Technologies” choose “OK”

- Choose “Show: SAMSUNG CDMA Technologies”

- Enter “Account Name: ISP@CINGULAR.COM”

- Enter “Password: CINGULAR1?

- Enter “Telephone Number: isp.cingular”

- Go to “Modem” Tab

- Choose “Modem: Generic 3G CID1?

- Check “Show modem status in menu bar”

- Choose “Apply Now”

- Go to icon of phone in menu bar

- Choose “Connect”

Test Connection:

- Quit all browsers

- Disconnect any other internet connections (i.e. ethernet or wifi)

- Open Firefox

- Do a Speed Test

Whew! That wasn’t so bad now was it?

It took me awhile to find the right settings. I was following HowardForums but to no avail. Then, someone on the Cingular Forums got it to work.

I just tested my speed and am getting 604 kbps down and 329 kbps up which is comparable to DSL broadband. Now I can get broadband access anywhere I get 3G signal. When there is no 3G service, there is usually EDGE service available which will drop the speed down to dial up speeds.

A few caveats. Using your phone as a USB modem will severely drain the phone’s battery because when it is in modem mode it won’t get charged over the USB. It charges over USB when it is in not in modem mode however. The phone comes with an extra battery and a separate charger which is a workaround.

If we could get bluetooth DUN working instead, then we could charge the phone over USB and use the phone as a bluetooth modem at the same time. That would be way more convenient, however, speeds over bluetooth would be slower than a wired USB connection.

I hope this tutorial helps. I love my new BlackJack!