Tethering The Storm With A Mac
 

I have the tethering feature on my account with Verizon. I used it with my BB Pearl with no problem. Now I cannot get it to work with my new Storm. I know verizon does not "support" the BB tethering with Mac, however it is proven to still work. I have used all the settings:

Vendor: Other
Model: Verison 1xEVDO Modem Script (I have also tried verizon support)
Username: **********@vzw3g.com (I put my phone number in here)
Password: vzw
Phone Number: #777

It is not working for me, but I have read it is working for others. I can't call verizon because they do not "support" it. I did call and make sure the tethering option was not disconnected for some reason, and they said it was still active on my account. I have downloaded VZW access manager, and still no luck. Anyone get this to work and have any suggestions?

I'm pretty sure Verizon does support tethering on the Mac. I haven't tried it with my Storm yet, but it worked fine with the Pearl.

VZW does not support Blackberry tethering on a MAC. I was using an 8830 to tether via bluetooth and just switched over to the Storm. Make sure you pair and configure your Storm and it will work fine.

Your username is wrong. It should be **********@vzw3g.com

Sorry, I mistyped. I do have *********@vzw3g.com.
I have read that others have been able to pair their storm. It is not working for me. For those of you who have made it work, can you give instructions? I sure would appreciate it. I have paired it via bluetooth with my computer, and that is fine. Just cannot connect. I get: :A Modem error occured. Please verify your settings and try again."

Thanks.

tiamegs, what application are you using to tether your Storm to your Mac?

In other news, I just got off the phone with VZW Tech Support and he confirmed that VZ Access Manager does not support the Storm (VZAccess Manager). He did say that I should try again when RIM releases their next update, even though the Storm may not be reflected in the list of support devices.

I was just using a bluetooth connection setup, then I downloaded the VZ access manager for the Motorola Q, because I heard that will work with the Blackberry.

That setup is how I got it to work with the Pearl 8130, it doesn't seem to work with Storm. Let me know if find something different.

I tether my Storm with my Mac via Bluetooth without issues (without VZAccess Manager),

I paired the two. Told it to use the phones internet connection and used the following settings:

Modem: Other | Verizon Support
Username = **********@vzw3g.com
Password = vzw
Number = #777

can any one post the step by step guide i have a mac book pro with 10.5.5 leapord

It seems like some people can get it to work, and others cannot, using the same settings on the Mac Book. I wonder if there is a setting on the phone that is different?

Well, well, well... I updated my phone with the new "leaked" OS found elsewhere on this forum, changed NOTHING in my bluetooth connection settings, (I had it set-up already from trying earlier) and it now works. So maybe it was a software glitch on some phones???

If you are having issues, look for the leaked OS 4.7.0.75 update. It took about 45 minutes from start to finish, and then I was good to go. I am currently using the browser through my phone to make this post and the speed is GREAT! It is about as fast as our home cable internet connection.

LOVE IT!
(Also, the BB lag is better too from the update!)

By the way, you will need access to a PC for this update. There is not a OTA yet.

it says modem error occoured please change the settings and try again ! ..

Help please !

What OS version are you using on your Blackberry?

its 4.7.0.75

Strange. Because I was having the same error message, but as soon as I installed the new OS, it worked with no problem. I would maybe try deleting the bluetooth pairing and the settings, dong a battery pull on the phone and restart on the computer and then re-setting it al up. You are using these settings right?

Modem: Other
Phone Model: Verizon Support
Username = **********@vzw3g.com
Password = vzw
Number = #777

I think they are releasing the new OS officially today, .76. Even though the download is not al that different, maybe it would help?

thanks tiamegs got it to work perfectly i did restart and made few battery pulls and works perfect

Glad it is working now! There is nothing more frustrating than know you are doing everything right, and it doesn't work!

do you have tethering enabled on your verizon acct or should this just work? how much extra is tethering feature?

Yes, I believe tethering has to be activated on your phone account, otherwise you are continually redirected to their splash page outlining the tethering options. I'm paying $15/mo, if I remember correctly.

FYI - I had to change the phone model to "Verizon Support" for it to even work. After making that change and formatting my account as shown in previous posts, all worked fine...

Yee ha for tethering over bluetooth! :-)