Using a Samsung Z500 with a Powerbook with Vodafone Live over Bluetooth

Gosh, isn’t networking easier when you just plug things in? Ah well.

You will require:

  • A Powerbook with bluetooth.

    Download the scripts, unsit them and dump them in /Library/Modem Scripts

    The easy bit is getting the Powerbook to talk to the Z500. You turn on Bluetooth on both and then “Setup Bluetooth Device” from the Bluetooth system preferences.

    You’ll need to tap in the security number the Powerbook gives you into the Samsung.

    The settings are as follows:

    Phone Number/APN: “internet”
    Username: “web”
    Password: “web”

    (note, these are for the UK Vodafone Live service. Ross Barkman’s site has listings for many others on his site. He is a god within our midsts and should be bought beer)

    The modem type is “Generic 3G CID #1”.

    That’s it, it should just work now.

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  1. Will
    13:27 on July 25th, 2005

    well said, I can\’t understand why apple don\’t include his scripts.

    My Siemens S55 on Virgin UK worked first time. I was so surprised how simple it was. Couldn\’t quite believe it. Trying to do the same thing in Windows XP was a major feat of engineering and clicking.

  2. Karin
    18:56 on November 14th, 2005

    Hi there! Will,is it possible to send me those settings for Windows XP please,please? Thanks

  3. mike sadd
    15:08 on February 3rd, 2006

    Hi

    Your webpage was made for me! I have a G4 running OSX 10.3.9 + Samsung Z500.

    BUT!!! I cannot get the devices to pair – whilst they recognise each other (and provide an opportunity to put in the passcode shown) the next message simply says \”pairing unsuccessful\”.

    Also, where exactly does one put in what you call \”the settings\” – how do I get to the appropriate dialogue box?

    I would really appreciate any help on this

    Thanks

    Mike

  4. mike sadd
    16:30 on February 3rd, 2006

    Hi again

    All sorted but would suggest clarifying your \”settings\” paragraph in relation to the relevant dialog box format (the bluetooth mobile phone set-up box) in OS 10.3.9

    Should read:

    User name – web
    Password – web
    GPRS CID String – internet

    Mike Sadd