internet thru bluetooth phone

[OrangeCuse44]

Has anyone used their bluetooth headset for wireless internet access? I have an LG VX8300 that has access to broadband connections. I linked my phone to my MB thru the bluetooth to send and receive files thru bluetooth setup (which i havent used yet, but each device has found the other). So my question is when im away on vacation, can i use my phone to access the internet via bluetooth? If so, how would i go about doing this?

 

[mad jew]

It should be quite easy. I tried it once and I don't even think I followed all of Apple's steps.

 

[robbieduncan]

It's not a simple as it could be. Took me hours to get mine running. First of all you need to locate some modem scripts for your phone. I got mine from here.

Then you need to work out what sort of access you have. I only have access to GPRS. I needed to find out the "number" to dial, the username, password, address etc for my provider. They did not provide this info.

Once it's working GPRS is painfully slow anyway!

 

[mad jew]

Hmm... My Motorola L6 was only too happy to connect me. It didn't need any modem scripts. In just asked if I wanted to use it as a modem. Must be quite different for different phones. I agree though, it's pretty slow.

 

[robbieduncan]

My Motorola L6 was only too happy to connect me. It didn't need any modem scripts.

I think it depends on whether your provider has GPRS setup as a dialup style service or not.

 

[richard4339]

According to CNet, Verizon had never completely made full on their promise to make the 8300 a modem capable bluetooth phone; it was going to require a software flash they never publised.

 

[OrangeCuse44]

I found this:
http://appleology.com/2006/09/27/setup-bluetooth-dun-with-your-verizon-mobile-and-your-mac/

What do you guys think? Im new to mac, just got one a week ago, so does that seem risky to do? I know nothing with editing in Terminal.