How to Use a Wireless Phone as a Modem
These days the Internet has become an indispensable tool. But what do you do when a Wi-Fi connection is not available? The easiest thing to do is use your cell phone as a modem. While the speed won't be as fast, it will allow you to send e-mails and perform light Web surfing.
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Instructions
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Connect your laptop to the cell phone using a USB cable. Your computer will see that a new device has been installed and it will ask you for the drivers. Usually your phone's drivers will come on a CD that you can slide into your drive. If it didn't, then you will need to go to the phone manufacturer's website to download them.
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Install the Internet connection software from your phone carrier. This may have come on a disc, if you bought your phone and the plan together. If not, you will need to go to your carrier's website and download it.
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Launch the software by clicking on it in the user's menu. Once it is running, dial one of the provided numbers, put in your log-in and password details and then click "Dial." The modem will take a few seconds to connect. Depending on the network you're on, and the speed of your phone, you should get 56K dial up speed or better.
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Tips & Warnings
Most newer cell phones are web-enabled and can be used as modems. If you aren't sure, check your user's manual. If your phone can't transmit data, you can purchase a PC card modem for your computer. If you have a blue tooth enabled phone and laptop, it's even easier to connect to the Internet. Instead of connecting your computer with a cable, you will simply turn the blue tooth on in both devices and make them discoverable. Once they have found each other, you will need to right-click on the mobile phone and then click "Connect Dial-up networking." You will then give both devices a pin number to connect with one another. Put in your log-in ID and password to begin.
