How to tether your BlackBerry 9530 and use it as a modem to connect to the internet

If you need to know how to use your BlackBerry as a tethered modem to you computer, this article is for you.

Follow the instructions below for how to donwload and install the VZ Access Manager software and get connected for the first time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• BlackBerry Device
• USB Cable
• VZ Access Manager disc or Internet connection
• BlackBerry Desktop Manager (Installed on your computer)

1. First, you must call your carrier (Verizon) and add the Broadband Access Connect feature to your account. Without the feature, you can still install the software, but you will not be able to connect.
   
   Note: There is an additional charge to use your BlackBerry as a modem. The additional charge is based on the data plan that you have. You can check with your carrier (Verizon) to find out how much that charge will be.

2. 
    

   If you have the disc that came with your BlackBerry, you can skip to step 9.
   
   Otherwise, if you don't have the disc, connect your computer to the internet and open your browser to www.vzam.net and click on Supported Devices

3. 
    

   Scroll down until you see your device and click on the link listed to the right

4. 
    

   Enter your 10 digit Verizon Wireless phone number

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   Click Download Now

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   Run the file

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   The file will begin downloading

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   Once the download is completed, you will be prompted to run the file

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   The program will begin the installation process

10. 
     

    Click Next

11. 
     

    Accept the Terms & Conditions and click Next

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    Leave the default settings and click Next

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    Leave the default location and choose Next

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    Click Install to start the installation

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    The application will begin installing

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    Click the box next to Launch VZ Access Manager for RIM and click Finish

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    The setup wizard will open. Click Next

18. 
     

    Choose Detect WWAN Device Only and click Next

19. 
     

    Click Next

20. 
     

    Choose Data Cable (For tethered handsets and PDA/Advanced Devices) and click Next

21. 
     

    Plug in your phone to the USB cable and the Computer and click Next

22. 
     

    Make sure your phone is turned on and click Next

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    The application will now detect your device. Click Yes when found

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    Click Next

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    Enter your Verizon Wireless phone number

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    Click Finish
    
    Note: Clicking the box on the screen will run VZ Access Manager by default every time you start up your computer (This is a person preference)

27. 
     

    VZ Access Manager application will open. Click Connect

28. 
     

    Click Continue (You can check the box if you don't want to see the warning again)

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    VZ Access Manager will now show that you are connected and you can browse the internet.

Tips & Warnings

• The BlackBerry Desktop Manager must be installed on the computer in order for the device to be detected during the setup. Installing the Desktop Manager installs the USB/Modem Drivers for the device
• There are other applications available that will allow you to not incur the monthly fee for tethering through your carrier. THESE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. They may violate the Terms & Conditions set forth by your carrier and by using them, you may run the risk of additional charges on your account as well as having your service interrupted. ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR CARRIER FIRST BEFORE INSTALLING ANY APPLICATION THAT ALLOWS YOU TO TETHER WITHOUT INCURRING THE MONTHLY FEE.

Resources

• VZ Access Manager Download Site