How to Use an AT&T Blackjack as a USB Modem
The AT&T Blackjack has the ability to act as a USB modem for your laptop. Using AT&T's GPRS and 3G data coverage network, the phone can provide Internet access at speeds slightly faster than a standard 56K dial-up telephone modem.
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Instructions
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Open the "Settings" menu on your Blackjack and choose "Connection" to access the phone's connectivity options.
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Select "USB" and change the option from "ActiveSync" to "Modem."
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Connect your Blackjack to your laptop using the Samsung data cable and allow the computer to install the proper dial-up modem drivers.
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Open the "Network Connections" folder from within your laptop's "Control Panel" and locate the new "Dial-Up" modem.
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Right-click the "Dial-Up" modem icon and open the "Properties" dialog box.
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Change the telephone access number to *99#.
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Double-click the new modem icon to initiate dial-up access to the Internet through the Blackjack.
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Tips & Warnings
This method of connecting to the Internet will use a significant amount of data on your Blackjack, which can result in extremely high cell phone bills. It is best to subscribe to AT&T's unlimited data tethering package prior to attempting this method of Internet connection.
