How to Tether a Blackberry to a Macbook With T-Mobile
Internet tethering via a BlackBerry (or other smartphone) is the act of sharing the device's Internet connection with your computer. This is beneficial if you are in an area that lacks Wi-Fi coverage, making use of your BlackBerry's always-on cellular data network. In order to tether your MacBook and BlackBerry, you will need to have a data tethering plan from T-Mobile.
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Instructions
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Contact T-Mobile and ensure you have an Internet tethering plan. Without a proper plan, you may not be able to tether the device or you may face outlandish charges. Obtain the necessary information and specific settings to set up tethering from T-Mobile.
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Connect the BlackBerry to your MacBook via USB cable. The device should automatically switch to "USB Mass Storage" mode. If it does not, select "Options > Media Card." Set "Mass Storage Mode Support" to enable "USB Mass Storage."
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Open the "Network Preferences." Select this option from within System Preferences, located within the "Apple" menu.
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Select the BlackBerry from the sidebar. Fill in the specific T-Mobile settings, as obtained in Step 1. Click "Apply" to save the changes.
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Open the "AirPort" menu (in the upper right-hand corner of the OS X menu bar) and select the BlackBerry device. Once connected, you can access the Internet using your BlackBerry's data connection.
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