How to Enable Modem Mode on a Virgin Mobile Rumor 2

Your Rumor phone gives you quick access to the Internet.

If you have a data plan on your Virgin Mobile Touch Rumor 2 phone, tether the phone with your desktop computer or laptop. This gives you the option to surf the Internet when you travel, or when you do not have an Internet Service Provider. By tethering your Touch Rumor 2 to your computer, you can also check emails and chat with friends. Enable the modem mode through your computer's Network and Internet settings.

Things You'll Need

• USB data cable

Instructions

1. Connect your phone to your computer with its USB data cable. Wait for your computer to detect your device. It will install the drivers for your phone.

2. Click "Start" and "Control Panel." Click on "Network and Internet" in the menu. Click the "Create a Network" option.

3. Choose the "Connect to the Internet" option and click "Next." Click "Set Up My Internet Manually and click "Next." Choose the option for dial-up Internet and click "Next."

4. Create a name for your network. Enter "S=2#777" in the "Phone Number" field. Click the "Next" button.

5. Place a check next to "Completing New Connection Wizard" and click "Finish."

6. Click "Start" and "Control Panel." Click "Network and Internet" once more. Right-click your network name and select "Properties."

7. Click the "General" tab and select "Configure." Make sure the "Baud Speed" is set to "5700" and "Baud Rate" to "Auto." Check next to "Enable Hardware Flow Control" and click "OK."

8. Click the "Properties" tab. The "Dial-Up Server" should be set to "PPP." Click "OK" when done.

9. Open a Web browser. Test out your Internet connection.

Tips & Warnings

• Subscribe to a data plan so you will not use up data when tethering your phone.

References

• RV Net: Internet by Tethered Cell Phone
• The Internet Patrol: How to Connect Your Computer to the Internet Using Your Cell Phone

Resources

• LG: Drivers and Resources