Using Internet Sharing - Motorola Omnii User Manual

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From your cellular service provider: data connectivity information, access point name and PAP/CHAP
security settings.
From your Internet service provider (ISP) or wireless service provider: access point name and password and
any additional security information.
For a GPRS, 1xRTT or dialup connection:
• Tap on Start>Settings>Connections. Tap on the Connections icon.
• Under My Work Network , tap Add a new modem connection.
• Type a name for the connection, and choose Cellular Line (GPRS), or for 1xRTT connections, choose
Cellular Line. Tap on Next.
• Type the phone number or access point name provided by your service provider, and tap Next.
• Type the credentials supplied by your service provider, and tap Finish.

Using Internet Sharing

NOTE
Make certain that your data connection is running and that you can access the Inter-
net from the Omnii. If you are using a USB cable to connect to your PC, you will need
to disable the ActiveSync USB connection.
• On your PC, open the ActiveSync window, and tap on File>Connection Settings. If you are using
Windows Mobile Device Center, tap on Mobile Device Settings>Connection Settings.
• Disable Allow USB connection by tapping in the checkbox to the left of this option.
• Connect the Omnii to your PC using Bluetooth or a USB cable.
• On your Omnii, tap Start>Internet Sharing.
• Choose the PC Connection type – USB or Bluetooth.
• Choose the network connection that the Omnii should use to connect to the Internet.
• Tap Connect. It takes approximately 30 seconds to establish a connection. (If you are prompted to turn on
Bluetooth, tap Yes.)
For PC Running Windows XP or Earlier
If you are using a Bluetooth connection, execute the following steps on your PC:
• Tap Start>Control Panel>Network Connections.
• Right-click on Bluetooth Network Connections, and click on Bluetooth Network Devices.
• If the Omnii is listed as a Network Access Point, choose Connect. If it is not listed, choose Create a new
connection and use the New Connection Wizard to add the Omnii to the list.
For PC Running Windows Vista or Windows 7
If you are using a Bluetooth connection, execute the following steps on your PC:
• Tap Start>Control Panel>Network & Sharing Center.
• Double-tap on Set up a new connection or network.
• In the Choose a connection option screen, double-click on Connect to a Bluetooth personal area
network (PAN).
A Devices and Printers screen is displayed.