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Old 01-02-2008, 19:44
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I have just received a 6120 (on 3) and would like to use it as a modem to my laptop. The Nokia documentation doesn't really explain how to achieve this. Can anyone who has done this please explain. eg. as basic as do I connect via USB or Bluetooth.
I have a further problem that my laptop is a Mac, however I am hopeful of implementing it via a Windows Virtual Machine.
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Old 02-02-2008, 11:35
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I'm not too sure but i think that set up would cost a lot in call charges,,Why don't you get a wireless dongle from 3, Plugs into a USB port and is cheaper,£10 a month i think.
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Old 02-02-2008, 12:06
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If you download the latest software suite from Nokia it'll automatically set itself up for you. I'd recommend using a USB cable as bluetooth can be a bit hit and miss.

It really is a case of plugging it in, running the software and you're up and running. But I agree with the above, get their data plan which will save you a lot of money.

And ignore anyone who says you have to use 3's USB modem (I hate that f'ing stupid word 'dongle'), I've been accessing the web with a K800i perfectly well for a while now.
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Old 02-02-2008, 12:27
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I'm not too sure but i think that set up would cost a lot in call charges,,Why don't you get a wireless dongle from 3, Plugs into a USB port and is cheaper,£10 a month i think.
My 3 plan includes 1Gb data
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Old 02-02-2008, 12:29
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If you download the latest software suite from Nokia it'll automatically set itself up for you. I'd recommend using a USB cable as bluetooth can be a bit hit and miss.

It really is a case of plugging it in, running the software and you're up and running. But I agree with the above, get their data plan which will save you a lot of money.

And ignore anyone who says you have to use 3's USB modem (I hate that f'ing stupid word 'dongle'), I've been accessing the web with a K800i perfectly well for a while now.
I did run that and hit a problem when it asked me for username, password and (I think) APN. I assume there are generic settings for these. I was using the USB cable, as likewise I don't trust Bluetooth.
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Old 02-02-2008, 16:39
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I've never needed to enter those settings - I just select 'connect' and it works. You could try getting them from a 3 store? Failing that you could call up their customer service. Yeah yeah I know it's in India but don't let that put you off, they have improved greatly.
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Old 02-02-2008, 17:20
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My 3 plan includes 1Gb data
Is that for browsing on your phone or using your phone as a modem? Three offer differant price plans for each and apparently are strict over using phone browsing plans for modem use.

I did run that and hit a problem when it asked me for username, password and (I think) APN. I assume there are generic settings for these. I was using the USB cable, as likewise I don't trust Bluetooth.
No not generic but specific to each network and sometimes different for PAYG and contract, for Three:

APN: three.co.uk
Username:blank
Password: blank
Phone number: *99#
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Old 02-02-2008, 19:13
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Is that for browsing on your phone or using your phone as a modem? Three offer differant price plans for each and apparently are strict over using phone browsing plans for modem use.
I was told by 3 that it was for use as a modem, however I rather assumed it would cover all data usage.
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Old 02-02-2008, 19:14
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No not generic but specific to each network and sometimes different for PAYG and contract, for Three:

APN: three.co.uk
Username:blank
Password: blank
Phone number: *99#
Thanks for that.
When I said generic I meant in the sense that it wasn't a username/password specific to me.
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Old 02-02-2008, 20:14
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have now got it working thanks all. However I will check out with 3 what data is included.
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