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Just used my lg8000 as a modem at evdo speeds
This is great, I just connected my laptop to my lg8000 at evdo speeds. I did it the same as before
account : xxxxxxxxxx@vzw3g.com
password : vzw
used the sprint pcs modem strings
and dialed #777
It connected without a problem
I used the usb cord that came with the mobile office kit for the 7000 and 6100. Since I have a mac, I didn't need any of the drivers that came with office kit.
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And what then? Can you connect to a corporate network, surf the Internet, etc.? And are you using a dial-up account at a separate ISP? Are you using your voice minutes or a special plan? Thanks.
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Im assuming it comes off your minutes, thats what happened when I used my v710 as a modem. You can surf the internet
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And are you dialing into your ISP or Verizon?
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what sprint connection string?
can you post that here. thanks
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It wouldn't come off of your minutes as if you have V-Cast on your account, you have unlimited access to the EV-DO (Broadband Access) network.
That's also true when you are using the mobile web. If you are surfing the mobile web while the "EV" icon is at the top of your phone, you are not using airtime minutes.
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What do you mean you used the sprint PCS modem strings?
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In Mac OSX, when I set up the connection, it asks me to pick a modem out of a list of 50 or so choices. From past experiences with using other phones as modems, the sprint pcs selection always works.
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