Using Sprint Moto Q as Modem --HELP!!

[foxmcf]

The Q doesn't use ActiveSync to share the Q's internet. You must install a driver on your computer for this to work. Read it somewhere in the CD that came with my Sprint Moto Q.

I found the drivers on Motorola web-site.

Unzip the files and put in a directory. When you use the modem link, mine asked me if i wanted to let windows find the driver or specify a location. I pointed to my temporary unzip folder, and it installed.

Once I activated the modem link on the q, active sync on my pc disconnected, and a windows xp balloon told me the q modem was running. I was on the internet then.

When you disconnect the modem link, active sync turned back on.

Hope this helps someone. Maybe this wasn't anyones question...

BTW - I have the $15 plan EV plan from sprint.

[cgcrz8]

Foxmcf, so basically you are saying you paid for $15/month data plan from sprint and that covers using your phone as modem with the one time charge of PDAnet? I just got my q 2 days ago and I'm trying to decide wether I should go with time warner cable ($40/month) or use my Q as a modem. BTW is using your q as a modem pretty fast (compared to DSL or cable)? Thanks guys.

[cgcrz8]

Okay, so I researched it a little and here is my understanding with using the q as a modem on sprint:
1) all you need is to purchase PDAnet (one time charge of $34)
2) Have the sprint Power Vision plan ($15/mo)
3) Sprint doesn't keep a limit on your data usage and this is kosher?

If $15/mo is the only charge (with the one time charge for pdanet) then I will definitely do this instead of getting a dsl/cable modem service. Does this sound correct to anyone? Thanks.

Calvin

[foxmcf]

Originally Posted by cgcrz8

Foxmcf, so basically you are saying you paid for $15/month data plan from sprint and that covers using your phone as modem with the one time charge of PDAnet? I just got my q 2 days ago and I'm trying to decide wether I should go with time warner cable ($40/month) or use my Q as a modem. BTW is using your q as a modem pretty fast (compared to DSL or cable)? Thanks guys.

Yes and No. I pay $15 for the unlimited data. I don't use PDAnet. One of my neighbors works for sprint as a sales rep. He explained that I shouldn't be able to connect my phone to computer without paying the $40 or whatever it is. He said to consider it a good mistake for me, but to be careful that I don't start using it all the time, otherwise Sprint could terminate my account as somewhere it talks about that in the fine-print.

I don't plan on using it that much anyway. It's fast, but not as fast as my Roadrunner Cable-modem. I did a speed test at 900 kb a minute. Thats much faster than dial-up.

[lahoria]

Originally Posted by foxmcf

The Q doesn't use ActiveSync to share the Q's internet. You must install a driver on your computer for this to work. Read it somewhere in the CD that came with my Sprint Moto Q.

I found the drivers on Motorola web-site.

Unzip the files and put in a directory. When you use the modem link, mine asked me if i wanted to let windows find the driver or specify a location. I pointed to my temporary unzip folder, and it installed.

Once I activated the modem link on the q, active sync on my pc disconnected, and a windows xp balloon told me the q modem was running. I was on the internet then.

Foxmcf I installed the driver and everything, my laptop does disconnect ActiveSync once I open ModemLink on Q and reconnects Active Sync once ModemLink is deactivated but I could get online. the browser on my machine couldnt point to any website. Any suggestions/ideas?
Thanks.
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Sprint Moto Q
Txt/Data Unlimited
500 anytime

[foxmcf]

Originally Posted by lahoria

Foxmcf I installed the driver and everything, my laptop does disconnect ActiveSync once I open ModemLink on Q and reconnects Active Sync once ModemLink is deactivated but I could get online. the browser on my machine couldnt point to any website. Any suggestions/ideas?
Thanks.
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Sprint Moto Q
Txt/Data Unlimited
500 anytime

lahoria,

Shortly after posting this, I was not able to get on-line or view web-pages. I've since then Purchased PdaNet and have been very happy. I didn't have time to waste figuring out what was wrong so took the plunge and purchased a license after using the trial to make sure it worked.

Sorry I don't have any help.

[ibndfan]

PDAnet is fantastic... I'm getting about 700kbps on EV

... Actually posting this using pdanet right now

[OldEnglishDee]

I just want to say thanks to everyone in this thread. I'm a new user to cell phones in general, let alone a Moto Q.. so this was a nice learning experience for me.

Anyway, maybe I have missed it somewhere along the lines, but does anyone know if this is a breach of Sprint's contract? I have the $15 unlimited data plan. I wouldn't mind downloading quite a bit, but I don't have to. I can keep the bandwidth usage at a minimum, but I'd sure love to take my laptop anywhere and download until my heart's content.

[A.G.P.]

Uh hi everyone.... So I've been soooooo frustrated with Sprint. Last night I came to find out that they have CHARGING UP A STORM on my bill. When I first bought the Q, I SPECIFICALLY signed up for the $15 unlimited per month. Come to find out MONTHS LATER that somehow they removed this plan, perhaps when I made changes on my plan like upgrade to 1000 text for $10 (which I also came to find out last night that they place UNLIMITED for $15 instead). Anyway, make a long story short, I found out that I was paying like 5 cents per Kb (whatever) for internet service and this is why my bill was being charged like $35 extra a month. OKAY, just wanted to get that out of the way.... (I am SOOOO UNHAPPY WITH SPRINT, SOOO MANY ISSUES, but it's like a BAD MARRIAGE I haven't gotten out of when I KNOW I SHOULD!!!)

This is all leading me to this one issue... I DON'T WANT TO GIVE THEM ANY MORE OF MY $$$$!!! First question, where do I download PDA.net from??? And am I correct in saying that if I download this onto my Q, I can use my phone as a modem for my laptop WITHOUT PAYING THE $40 to "moneysucking til you're dry" SPRINT??? Are all these info on this thread up to date???? Thanks a TON, GUYS! And sorry for the vicious venting....

[.plaid]

Hail!

Yes, PDANet allows you to use your Q as a modem without paying Sprint a monthly fee. JuneFabrics makes the program and you can download a trial from their website (or a search will yield other options as well).

As near as I can tell, those who've found success with PDANet are up to date.

So, take a break, have some iced tea or something, and when you're ready d/l the proggy and have fun!

Best,
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