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Kirby

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Feb 2, 2007, 9:16:00 AM2/2/07
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I have a PPC 6700 with Alltel service and I am trying to use my phone
as a USB modem. The computer has windows Vista for the operating
system and the drivers are not installing correctly. Does anyone know
of a work around for this? I have contacted both UtStar and Alltel
and they were no help.

Thanks

Kirby

Justin Brown - SYNACS

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Feb 2, 2007, 4:14:29 PM2/2/07
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I couldn't get drivers for my 6700 either for a while. I ended up
installing ActiveSync thinking "hell, maybe this has 'em" and to my
surprise it worked.

Kirby

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Feb 8, 2007, 10:45:39 AM2/8/07
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So your are able to use your 6700 as a modem on Vista?

Thanks

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Eric Hicks [MVP]

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Feb 9, 2007, 8:47:40 AM2/9/07
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I have my 6700 working fine as a modem in Vista using USB and Bluetooth.
The setup is the same as XP, if you run into any problems I can list the
steps I did.

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Kirby

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Feb 12, 2007, 11:07:07 AM2/12/07
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On Feb 9, 8:47 am, "Eric Hicks [MVP]" <i...@home.with.u> wrote:
> I have my 6700 working fine as a modem in Vista using USB and Bluetooth.
> The setup is the same as XP, if you run into any problems I can list the
> steps I did.
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> > So your are able to use your 6700 as a modem on Vista?
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> > On Feb 2, 4:14 pm, "Justin Brown - SYNACS" <jcbr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> I couldn't get drivers for my 6700 either for a while. I ended up
> >> installing ActiveSync thinking "hell, maybe this has 'em" and to my
> >> surprise it worked.
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> >> > I have a PPC 6700 with Alltel service and I am trying to use my phone
> >> > as a USB modem. The computer has windows Vista for the operating
> >> > system and the drivers are not installing correctly. Does anyone know
> >> > of a work around for this? I have contacted both UtStar and Alltel
> >> > and they were no help.
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> >> > Thanks
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I did run into problems. The drivers would not install correctly.
When I contacted the manufacturer they said it was a know issue and
that it does not work currently as a modem with vista, either a USB or
Blue tooth.

Kirby

G. Bachar@discussions.microsoft.com Kevin G. Bachar

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Feb 13, 2007, 4:26:00 PM2/13/07
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Eric,

I too was not able to get my usb modem to work (XV6700) on Vista. I used
the same files and steps as on XP.

Can you post the steps you took?

Kirby

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Feb 14, 2007, 1:40:47 PM2/14/07
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On Feb 13, 4:26 pm, Kevin G. Bachar <Kevin G.

These are the steps I used.

Requirement
Before setup an CDMA USB Modem you must verify that you have two files
"CDMA USB Modem.INF"
"CDMA USB Modem Dialer.exe"


Installation and Usage
1. On Windows Mobile: Tap Start->Programs->Wireless Modem
2. Select "USB" as the connection type, and then press the "Start"
button.
3. Connect your Windows Mobile with Desktop PC by USB cable/cradle.
4. On Desktop PC, new hardware will be found. Select "No, not this
time" and press "Next"


5. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and
press "Next"


6. Press "Browser" to specific the folder which contain the "CDMA USB
Modem.INF", and then press "Next"


7. Press "Continue Anyway"


8. Press "Finish" to complete "CDMA USB Modem" driver installation.


9. After installation you have a new USB Modem called "CDMA USB Modem"
in Control Panel->Phone and Modem Options

10. Run the application "CDMA USB Modem Dialer.exe"


11. Please contact with your service provider and obtain the User Name
and Password. Entering User Name and Password, and then press "Dial"
to make the data connection.


Getting Start:

1. On Windows Mobile: Tap Start->Programs->Wireless Modem
2. Select your connection type, and then press "Start" button
3. Connect your Windows Mobile with Desktop PC by USB cable/cradle..
4. Open the application "CDMA USB Modem Dialer.exe"
5. Entering user name and password and dial number, then press "Dial"


BNice

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Mar 21, 2007, 4:49:08 PM3/21/07
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I have been having similar problems out of my ppc and laptop. The funny thing is that before I installed Vista I was able to connect via usb but not bluetooth. I've tried to download and install the programs listed with no success. I finally just went into the bluetooth app on the laptop and created a partnership with the phone and let Vista do everything. Once Vista was done and generated a key for me to plug into the ppc, a bluetooth modem connection was created for me. Now, when I connect I don't run any applications on the ppc. I enable bluetooth and then go to "Connect to a network" in Vista, select the bluetooth dial-up connection, enter the required info (name and password), and hit 'dial'. The connection via bluetooth is a bit slow for my liking, but it is working. I would still prefer to connect via USB (at least under XP I found the connection speed to much better). If anyone comes across a way to enable the USB connection in Vista please let me know. Thanks.

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Justin Brown - SYNACS

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Mar 22, 2007, 10:15:28 AM3/22/07
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On Mar 21, 2:49 pm, BNice wrote:
> I have been having similar problems out of my ppc and laptop. The funny thing is that before I installed Vista I was able to connect via usb but not bluetooth. I've tried to download and install the programs listed with no success. I finally just went into the bluetooth app on the laptop and created a partnership with the phone and let Vista do everything. Once Vista was done and generated a key for me to plug into the ppc, a bluetooth modem connection was created for me. Now, when I connect I don't run any applications on the ppc. I enable bluetooth and then go to "Connect to a network" in Vista, select the bluetooth dial-up connection, enter the required info (name and password), and hit 'dial'. The connection via bluetooth is a bit slow for my liking, but it is working. I would still prefer to connect via USB (at least under XP I found the connection speed to much better). If anyone comes across a way to enable the USB connection in Vista please let me know. Thanks.
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That's funny, because my vanilla Windows XP has more or less the exact
behavior. Flaky or no USB connectivity, and snappy, reliable BT. You
can guess which one I use regularly.

loungefly8

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Mar 22, 2007, 11:56:33 AM3/22/07
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I got the drivers to install correctly on Vista with the added lines,
but for some reason, when i open the modem dialer.exe on my laptop, the
USB modem dosnt show up in the modem field.... it just says <no usb
modem> in the device manager it says its connected and working
properly, im using the xv 6700 from verizon, any help???? thanks


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Al Portes

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Mar 26, 2007, 4:28:33 PM3/26/07
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My apologies Beverly, I had gotten the link to the Microsoft article
from another website...but here it is...

'How to use or to reference the Usbser.sys driver from universal serial
bus (USB) modem .inf files' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/837637)

Hope this helps

Big Al


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Al Portes

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Mar 26, 2007, 4:35:02 PM3/26/07
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loungefly8, check my post of 3-21, the device manager should be
reporting a "Prototype" USB modem instead of the correct one.

Click on update driver and DO NOT let Vista do it automatically,
instead choose a manual install and point the installation to your
modified .inf file.

swbuss

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Mar 28, 2007, 12:53:03 AM3/28/07
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same problem here: I have windows Vista and Sprint PPC 6700

I followed your steps to modify the inf file and the driver seemed to
have installed properly, but I cannot see it on the Sprint connection
manager or the dialer.

Later, I followed your link to:


'How to use or to reference the Usbser.sys driver from universal serial
bus (USB) modem .inf files' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/837637)

but, I dont know what to do with that information???
Please help.


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Al Portes

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Mar 28, 2007, 8:27:39 AM3/28/07
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Hey swbuss, I have the Alltel version of the same phone. The issue for
me was solved once I went into the Device Manager and updated the
driver in that installation without letting Windows do it
automatically.

Once I managed to update the driver manually, the CDMA phone dialer was
able to see the USB Modem and I had no problems afterwards. Try that
step, of course you need to have the modem connected in order to make
it update properly. If this doesn't help, perhaps we can arrange some
other means of communication to see if we can get you to solve this
problem.

swbuss

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Mar 30, 2007, 4:31:59 PM3/30/07
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I removed the driver and updated it using the Device Manager and no
luck.

The driver I am using is the one I modified according to your earlier
instructions (about adding include=mdmcpq.inf).

The connection manager I am using is the latest one downloaded from:
'Sprint PCS Software: Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software from
Sprint' (http://www.sprint.com/downloads)

The question is, am I using the latest driver? I just grabbed the one
that came on the CD with the phone and I am sure that was not made to
support Vista.

Is there an updated driver I need to get the setup completed?

Thanks!


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Al Portes

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Mar 31, 2007, 7:27:12 AM3/31/07
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I'm not aware of any updated drivers yet, and as far as the management
software, I used the version that came with the CD also.

Truly sorry to hear you're still having problems, it sounds like you
modified the .inf file according to the instructions even Microsoft
recommends, by now, don't know what else to tell you, since things have
been running great for me.

swbuss

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Apr 1, 2007, 8:36:41 PM4/1/07
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Well, the modified driver/inf file did actually work. I found out the
problem was with the dialer and the latest Sprint connection manager.
For some reason, both programs did not see the modem.

All I did to make this work was to create a new dial up connection on
Vista after the phone was connected on usb mode. I set the phone number
to #777 and no username or password.

Thanks for your help on the driver though. I could have not done it
without that step.


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BLAW

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May 17, 2007, 1:58:52 PM5/17/07
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I am completely lost, can someone help me with the following
questions? I have found a lot of info but I am confused as to how to
where to start. My main issue is #2 below.

1. What file am I altereing, and where is it?
A Once I find it, how do I use the information in the "http://
support.microsoft.com/kb/837637" link?
B.Once in the CDMA1X_USBMDM.inf file I dont see the "DInstall"
section mentioned on the MS link

2. From my PPC-6700, when I try to start WModem I get an error message
stating "Please end data call first!" Whats this talking about? I
really cannot move beyond this message.

3. I have installed the CDMA_USBMDM.ini file and
CDMA_USBModem.Dialer.exe on my Vista laptop.

4. What do I need to adjust/add/alter on my laptop, Vista?

BLAW

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May 17, 2007, 2:12:14 PM5/17/07
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