170 Internet
To use your device as a Bluetooth modem
For the computer to use the Internet connection of your device, activate Internet
Sharing on your device, then set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN)
between the computer and your device.
1.
On your device, turn on Bluetooth and set it to visible mode by following
the steps in “To turn Bluetooth on and make your device visible” section in
Chapter 9.
2.
Initiate a Bluetooth partnership from your device by following the steps in “To
create a Bluetooth partnership”
3.
Tap Start > Programs > Internet Sharing.
4.
Select Bluetooth PAN as the PC Connection.
5.
From the Network Connection list, select the name of the connection that
your device uses to connect to the Internet.
6.
Tap Connect.
7.
On your computer, set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) with your
device:
For Windows Vista:
a.
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and
Sharing Center.
b.
Click Manage network connections and then under Personal Area
Network, double-click Bluetooth Network Connection.
c.
In the Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box, select your
device, then click Connect.
For Windows XP:
a.
Tap Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
b.
Under Personal Area Network, click the Bluetooth Network Connection
icon.
