How to use your Samsung A900 as a modem

maze · 02-22-2006, 01:28 PM

I am passing along my step-by-steps for using your A900 as a modem. It works perfectly for me with a standard Vision plan and no Phone as Modem plan. I'm getting download speeds of 230kbps. Thanks a million to all for your help and suggestions!

Do not download Sprint's Connection Manager!

1. Download the modem driver package from http://www.samsungtelecom.com/driver...l=SPH-A900.zip

2. Run setup.exe and install it

3. Disable the phone's modem NAI by selecting MENU > # > 1 > 0 > 040793 > 9 > off > ok

4. Restart your phone then connect it to your laptop via bluetooth or data cable.

5. Create a New Connection (using WinXP) by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections > File > New Connection > Next > Next

6. Select "Set up my connection manually" > Next > Next

7. Enter the name of the ISP which will be "SprintPCS" and click on Next

8. Enter #777 and click on Next

9. Uncheck "make this the default connection" and click on Next

10. Check "add shortcut to my desktop" and you're done!

With the phone still connected, double click the SprintPCS shortcut on your desktop, click on Properties and make sure the SAMSUNG CDMA modem is selected.

While you're in Properties, why not tweek the settings a bit.. with the CDMA modem selected, click on Configure and set the max. speed to 921600 kbps.

Jumpcut · 02-22-2006, 02:57 PM

You should be doing a lot better than 230kbps with Power Vision tethering.

polaris30 · 02-22-2006, 04:28 PM

Good stuff... thanks for the help.

ucbedge · 02-23-2006, 02:41 PM

Does this method bypass the Sprint "monitoring" of using phones as modems? I was under the impression they were going to start nailing people for doing this....

ksmusa · 02-23-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucbedge

Does this method bypass the Sprint "monitoring" of using phones as modems? I was under the impression they were going to start nailing people for doing this....

No, they have the ability to track your phone's ip address if they choose to. Be careful.

keepzero · 02-23-2006, 05:39 PM

Wirelessly posted (sanyo 9000: Samsung-SPHA900 AU-MIC-A900/2.0 MMP/2.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

Can you use this on a desktop or is it for laptops only

Synned · 02-23-2006, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keepzero

Wirelessly posted (sanyo 9000: Samsung-SPHA900 AU-MIC-A900/2.0 MMP/2.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

Can you use this on a desktop or is it for laptops only

lol, just lol.

tqpolo · 02-23-2006, 07:18 PM

Do I need to install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software?

tqpolo · 02-23-2006, 07:46 PM

Ok I installed the modem driver above but I still dont' see the Samsung modem shows up in the modem selection. What's the deal?

Coynster · 02-23-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jumpcut

You should be doing a lot better than 230kbps with Power Vision tethering.

That's as fast as I typically connect at as well - what is your tether speed through USB?

Synned · 02-24-2006, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coynster

That's as fast as I typically connect at as well - what is your tether speed through USB?

USB 1.1 and 2.0 are way fast enough. They wouldn't slow it down at all.

Coynster · 02-24-2006, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synned

USB 1.1 and 2.0 are way fast enough. They wouldn't slow it down at all.

Yeah, I agree - so why are we only able to get 230kb/sec? What kind of rates do you get? And yes, I maxed out the speed setting under my Samsung CDMA connection.

swh400 · 02-24-2006, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksmusa

No, they have the ability to track your phone's ip address if they choose to. Be careful.

I don't see that ip tracking could be a problem. Any thing you can do on a tethered pc you can do right on the phone and is "legit" under your vision or power vision plan. Case in point, the Opera mini browser. This application lets you visit any regular web page on your handset and should show up exactly the same to sprint as if you went there on a tethered pc (assuming nai is disabled of course).

m4j2t · 02-24-2006, 12:35 PM

connected and posting through @ 921kbps

I didn't see anything that said samsung cmda, just "bluetooth modem com 13" thats what I selected...is thins a problem?

m4j2t · 02-24-2006, 12:49 PM

These are some benchmark test I did on my cable internet connection and my samsung a 900.

this first one is a download on my cable internet

:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 3462 Kbps about 3.5 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB)
Download Speed is:: 423 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net (main)
Test Time:: Fri Feb 24 2006 12:31:39 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time)
Bottom Line:: 62X faster than 56K 1MB download in 2.42 sec
Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 72.4 % of your hosts average (comcast.net)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-M0EAGU9YO

now check out my bluetooth connection through my a900

Connection is:: 19425 Kbps about 19.4 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 2371 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net (main)
Test Time:: Fri Feb 24 2006 12:27:19 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time)
Bottom Line:: 347X faster than 56K 1MB download in 0.43 sec
Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 221.71 % faster than the average for host (spcsdns.net)
Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-IA5YUEQ6S

02-22-2006, 01:28 PM	#1
maze Two Cans & String User Join Date: Feb 20, '06 Location: Ohio Posts: 5 Phone: Samsung A900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 44	How to use your Samsung A900 as a modem I am passing along my step-by-steps for using your A900 as a modem. It works perfectly for me with a standard Vision plan and no Phone as Modem plan. I'm getting download speeds of 230kbps. Thanks a million to all for your help and suggestions! Do not download Sprint's Connection Manager! 1. Download the modem driver package from http://www.samsungtelecom.com/driver...l=SPH-A900.zip 2. Run setup.exe and install it 3. Disable the phone's modem NAI by selecting MENU > # > 1 > 0 > 040793 > 9 > off > ok 4. Restart your phone then connect it to your laptop via bluetooth or data cable. 5. Create a New Connection (using WinXP) by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections > File > New Connection > Next > Next 6. Select "Set up my connection manually" > Next > Next 7. Enter the name of the ISP which will be "SprintPCS" and click on Next 8. Enter #777 and click on Next 9. Uncheck "make this the default connection" and click on Next 10. Check "add shortcut to my desktop" and you're done! With the phone still connected, double click the SprintPCS shortcut on your desktop, click on Properties and make sure the SAMSUNG CDMA modem is selected. While you're in Properties, why not tweek the settings a bit.. with the CDMA modem selected, click on Configure and set the max. speed to 921600 kbps. Last edited by maze; 02-22-2006 at 01:42 PM. Reason: omissions

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Jumpcut Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Aug 26, '04 Location: Calif. Posts: 315 Phone: HTC TouchPro 2 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post SU$: 672	You should be doing a lot better than 230kbps with Power Vision tethering.

02-22-2006, 04:28 PM	#3
polaris30 Telegraph User Join Date: Feb 19, '06 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 24 Phone: Samsung A900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 48	Good stuff... thanks for the help.

02-23-2006, 02:41 PM	#4
ucbedge Telegraph User Join Date: Jan 26, '06 Location: California Posts: 70 Phone: Samsung A460 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 685	Does this method bypass the Sprint "monitoring" of using phones as modems? I was under the impression they were going to start nailing people for doing this....

02-23-2006, 05:39 PM	#6
keepzero Telegraph User Join Date: Aug 25, '05 Location: texas Posts: 90 Phone: Sanyo MM9000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 218	Wirelessly posted (sanyo 9000: Samsung-SPHA900 AU-MIC-A900/2.0 MMP/2.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1) Can you use this on a desktop or is it for laptops only

02-23-2006, 07:18 PM	#8
tqpolo Telegraph User Join Date: Dec 20, '02 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 139	Do I need to install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software?

02-23-2006, 07:46 PM	#9
tqpolo Telegraph User Join Date: Dec 20, '02 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 139	Ok I installed the modem driver above but I still dont' see the Samsung modem shows up in the modem selection. What's the deal?

02-24-2006, 12:35 PM	#14
m4j2t Telegraph User Join Date: Jan 30, '06 Location: denver Posts: 38 Phone: samsung a900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 156	connected and posting through @ 921kbps I didn't see anything that said samsung cmda, just "bluetooth modem com 13" thats what I selected...is thins a problem?

02-24-2006, 12:49 PM	#15
m4j2t Telegraph User Join Date: Jan 30, '06 Location: denver Posts: 38 Phone: samsung a900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 156	These are some benchmark test I did on my cable internet connection and my samsung a 900. this first one is a download on my cable internet :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 3462 Kbps about 3.5 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB) Download Speed is:: 423 kB/s Tested From:: http://testmy.net (main) Test Time:: Fri Feb 24 2006 12:31:39 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time) Bottom Line:: 62X faster than 56K 1MB download in 2.42 sec Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 72.4 % of your hosts average (comcast.net) Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-M0EAGU9YO now check out my bluetooth connection through my a900 Connection is:: 19425 Kbps about 19.4 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB) Download Speed is:: 2371 kB/s Tested From:: http://testmy.net (main) Test Time:: Fri Feb 24 2006 12:27:19 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time) Bottom Line:: 347X faster than 56K 1MB download in 0.43 sec Diagnosis: Awesome! 20% + : 221.71 % faster than the average for host (spcsdns.net) Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-IA5YUEQ6S