Turn a 3G Smartphone into a Wireless Modem

Popular Mechanics senior technology editor Glenn Derene shows you how to turn a 3G smartphone into a high-speed wireless data modem for your laptop. For more videos from Popular Mechanics visit: www.popularmechanics.com Everything from the World of Popular Mechanics: www.popularmechanics.com Subscribe to Popular Mechanics: subscribe.hearstmags.com -

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25 Comments For This Post

  1. tanimsardar Says:

    i used a blackjack2 with 6.1 and i dnt have 3g and im with att but umm i think u can get the update if u search it on google

  2. humphriedboswell Says:

    Fool.

  3. briggsjos Says:

    I have a condo in Michigan and it doesn’t have 3 G yet but I’ve been able to do it with. My blackjack 1 with wm6. Haven’t tried it on my new blackjack2 yet. I’ll find out.

  4. mrjuicebox50 Says:

    Does bluetooth on my phone require internet usage

  5. themikepotter Says:

    i did this flawlessly on my nokia e71 with my carrier ATT/Cingular. Currently, I’m able to use the Unlimited MediaNet data plan to access my email, browse the internet, pay my bills etc. from the phone (the plan is $15 BTW) . is a tethering plan still a MUST have even though this works fine with this connection?

  6. huffmanant Says:

    Great video & instructions!!!
    At the end that Posterboard almost fell on you and you did not even budge. Now THATS DEDICATION to spreading the knowledge!

  7. pIRatZE Says:

    Nice and easy. Thanks, dude. You’re a big help.

  8. oldspice420 Says:

    6:24 the sign falls down behind him LOL

  9. edgardoerik Says:

    will this work on a tour and on verizon network

  10. donaldtoes Says:

    i cant get it to work on my blackjack2 i got at&t i have the pda plan but i cant find that file on my phone i even trd to sherch 4it it says it on there but when i click on in in the serch window it takes to to my windows folder

  11. rogerca15 Says:

    that phone looks like a calculator.

  12. TheBigMc100 Says:

    HAAAAAAAAAA GLENNDERENE!

  13. JayandJenn07 Says:

    I have a samsung omnia i910 with verizon. it has win mobile 6.1 and am having trouble doing this. Have any suggestions?

  14. FSDU5 Says:

    400 – 700 kbps DAMN

  15. jaycarltheone Says:

    I have the i910 as well. Use WMwifirouter, the free versoin. that will take care of your problems. If you need more help let me know via reply.

  16. TheBigMc100 Says:

    ha 6:22 guys!
    y dnt popmechanics invent signs that stay on the wall? xD

  17. comeon6 Says:

    Hey! I LOVE WMwifirouter…I have the free version, but it says you have to pay for it..I want it BACK!! for FREE!! Can you help me please?? Merry Christmas!

  18. jaycarltheone Says:

    @comeon6

    google “wmwifirouter .91″. you should find it in the modaco forum. download wmwifirouter and ics cab files. there should be instructions on how to install them. if you still can’t figure it out give me your email.

  19. comeon6 Says:

    I have all the connections and stuff, but the connection use for my bluetooth settings on my laptop isn’t connecting! Can anyone PLEASE! help me?

  20. yasrizwan1 Says:

    i m useing samsung i780.intrnet sharing
    icon is on my dacktop.
    tell me abt storng signals for mobile wifi

  21. robnoftz Says:

    Thanks I am on a budget and wanted to know if I could use a 3G phone for this purpose.

  22. elricksta Says:

    thanx for confusing lol

  23. elricksta Says:

    thanx for confusing lol

  24. elricksta Says:

    thanx for confusing lol

  25. elricksta Says:

    thanx for confusing lol

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