LG VX8100 – Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking with VZAccess Manager

Before proceeding with the set-up instructions, first confirm that the basic requirements have been met. 

 Bluetooth-enabled laptop (embedded or USB Adapter) with Windows© 2000 or higher.

• • Make sure that the embedded or external Bluetooth adapter is fully set-up and enabled prior to installing VZAccess Manager.
    • NOTE: Verizon Wireless does not provide support for Bluetooth embedded or external adapters. Please refer to the manufacturer’s manual that came with your Bluetooth-enabled laptop for Bluetooth troubleshooting assistance.

 Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking (DUN) capable Device.

• • To verify that your device is Bluetooth DUN capable, check with one of the following Bluetooth functionality charts:
    • Bluetooth Handset Functionality Chart (Adobe Acrobat file)
    • Bluetooth PDA Functionality Chart (Adobe Acrobat file)

 A subscription to Mobile Broadband Connect.

• • Please visit Verizon Wireless for Mobile Broadband subscription information.

 VZAccess Manager (version 5.7.7 and above) downloaded and installed on the Bluetooth-enabled laptop.

• • NOTE: To verify what version of VZAccess Manager you are running, open VZAccess Manager and select Help, then select About VZAccess Manager.

 Supporting Drivers for your Bluetooth DUN-capable phone.

• • NOTE: Drivers are not required for Bluetooth DUN, but are required for tethering.

 Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking Set-up

   NOTE: Set-up steps vary depending on what version of Bluetooth software you are running on your laptop. 

  Plug the Bluetooth enabling USB device into your laptop (if applicable). To verify that you have Bluetooth on your laptop, look for one of the disabled or enabled icons on your Windows Systems Tray. (Refer to the Icons Table.)

1.  Install the compatible version of VZAccess Manager (5.7.7 or above) on your laptop. You can obtain the software from the Mobile Office Kit CD-ROM or via the VZAccess Manager Download website.
2. Once VZAccess Manager is installed, open the application. From the top navigation bar, select Options, then Run Wizard.                                                                             

3. Click Next to continue.                                                          

4. Select Detect WWAN device only (1xEVDO/1xRTT/CDMA). Then click Next.     

5. Click Next to detect a WWAN device.                               

6. Under Connectivity Options, select Bluetooth, then click Next to continue.    

7. Click the Bluetooth Setup button to pair your laptop with your device.

    

 
Bluetooth DUN Set-up Using WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software

1. On the Bluetooth Setup screen, make sure the first option is selected and click Next to continue.    

2. On the Bluetooth Service Selection screen, select Dial-up Networking and click Next to continue.    

3. On the Bluetooth Device Selection screen, you must run your handset in Discoverable mode. To turn your device to Discoverable mode, find your device using the instructions in the Make Your Device Discoverable section. Select the device you wish to enable for Dial-Up Networking and click Next to continue.    

4. Click Finish to finalize the set-up process and connect to your device.    

5. After you’ve finished the set-up process, you will be requested to create a paired relationship by entering a PIN code. Once the code has been entered, click OK to continue.
6. A pairing request should display on your device. Select Yes to accept, then enter the PIN code to authenticate the connection. Press OK to continue.                                                      If the PIN was accepted, you will see the message Paired Successfully. Press OK to continue. On the screen Paired Devices, you can verify that the device has been successfully enabled to connect to the laptop. 

    

    

    

7. From VZAccess Manager, select My device is paired and is ready to be detected, and then press Next to continue.                                                                                
8.  VZAccess Manager will now detect your Bluetooth-enabled device. 
9. Once VZAccess Manager is configured to use your modem, press Next to continue.    

10. Enter your mobile device phone number and press Next to continue.    

11. Select Finish to complete the VZAccess Manager process.    

 Connecting to Your Device

 From the VZAccess Manager menu screen, press the Connect WWAN button.  

Press Continue to establish a Mobile Broadband or NationalAccess connection.                                                                         

After pressing Continue, you will instantly be connected.